Study level
- PhD
- Master of Philosophy
- Honours
Faculty/School
Faculty of Science
Topic status
We're looking for students to study this topic.
Supervisors
- Position
- Lecturer in Mathematical Modelling
- Division / Faculty
- Faculty of Science
Overview
Inequality is often seen as a factor that negatively affects economic and social components of our everyday life. There are many ways how the inequality can be addressed. However, one thing we seem to understand now is that it is nearly impossible to prevent inequality from occurring in the first place.This project, one of a few, seeks to understand if and how can we incentivise pro-social behaviours in groups of unequals. Instead of un-doing inequality, we seek to find ways to efficiently live with it.
Research activities
You will be working with a team of mathematicians and economists interested in modelling human behaviour. We utilise game theory, a field in applied mathematics, to gain intuition into why people make choices the way they do, and try to understand if we can influence those choices.
Outcomes
A research article/thesis.
Skills and experience
If you are interested in economics, applied mathematics, differential euquations and/or optimisation, consider applying for this project.
Scholarships
You may be eligible to apply for a research scholarship.
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Contact
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