mechanism-design

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Strevens's mechanism transforms a resource-based reward scheme (Marge) into an achievement-based (Goal) then priority-only (Priority) scheme, with risk aversion shifting labor toward higher-potential programs

claim seedling Tier 1 2026-09-05 · philosophy-of-science, priority-rule, michael-strevens, mechanism-design, risk-aversion
Does Strevens (2003) actually argue the priority rule is an economically optimal allocator of scientific labor, and what's the exact mechanism?

question answered 2026-07-12 · sociology-of-science, strevens, priority, mechanism-design, credit-assignment
Price's Northampton mortality table overestimated mortality, a directional bias good for insurers and adverse to annuity buyers

claim seedling Tier 4 2026-07-11 · actuarial-history, insurance, mortality-tables, historical-demography, mechanism-design