The most famous concept in game theory will live forever. But economics has diversified and the stage is set for the 21st century. We just need a new Nash

Madhav Raghavan: The world needs a new Nash equilibrium

Business Standard

Simon Singh picks a subject of interest, draws the connections to mathematics, and writes a thinly disguised ode to the ultimate subject

The maths behind a comedy

Combining an ineffective regulator with adventurous producers and anxious consumers invariably causes conflict. The alcohol industry in India has always been an example. Now the higher education

Madhav Raghavan: Value versus legitimacy

There has been much talk in the run-up to the elections about holding national debates between parties. Such debates force candidates to reveal their platforms. Voters are then better informed about the choice they are about to make, and we can hope that such information-sharing will cause parties and candidates to agree on which issues are important.

Okonomos: Integrating Factors

If we are not careful, changes in incentives to save could sharply reduce aggregate savings and investment.

Madhav Raghavan

Madhav Raghavan

Madhav Raghavan

Madhav Raghavan: The world needs a new Nash equilibrium

The maths behind a comedy

Madhav Raghavan: Value versus legitimacy

Okonomos: Integrating Factors

Madhav Raghavan: Shock and alter