Who Gets What - And Why by Alvin Roth Summary
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Nobel laureate Alvin Roth reveals how invisible "matching markets" shape our lives - from school admissions to organ transplants. His revolutionary algorithms have saved countless lives through kidney exchanges, proving economic theory isn't just theoretical. What hidden forces are determining your fate right now?
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The Invisible Architecture of Exchange
Imagine you need a kidney transplant. Your sister volunteers to donate, but tests reveal she's incompatible with your blood type. In the traditional system, you'd remain on a waiting list while your sister's kidney goes unused. This life-or-death scenario reveals a profound truth: many of our most important "markets" aren't about money at all. They're about matching - finding the right connections between people, resources, and opportunities. Nobel Prize winner Alvin Roth revolutionized economics by showing that markets aren't just places where prices determine outcomes. They're sophisticated matching mechanisms where both sides must choose each other, and their design can literally mean the difference between life and death. Markets shape nearly every aspect of our lives - from finding a spouse to getting into college, securing a job, or receiving medical care. Yet most of us never see the hidden rules determining who gets what and why. When these systems fail, the solution isn't simply adjusting prices or increasing supply. It requires reimagining the architecture of exchange itself. By understanding these principles, we gain insight into why some markets thrive while others collapse, and how thoughtful design can create opportunities where none existed before.
The Three Pillars of Functional Markets
The Lifesaving Power of Market Design
Market Timing: The Goldilocks Principle
Trust, Safety, and the Boundaries of Exchange
Designing Markets That Work for Everyone
Redesigning the Future of Exchange
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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