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Bayesian Mechanism Design

Definition

Bayesian mechanism design is a field that uses probability theory and decision theory to create rules for economic interactions where participants have private information. It focuses on designing systems, such as auctions or voting mechanisms, that achieve desirable outcomes even when agents act strategically based on their beliefs about unknown factors. This approach is instrumental in constructing robust decentralized protocols by anticipating and accounting for imperfect information and rational self-interest.