Alvin Roth

Alvin Roth is an American economist known for his work in matching theory, which studies how to effectively pair individuals or entities, such as students with schools or organ donors with recipients. His research has contributed to innovative solutions in various fields, including market design and game theory. Notably, he helped develop the National Resident Matching Program, which pairs medical graduates with residency programs. Roth's work emphasizes the importance of structured, fair processes in creating efficient outcomes in markets that don’t operate through traditional pricing methods. He received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2012 for his contributions.