Uncertainty in Economic Theory: A Workshop in Honor of David Schmeidler's 65th Birthday

A Workshop in Honor of David Schmeidler’s 65th Birthday

October 8-10, 2004

FRIDAY
8:30 Continental Breakfast
9:00 Sujoy Mukerji (Oxford University), “The CEU Model and Price Indexation” (Abstract)
9:45 Tan Wang (University of British Columbia), “A Simple Theory of Asset Pricing Under Model Uncertainty” (Abstract)
11:00 Irasema Alonso (University of Rochester), “Ambiguity in a Two-Country World” (Abstract)
11:45 Jürgen Eichberger (University of Heidelberg), “Liquidity and Ambiguity: Banks of Asset Markets?” (with Willy Spanjers) (Abstract)
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Yoram Halevy (University of British Columbia), “Diminishing Impatience and Non-Expected Utility: A Unified Approach”
2:15 Kats Wakai (SUNY–Buffalo), “Two-Fund Separation under Homogeneous Ambiguity” (Abstract)
3:30 Antoine Billot (Université de Paris II), “Sharing Beliefs: Between Agreeing and Disagreeing” (Abstract)
4:15 Paolo Ghirardato (University of Torino & University of Iowa), “The Impact of Ambiguity on Prices and Allocations in Competitive Financial Markets” (Abstract)
5:15 Martin Schneider (New York University), “Ambiguity, Information Quality, and Asset Markets”
SATURDAY
8:30 Continental Breakfast
9:00 Edi Karni (Johns Hopkins University), “Agency Theory with Maxmin EU Players” (Abstract)
9:45 Joseph Greenberg (McGill University), “On the Right to Remain Silent”
11:00 Dan Levin (Ohio State University), “Auctions with Uncertain Numbers of Bidders” (Abstract)
11:45 Emre Ozdenoren (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor), “Optimal Auction Design and Full Surplus Extraction with Ambiguity Averse Bidders” (Abstract)
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Kiyohiko Nishimura (Tokyo University) and Hiroyuki Ozaki (Tohoku University), “Search and Knightian Uncertainty” (Abstract)
2:15 Larry Epstein (University of Rochester), “Coarse Contingencies” (Abstract)
3:30 Dirk Bergemann (Yale University), “Optimal Monopoly Pricing: Regret and Robustness”
4:15 Peter Wakker (University of Amsterdam), “Non-Additive Probability Theory in Insurance” (Abstract)
5:15 John Geanakoplos (Yale University), “Games without Partitions”
SUNDAY
8:30 Continental Breakfast
9:00 Ehud Kalai (Northwestern University), “Extensive Robustness Revisited” (Abstract)
9:45 Andrew Postlewaite (University of Pennsylvania), “Consumption Commitments and Preferences for Risk” (Abstract)
11:00 Ani Guerdjikova (Cornell University), “Can Case-Based Decision Makers Survive in a Financial Market?” (Abstract)
11:45 Stephen Morris (Yale University), “Dense Types” (Abstract)
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Jean-Marc Tallon (Université de Paris I), “Coping with Imprecise Information” (Abstract)
2:15 Atsushi Kajii (Kyoto University), Hiroyuki Kojima (Teikyo University), and Takashi Ui (Yokohama National University), “Co-minimum Additive Operators” (Abstract)
3:30 Peter Klibanoff (Northwestern University), “A Smooth Model of Decision-Making under Ambiguity” (Abstract)
4:15 Aldo Rustichini (University of Minnesota), “Ambiguity Aversion, Malevolent Nature, and the Variational Representation of Preferences” (with Fabio Maccheroni and Maasimo Marinacci) (Abstract)

Conference Frequently Asked Questions

How can I connect to the Yale Wi-Fi network while attending a conference?

Yale provides visitors two Wi-Fi network options:

  • YaleGuest
  • Eduroam

YaleGuest is a public, insecure wireless network available for anyone’s use, but has limited network access. Due to security reasons, certain programs and functionality may not be accessible via the YaleGuest network, e.g., Dropbox, Skype, and Box.  

If possible, we recommended you use the Eduroam wireless network.  Eduroam (education roaming) is a secure, world-wide roaming access service that allows students, researchers and staff from participating institutions to obtain Internet connectivity across campuses when visiting other participating institutions.

If your institution is a partner, access the Eduroam network by selecting Eduroam from the Wi-Fi list on your mobile device and sign-in using your home institution’s credentials*. View Eduroam’s complete listing of U.S. participating schools; International visitors can look for institutional listings on this country page.

For additional details, please contact your institution’s IT department or search your institution’s support page.

*Credential format is typically ID@UniversityName.edu, e.g., YaleNetID@yale.edu or SUNetID@win.stanford.edu
How do I get to the conference location from the Blake Hotel?

The conference will be held at the Yale School of Management (SOM), Evans Hall located at 165 Whitney Ave and is about a 20 minute walk from the Blake Hotel. The easiest route to SOM from the Blake Hotel is to go south-east on George Street and turn left on Temple St. Temaple will merge into Whitney Avenue. SOM will be on the right side of the street across from the Peabody Museum (see map below).
How do I get to the conference location from the Omni Hotel?

The conference will be held at the Yale School of Management (SOM), Evans Hall located at 165 Whitney Ave and is about a 15 minute walk from the Omni Hotel. The easiest route to SOM from the Omni Hotel is to go north on Temple St. which merges into Whitney Avenue. SOM will be on the right side of the street across from the Peabody Museum (see map below).
Is reimbursement offered for my travel expenses?

For travel expense reimbursement for the 2020 Cowles GE Conference, please send the following items by Friday, July 31, 2020.

For travel expense reimbursement for the 2020 Cowles Summer Conferences, please send the following items by Friday, September 11, 2020.

FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

  • Complete the appropriate online conference travel reimbursement form (These online forms allow you to upload any/all relevant forms and receipts which will be bundled together as one document):
  • Please upload any/all receipts for airfare (economy only)/rail and ground transportation. Receipts must be itemized and show proof of payment (i.e., if paid by credit card the receipt should show the last 4 digits of the credit card).

Note, vouchers for previously canceled or unrelated travel cannot be reimbursed if used to pay for any Cowles related travel.

FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS ONLY

IF YOU HOLD A B1/B2/WB/WT VISA:

IF YOU HOLD A G4/H-1B/J1/01 VISA:

IF YOU HOLD A F1 VISA:

Email or send original receipts, completed travel reimbursement form, and applicable international forms to:

Darlene Smith
darlene.a.smith@yale.edu
Event & Visitor Assistant Administrator
Cowles Foundation at Yale University
30 Hillhouse Avenue
P.O. Box 208281
New Haven, CT 06520

Email questions to Darlene Smith

Contacts
Is there a building map of the conference venue?

The conference sessions are held on the second floor in Evans Hall at the Yale School of Management. Restrooms can be found on the perimeter of the building along the sides and back of the building.

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What can I do in New Haven during my stay?

Yale and New Haven offer many attractions to bide your time while in the Elm City. Below is a list of a few:

Yale Attractions

New Haven Attractions

Performing Arts
Where can I find a campus map?

The Cowles Foundation is located in the heart of Yale’s campus at 30 Hillhouse Avenue.  Use the Yale online campus map to help find your way around.
Who do I contact for assistance with Omni Hotel room reservations?

If you need assistance with an Omni Hotel room reservation, please contact Alyson Perri, Convention Services Manager, Omni Hotels.
Who do I contact in case of an emergency?

In cases of emergency, contact the appropriate department listed below:

You can also report a crime or send an anonymous text tip through our Bulldog Mobile (LiveSafe) app. (To register for Bulldog Mobile please visit the Yale LiveSafe page)

For addtional emergency information, visit the Yale Emergency Management website.
Will transportation be provided in case of inclement weather?

Yes, a shuttle bus will be arranged to drive between the hotel and conference location. Typically, an announcement will be sent out from Darlene Smith the day before with additional information.