📢 Vectum Research Lecture: Period 1

Each period, Vectum organises a research lecture in collaboration with the Quantitative Economics department. This period’s lecture will be given by PhD Student Anh Triêu.

While many of us may not know Anh yet, this lecture is a great opportunity to get familiar with their work and research interests. Join us for the Research Lecture of Period 1.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 7th
🕒 Time: 18:30
📍 Location: TBA

🎓 Topic: Maximal Matchings

📄 Abstract:
How should society allocate scarce resources like electricity, food, or medical supplies? Policymakers may care not only about maximizing total welfare, but also about ensuring that as many people as possible have access. This lecture introduces the idea of maximal matchings—focusing on maximizing the number of trades rather than just total benefit—and compares the two approaches.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

• Understand the difference between maximizing total utility and maximizing the number of trades

• Learn the concept of maximal matchings in resource allocation

• Explore trade-offs such as deficits in allocation outcomes

Before the lecture, Vectum will also host a short info session about our Committees. If you are interested in becoming an Active Member or simply want to learn more about how our association is structured, this is the perfect opportunity.