2 papers
econ.TH2026
Solving Problems of Unknown Difficulty
Nicholas Wu
This paper studies how uncertainty about problem difficulty shapes problem-solving strategies. I develop a dynamic model where an agent solves a problem by brainstorming approaches…
econ.TH2025
From Doubt to Devotion: Trials and Learning-Based Pricing
Tan Gan, Nicholas Wu
An informed seller designs a dynamic mechanism to sell an experience good. The seller has partial information about the product match, which affects the buyer's private consumption…