Project:	Analysis on consumer's choice using math and computer science
Disciplines:	Economics, Mathematics
Mentor:	Kota Saito, Professor, (HSS), saito@caltech.edu
Mentor URL:	https://saito.caltech.edu/  (opens in new window)
Background:	I am using mathematics and computer science to analyze consumers' choice. For information about the content of RA work, please visit my webpage https://saito.caltech.edu/student-resourcesrasurf- I explained my project in the following video: Please watch it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puW-nlEr-Hw
Description:	I am looking for students who can satisfy the following requirements: Must: 1. Comfortable for using Python; 2. An undergraduate training on Linear Algebra and Real Analysis; 3. An undergraduate training on Probability and Statistics and discrete mathematics; If you have an experience of problem solving such as International Mathematics Olympics or Putnam Mathematical Competition, you are likely to fit with the projects very well. The tasks that I will ask are as follows: 1: Weekly discussion with me and my coauthors 2: Programming 3: Mathematical Analysis
References:	I wrote one paper with one undergraduate student, Alec Sandroni, who was my RA through SURF. We solved an important open question in decision theory. Alec and I presented at major international conferences in economics and computer science. Here is the link to the paper https://arxiv.org/abs/2302.03913 This is a good example showing types of projects that I am working on.
Student Requirements:	It is a great opportunity for students who is (a) interested in how math and computer science can be used to analyze human behavior (especially, consumers' choice); or (b) considering going to graduate schools since I would be able to write a recommendation letter based on the tasks that the students will perform.
Programs:	This AO can be done under the following programs:   Program    Available To        SURF    Caltech students only  Click on a program name for program info and application requirements.