Economics B.Sc., University of Zurich
I study economics in Zurich and write about competition, collusion detection and market design. Most of what I make ends up here or on Substack.
Detecting Collusion in Swiss Meat TRQ Auctions
Two structurally identical import-quota auctions, one of which clears at near-zero prices. A Kolmogorov–Smirnov screen on market-share changes finds no evidence of collusion; the gap is under-subscription instead.
Efficiently Assigning Bogey Teams
The 2025 Counter-Strike Blast Bounty tournament let lower-rated teams choose their opponents. Its matchmaking rule doesn't maximise organiser utility — here's one that does.
Where Gary Stevenson's master's thesis — the basis of much of his public commentary — breaks down.