Abstract: This article provides an introduction to the theory of mechanism design and its application to engineering problems. Our aim is to provide the fundamental principles of mechanism design for ...

Dear Liz: I’m 59. In 8 years, I will qualify for an average Social Security income. I have no retirement saved and am not a homeowner but I have been blessed with a modest inheritance. What financial ...

The main issue [causing the Social Security crisis] is the [size of the] baby boomer generation moving into retirement. In 2010, baby boomers started to reach age 65. If you’re good with math, you ...