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Offline Algorithms in Low-Frequency Trading - ACM Queue

Expectations run high for software that makes real-world decisions, particularly when money hangs in the balance. This edition of Drill Bits shows how well-designed software can effectively create wealth by finding subtle opportunities for gains from trade. We'll unveil a deep connection between auc...

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Hasnain says:

“Expectations run high for software that makes real-world decisions, particularly when money hangs in the balance. This edition of Drill Bits shows how well-designed software can effectively create wealth by finding subtle opportunities for gains from trade. We'll unveil a deep connection between auctions and a classic problem from our school days, we'll see that clearing an auction—allocating resources based on bids—resembles a high-stakes mutant Tetris game, and we'll learn to stop worrying and love an NP-hard problem that's far from intractable in practice.”

Posted on 2021-01-31T03:34:56+0000