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Tayfun Sönmez is a Professor of Economics at Boston College, affiliated with the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Rochester. His research focuses on microeconomic theory, market design, and mechanism design with applications to school choice, organ exchange, and pandemic resource allocation. He has contributed to redesigning the U.S. Army's branching process and influenced school choice policies in Boston, New York City, and internationally. Sönmez's work bridges theoretical economics and practical policy, emphasizing 'minimalist market design.' His recent research addresses equitable allocation of medical resources during pandemics and affirmative action policies in India.
- Education: B.S. (Bilkent University), M.A./Ph.D. (University of Rochester)
- Courses Taught: Microeconomic Theory
- Key Expertise: Matching markets, kidney/liver exchange systems, pandemic resource rationing
His most cited works include foundational papers on school choice mechanisms and kidney exchange systems. Current projects explore vertical/horizontal reservations in affirmative action and ethical allocation of scarce medical supplies. He collaborates with institutions globally to implement market-design solutions in real-world settings.
