Paul Milgrom

Paul Milgrom

Keynote Speaker: Nobel Laureate & Auction Theory Expert; Professor of Economics at Stanford University; Founder of Auctionomics

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Paul Milgrom Biography

Paul Milgrom is recognized for his contributions to economics, particularly in auction theory and market design. Milgrom is a Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences and serves as the Shirley and Leonard Ely Professor of Humanities and Sciences in the Department of Economics at Stanford University. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research and directs the Market Design program at the institute. Milgrom is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His work spans auctions, market design, contracts and incentives, industrial economics, organizational economics, finance, and game theory.

Before his academic career in economics, Milgrom worked as an actuary in San Francisco and Columbus, Ohio, and became a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. He began his graduate studies in the MBA program at Stanford University before transitioning to a PhD under the supervision of Robert Wilson, who later shared the Nobel Prize with him. Milgrom held a teaching position at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where he contributed to the development of game theory and information economics. He later taught at Yale University before returning to Stanford University.

Milgrom, along with Robert Wilson, received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for advancing the theory of auctions and inventing new auction formats for goods and services that could not be efficiently sold through traditional auctions. Their work has enabled governments to allocate complex public assets, such as radio and broadband frequencies, electricity, airport landing slots, and natural resources, to maximize efficiency and societal benefit. Milgrom is co-inventor of the simultaneous multiple round auction and the combinatorial clock auction, and led the design team for the Federal Communications Commission's incentive auction, which reallocated spectrum from television broadcast to mobile broadband.

Milgrom has advised Microsoft Networks on sponsored search auctions, Google on its IPO auction, Yahoo on advertising marketplace design, and spectrum regulators in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, and Mexico on radio spectrum sales. His work has influenced the global mobile industry and generated significant spectrum license revenues. As founder of Auctionomics, Milgrom applies market design principles to issues such as water scarcity and artificial intelligence. His book, "Putting Auction Theory to Work," is a reference in auction theory, and he is co-author of the textbook "Economics, Organization and Management."

Milgrom has been named a Distinguished Fellow by the American Economic Association and has received the Nemmers Prize in Economics, the BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Award, the CME-MSRI Prize for Innovative Quantitative Applications, the Carty Award for the Advancement of Science, and a Technology and Engineering Emmy Award. His books and articles have been widely cited, reflecting the impact of his research on academic economics and policy.

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Paul Milgrom Videos

2019-2020 Marshall Lecture Day 1 - Professor Paul Milgrom
Interview with Professor Paul Milgrom
David Kreps, Paul Milgrom, & Robert Wilson - John J. Carty Award

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Paul Milgrom is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Economy and Innovation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Paul Milgrom for virtual events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Paul Milgrom generally travels from Stanford, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Christopher Pissarides, Geoffrey Moore and Anil Gupta. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Paul Milgrom for an upcoming event.

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Paul Milgrom Videos

2019-2020 Marshall Lecture Day 1 - Professor Paul Milgrom
Interview with Professor Paul Milgrom
David Kreps, Paul Milgrom, & Robert Wilson - John J. Carty Award

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  • How do I book Paul Milgrom to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Paul Milgrom for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Paul Milgrom, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Paul Milgrom or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Paul Milgrom for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Paul Milgrom, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Paul Milgrom, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Paul Milgrom speak about?

    Paul Milgrom is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Economy, Innovation, Professors, Finance, Business Authors and Inventors.
  • Where does Paul Milgrom travel from?

    Paul Milgrom generally travels from Stanford, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Paul Milgrom?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Paul Milgrom for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Paul Milgrom for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Paul Milgrom or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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