Can we curb misinformation without censorship by redesigning the incentives that govern speech? Drawing on insights from market design, Marshall Van Alstyne’s research reframes misinformation as a pollution problem rather than one of falsity per se. When false or misleading claims create externalities, markets fail; when those costs can be internalized through voluntary, decentralized exchange, markets may clear without centralized adjudication of truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this talk that presents both theory and evidence, Marshall will show how we might increase speech access, decrease misinformation, and remove any central body judging speech — consistent with First Amendment constraints. Results suggest a viable path for media reform and legal policy that preserves expressive freedom while improving information welfare in the marketplace of ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Title:<\/strong> Fighting Misinformation and Repairing Trust through the Principles of Market Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date:<\/strong> Monday, October 5, 2026 @ 2:00p<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location:<\/strong> Rafik B. Hariri Building, 595 Commonwealth Ave. Room 424 Boston, MA 02215<\/p>\n\n\n\n Registration:<\/strong> https:\/\/<\/a><\/a>forms.gle\/6zPLLSNw27AejyKo8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n