机制设计理论及其在中国的应用

机制设计理论是博弈论和社会选择理论的综合运用，其基本思想就是对于一定的经济环境和社会目标，研究如何设计一个机制，使得人们在自利行为驱动下采取行动，使预定目标得以实现。赫维茨提出机制设计理论的基本概念和框架，马斯金和迈尔森进一步发展完善，田国强运用数学工具做了一般化的证明。机制设计理论的提出，弥补了亚当·斯密“看不见的手”的可能性缺失，从而进一步完善了经济学理论体系，论证了市场机制的有效性。对经济改革和社会制度变迁的中国而言,设计有效的机制是中国改革的主要任务之一，机制设计理论在其中有着广泛的应用领域和直接的借鉴价值。

Mechanism Design Theory & its Application in China

Hurwicz initiated mechanism design theory, Maskin and Myerson further developed and refined it, Tian Guoqiang Made new contributions to it. This theory remedies the possibility missing of Adam Smith＇ s In- visible Hand , solves many problems and therefore is regarded as ＂Economic Engineer＂. Moreover This theory plays a central role in many areas of economics and political science. For economic reform and social institu- tions transition of china, this theory has an inspiring influence and a much broader scope. Designing efficient mechanism is one of the main tasks of China Reform.