Y. Chen

Publications
Influence

Y. Chen, T. Sönmez
Economics, Computer Science
J. Econ. Theory
1 March 2006

We present an experimental study of three school choice mechanisms. Expand

Middle Paleozoic convergent orogenic belts in western Inner Mongolia (China): framework, kinematics, geochronology and implications for tectonic evolution of the Central Asian Orogenic Belt

B. Xu, J. Charvet, Y. Chen, P. Zhao, G. Shi
Geology
1 May 2013

Abstract Based mainly on field geological observation and geochronologic data, six tectonic units have been recognized in western Inner Mongolia (China), including, from south to north: North China… Expand

Social Comparisons and Contributions to Online Communities: A Field Experiment on MovieLens

Y. Chen, F. M. Harper, J. Konstan, S. Li
Computer Science, Economics
Computational Social Systems and the Internet
1 September 2010

We explore the use of social comparison theory as a natural mechanism to increase contributions to an online movie recommendation community by investigating the effects of social information on user behavior in an online field experiment. Expand

The Potential of Social Identity for Equilibrium Selection

Roy Chen, Y. Chen
Economics
1 October 2011

When does a common group identity improve efficiency in coordination games? To answer this question, we propose a group-contingent social preference model and derive conditions under which social… Expand

Competition Between the Internet and Traditional News Media: The Gratification-Opportunities Niche Dimension

John Dimmick, Y. Chen, Z. Li
Business
1 January 2004

Over the last decade, the Internet has become one of the most popular vehicles facilitating a variety of communication and information-sharing tasks worldwide. Its growing popularity as a new medium… Expand

Behavioral spillovers and cognitive load in multiple games: An experimental study

J. Bednar, Y. Chen, T. Liu, Scott Page
Economics, Computer Science
Games Econ. Behav.
2012

We present evidence from laboratory experiments of behavioral spillovers and cognitive load that spread across strategic contexts. Expand

Chinese College Admissions and School Choice Reforms: A Theoretical Analysis

Y. Chen, Onur Kesten
Economics
Journal of Political Economy
1 February 2017

Each year approximately 10 million high school seniors in China compete for 6 million seats through a centralized college admissions system. Within the last decade, many provinces have transitioned… Expand

Sealed bid auctions with ambiguity: Theory and experiments

Y. Chen, Peter Katuscák, Emre Ozdenoren
Computer Science
J. Econ. Theory
2007

This study presents a laboratory experiment of the first and second price sealed bid auctions with independent private values where the distribution of bidder valuations may be unknown. Expand

Why can't a woman bid more like a man?

Y. Chen, Peter Katuscák, Emre Ozdenoren
Computer Science
Games Econ. Behav.
2013

We find systematic evidence that demographic characteristics, especially gender, race and the number of siblings, education backgrounds, as well as menstrual cycle, significantly affect bidder behavior in the firstand second-price sealed-bid auction in the laboratory. Expand

Knowledge Market Design: A Field Experiment at Google Answers

Y. Chen, T. Ho, Yong-Mi Kim
Economics
1 August 2010

In a field experiment at Google Answers, we investigate the performance of price-based online knowledge markets by systematically manipulating prices. Specifically, we study the effects of price,… Expand

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