A simple question about dividing a cake became the starting point for a wide-ranging discussion of economics, mathematics and some of the world's most pressing challenges as Nobel Prize-winning economist Eric S. Maskin visited Alabama A&M University on Friday, Nov. 6.

2026-11-09T12:00:00-08:00Nobel Prize-winning economist Eric S. Maskin discusses mechanism design during the 26th Annual Putcha Venkateswarlu Memorial Nobel Laureate Lecture at Alabama A&M University on Nov. 6./_images/maskinmainthumb.jpgHarvard Economist Explores How Mathematics Can Help Solve Society’s Most Complex ChallengesHarvardEconomist Explores How Mathematics Can Help Solve Society’s Most Complex Challengeshttps://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/harvard-economist-explores-how-mathematics-can-help-solve-societys-most-complex-challenges.html