default author photo

Ludwig Dierks

University of Illinois at Chicago - Department of Information and Decision Sciences

University Hall, Room 2404, M/C 294

Chicago, IL 60607-7124

United States

SCHOLARLY PAPERS

4

DOWNLOADS

490

TOTAL CITATIONS

11

Scholarly Papers (4)

1.

When Family Incentives Meet Caseworker Scarcity: Improving Adoption Outcomes for Children with Disabilities

Number of pages: 45 Posted: 01 Apr 2024 Last Revised: 18 Mar 2026
Ludwig Dierks, Vincent Slaugh and M. Utku Ünver
University of Illinois at Chicago - Department of Information and Decision Sciences, Cornell University and Boston College - Department of Economics
Downloads 173 (447,215)

Abstract:

Loading...

Child welfare, non-profit operations, market design, mechanism design

2.

Cloud Pricing: The Spot Market Strikes Back

Management Science, 2021
Number of pages: 18 Posted: 11 May 2019 Last Revised: 01 Apr 2021
Ludwig Dierks and Sven Seuken
University of Illinois at Chicago - Department of Information and Decision Sciences and University of Zurich - Department of Informatics
Downloads 162 (482,968)
Citation 11

Abstract:

Loading...

Cloud Computing, Queueing Theory, Game Theory, Equilibrium Analysis, Profit Optimization

3.

When Should Prices Stay Fixed? On the Chances and Limitations of Spot Pricing in Larger Markets

Number of pages: 51 Posted: 30 Nov 2022 Last Revised: 11 Apr 2024
Ludwig Dierks and Makoto Yokoo
University of Illinois at Chicago - Department of Information and Decision Sciences and Kyushu University
Downloads 129 (565,439)

Abstract:

Loading...

Cloud Computing, Spot Market, Profit Optimization

4.

Selling Advantages: Externality-Based Upgrades for Digital Goods under Income Effects

Number of pages: 79 Posted: 19 Mar 2026 Last Revised: 09 Jun 2026
Ludwig Dierks
University of Illinois at Chicago - Department of Information and Decision Sciences
Downloads 26 (1,411,822)

Abstract:

Loading...

Vertical Product Differentiation, Mechanism Design, Quality Differentiation, Income Effects, Negative Externalities, Video Games, Social Media Platforms, Information Goods