Dr. Roger Myerson Gives a Speech at NTU on Decentralized Approaches to Stabilization and Governance
The School of Political Science and Economics at National Taiwan University was honored to host Dr. Roger Myerson, 2007 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences and David L. Pearson Distinguished Service Professor of Global Conflict Studies at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy, for The Cathay Financial Holdings Distinguished Lecture titled “Decentralized Stabilization Assistance” on June 3, 2025, at Liang Kuo Shu International Conference Hall.
Dr. Myerson is one of the world’s foremost economists and political theorists, best known for his foundational work on mechanism design theory, which earned him the Nobel Prize alongside Leonid Hurwicz and Eric Maskin. His contributions have transformed how scholars and policymakers understand the allocation of authority, incentives, and accountability within political and economic institutions. In recent years, Dr. Myerson has turned his attention to state-building, governance, and conflict stabilization—particularly in fragile or post-conflict societies.
In this lecture, Dr. Myerson discussed the critical role of decentralized governance structures in fostering durable political stability in conflict-affected regions. Drawing from formal theory and comparative experience, he argued that effective stabilization assistance must prioritize local political inclusion, accountability, and institutional legitimacy, rather than relying solely on centralized state-building approaches. He explored how donors and international actors could support the creation of robust local institutions that empowered communities and reduced incentives for violent conflict. The talk provides both theoretical insights and practical implications for foreign aid, peacebuilding, and democratic development.
▲NTU President Wen-Chang Chen gives a speech at the opening of the distinguished lecture.
▲The audience is listening attentively to the speech.
▲Roger Myerson is giving a speech.