DataFunSummit

Sep 15, 2023 · Operations

The Benefits of Delay in Online Decision-Making: Models, Regret Analysis, and Empirical Findings

This presentation examines how intentionally delaying online decisions—illustrated through e‑commerce, ride‑hailing, and online gaming scenarios—can improve market thickness, reduce logistics costs, and lower regret, supported by a theoretical model, exponential regret bounds, and empirical evidence from JD.com data.