Braess, Roughgarden, and the Lesson of Less

The Prompt

Explain the Braess Paradox to a reader who has never encountered it. Begin with Braess's 1968 paper, give a concrete numerical example, describe at least one real-world instance, and connect the paradox to Roughgarden's work on the Price of Anarchy and to the broader principle that in interdependent systems, more options can produce worse outcomes. Cite Braess, Roughgarden, and at least one empirical study.

Completion Criteria

A short essay of three or four paragraphs with a worked numerical example, at least one real-world instance, and three citations.

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