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Game Theory and Mechanism Design are fields pioneered by Leonid Hurwicz's groundbreaking work. Game Theory examines strategic decision-making in social situations and economic interactions, while Mechanism Design focuses on creating rules and institutions to achieve desired outcomes in the presence of strategic behavior. Hurwicz's contributions, particularly his development of the concept of incentive compatibility, have had profound implications for economic analysis, policymaking, and the study of strategic interactions.