Tackling Interference Bias with Marketplace Marginal Values [Lyft]

Tackling Interference Bias with Marketplace Marginal Values [Lyft]

Released Monday, 28th July 2025
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Tackling Interference Bias with Marketplace Marginal Values [Lyft]

Tackling Interference Bias with Marketplace Marginal Values [Lyft]

Tackling Interference Bias with Marketplace Marginal Values [Lyft]

Tackling Interference Bias with Marketplace Marginal Values [Lyft]

Monday, 28th July 2025
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In this episode, we explore how Lyft tackles interference bias in marketplace experiments using Marketplace Marginal Values (MMVs). We break down why interference is a natural challenge in two-sided platforms like Lyft, and how their team uses optimization, simulation, and advanced metrics to measure causal effects more reliably.

For more details, check out the original tech blog linked here: https://eng.lyft.com/using-marketplace-marginal-values-to-address-interference-bias-a11aff6e670f

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