Seattle software giant brings on Greek economics theory professor Yanis Varoufakis to assist company in managing its in-game economies.

Valve, a video game developer and digital distribution company, has hired an economics theory professor to study in game economies. The relationship began when Valve heard wind of his work on the European debt crisis. They see a similar relationship when they try to scale up their virtual economies and try to link several economies together by creating a common currency.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/valve-hires-economist-to-study-virtual-currency-6382690