Optimal Stopping is particularly relevant in industries or professions that require quick decision-making based on limited information. Some examples include real estate (deciding when to rent an apartment), human resources (deciding when to hire a candidate), and transportation (deciding where to park). It's also relevant in finance, where traders have to decide when to buy or sell assets, and in online dating, where individuals have to decide when to stop searching for potential partners.
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