Amos Tversky
Psychologist; co-founder of Prospect Theory
Born
March 16th, 1937
88 years ago
Died
1996
29 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Israel
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Contributed significantly to the field of psychology through research on decision-making under uncertainty. Collaborated with Daniel Kahneman, resulting in the development of Prospect Theory, which describes how individuals assess their loss and gain perceptions. This work received high recognition and laid the foundation for behavioral economics, influencing economic theory and policy. Published numerous articles and influenced a wide array of fields including economics, finance, and cognitive science. Served as a professor at various institutions, fostering academic growth in decision theory and related subjects.
Co-developed Prospect Theory with Daniel Kahneman
Published influential articles in behavioral economics
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