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Reinhard Selten

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Reinhard Selten
Reinhard Selten
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NameReinhard Selten
Birth dateOctober 5, 1930
Birth placeBreslau, Germany
Death dateAugust 23, 2016
Death placePoznań, Poland
NationalityGerman
InstitutionUniversity of Bonn, Free University of Berlin
FieldEconomics, Game theory
AwardsNobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences (1994)

Reinhard Selten was a renowned German economist and mathematician who made significant contributions to game theory, a field that studies strategic decision making in economics, politics, and social sciences. His work had a profound impact on our understanding of human behavior and decision-making processes, influencing scholars such as John Nash, John von Neumann, and Oskar Morgenstern. Selten's research focused on experimental economics, behavioral economics, and evolutionary game theory, and he collaborated with prominent economists like Vernon Smith and Alvin Roth. His contributions to economics and game theory earned him numerous awards, including the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1994, which he shared with John Nash and John Harsanyi.

● Early Life and Education

Reinhard Selten was born in Breslau, Germany, and grew up in a family of mathematicians and scientists. He developed an interest in mathematics and physics at an early age, inspired by the works of Albert Einstein and Max Planck. Selten studied mathematics at the University of Frankfurt, where he was influenced by the ideas of John von Neumann and Oskar Morgenstern. He later moved to the University of Heidelberg, where he earned his Ph.D. in mathematics under the supervision of Ewald Burger and Wolfgang Franz. Selten's academic background and research interests were shaped by his interactions with prominent scholars like Kenneth Arrow, Gerard Debreu, and Milton Friedman.

● Career

Selten's academic career spanned several decades and institutions, including the University of Bonn, Free University of Berlin, and University of Bielefeld. He held visiting positions at prestigious institutions like Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Selten's research focused on game theory, experimental economics, and behavioral economics, and he collaborated with scholars like Vernon Smith, Alvin Roth, and Daniel Kahneman. His work had a significant impact on the development of economics and game theory, influencing researchers like Roger Myerson, Eric Maskin, and Jean Tirole. Selten was also a fellow of the Econometric Society and a member of the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.

● Game Theory and Contributions

Selten's contributions to game theory are numerous and significant, and his work has had a lasting impact on the field. He is known for his development of the subgame perfect equilibrium concept, which is a refinement of the Nash equilibrium concept introduced by John Nash. Selten's work on experimental economics and behavioral economics has also been influential, and he has collaborated with researchers like Amos Tversky and Robert Aumann. His research has been applied to various fields, including economics, politics, and biology, and has influenced scholars like Herbert Simon, Kenneth Arrow, and Gary Becker. Selten's contributions to game theory have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1994.

● Awards and Honors

Reinhard Selten received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to economics and game theory. In 1994, he was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his work on game theory and its applications to economics. Selten also received the Gossen Prize in 1990, the Erwin Schrödinger Prize in 1992, and the Max Planck Research Award in 1995. He was a fellow of the Econometric Society, a member of the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, and a foreign honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Selten's work has been recognized by institutions like the University of Chicago, Harvard University, and Stanford University, which have awarded him honorary degrees.

● Personal Life and Legacy

Reinhard Selten passed away on August 23, 2016, in Poznań, Poland. His legacy continues to influence research in economics, game theory, and behavioral economics. Selten's work has inspired a new generation of researchers, including Alvin Roth, Lloyd Shapley, and Thomas Sargent. His contributions to game theory and experimental economics have had a lasting impact on our understanding of human behavior and decision-making processes. Selten's legacy is also reflected in the work of institutions like the Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods, the University of Bonn, and the Free University of Berlin, which continue to advance research in economics and game theory. Category:German economists

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