Daniel Kahneman

Born in 1934 princeton.edu
  • Daniel Kahneman is a renowned Israeli-American psychologist and economist.

  • He won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2002 for his pioneering work on decision-making and behavioral economics.

  • Kahneman is best known for his collaboration with Amos Tversky, developing prospect theory and exploring cognitive biases.

  • As a professor emeritus at Princeton University, his research has significantly influenced fields ranging from economics and psychology to public policy.

  • Kahneman's work challenges traditional economic theories by incorporating psychological insights into human behavior, making him a pivotal figure in bridging psychology and economics.

Books by Daniel Kahneman