b. 1958
B. Douglas Bernheim is an American economist known for his foundational work in behavioral economics, game theory, and public finance. He is credited with independently developing the concept of rationalizability in game theory and has made significant contributions to the analysis of savings behavior and fiscal policy.
Independently developed the concept of rationalizability in game theory (1984)
Advanced the theory of strategic behavior in non-cooperative games
Contributed to behavioral public finance and welfare economics
Authored influential work on household savings and bequest motives
Edward Ames Edmonds Professor of Economics at Stanford University