b. 1955
David K. Levine is an American economist and game theorist known for his work on learning in games, repeated games, and the foundations of game-theoretic solution concepts. He has contributed influential critiques of equilibrium refinements and co-authored foundational work on self-confirming equilibrium and evolutionary learning dynamics.
Co-developed the theory of self-confirming equilibrium with Drew Fudenberg
Authored 'The Theory of Learning in Games' (1998) with Fudenberg
Critiqued backward induction as a solution concept in extensive-form games
Contributed to the economic analysis of intellectual property in 'Against Intellectual Monopoly'
Held the Joint Chair in Economics at European University Institute and Washington University in St. Louis