b. 1954
Glenn W. Harrison is a contemporary economist and philosopher known for his work in experimental economics, decision theory, and the foundations of game theory. He has contributed extensively to debates on rationality, risk preferences, and the methodology of economic experiments.
Pioneering work in experimental economics methodology
Critical analyses of backward induction and solution concepts in game theory
Research on elicitation of risk and time preferences
Director of the Center for the Economic Analysis of Risk at Georgia State University
Extensive contributions to behavioral and decision theory