Natalie Gold is a contemporary philosopher and behavioral scientist whose work bridges philosophy, economics, and psychology. She is known for her research on team reasoning, collective intentionality, and the foundations of rational choice theory, particularly challenging standard game-theoretic assumptions about individual rationality.
Developed influential accounts of team reasoning as an alternative to individualistic rational choice
Critiqued backward induction as a solution concept in extensive-form games
Co-authored work with Robert Sugden on collective intentions and group agency
Contributed to behavioral economics and the philosophy of self-control
Held research positions at LSE and King's College London