Nathaniel Wilcox is a contemporary American economist and philosopher known for his work in experimental economics, decision theory, and the foundations of game theory. His research critically examines the epistemic assumptions underlying solution concepts like backward induction and explores stochastic models of choice under risk.
Critiqued backward induction as a solution concept in extensive-form games
Contributed to stochastic models of risky choice in experimental economics
Advanced work on the epistemic foundations of game theory
Published influential research on heterogeneity in preference estimation