b. 1951
Ariel Rubinstein is an Israeli economist and game theorist known for foundational work in bargaining theory, bounded rationality, and the epistemic foundations of game theory. His research critically examines the assumptions and interpretations underlying strategic reasoning, including plausibility orderings in extensive-form games.
Developed the Rubinstein bargaining model (1982)
Pioneered models of bounded rationality and procedural decision-making
Co-authored influential texts 'A Course in Game Theory' and 'Bargaining and Markets'
Advanced epistemic analysis of plausibility and belief revision in sequential games
Critically examined the interpretive foundations of economic modeling