b. 1948
Dov Samet is an Israeli game theorist and mathematical economist known for his contributions to epistemic game theory, particularly the analysis of common knowledge, belief hierarchies, and solution concepts in extensive-form games. His work bridges decision theory, logic, and economics, with influential papers on agreeing to disagree, hypothetical knowledge, and the foundations of backward induction.
Developed foundational work on hypothetical knowledge and belief revision in games
Contributed to the epistemic foundations of backward induction and solution concepts
Advanced the formal analysis of common knowledge and agreeing-to-disagree theorems
Published influential work on plausibility orderings in sequential games
Professor at Tel Aviv University's Coller School of Management