Published Apr 25, 2011
Ariel Rubinstein on Game Theory and Behavioral Economics
Ariel Rubinstein delves into the narrative power of economic models, advocating for a storytelling approach to understanding human behavior while highlighting the limitations and skepticism needed in game theory and behavioral economics. He critiques experimental economics, urging for rigorous standards and intellectual honesty in economic research.
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