Amos Tversky
Amos Tversky was a renowned Israeli cognitive psychologist who, alongside Daniel Kahneman, significantly advanced the field of behavioral economics. Their collaborative work explored human judgment and decision-making under uncertainty, revealing systematic biases that challenge traditional economic theories of rationality. Tversky's insights into cognitive heuristics and biases, such as loss aversion and framing effects, have had a profound impact on psychology, economics, and public policy. His legacy continues to influence research in various domains, highlighting the complexities of human thought.
Born on Mar 16, 1937 (88 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 20,983 | $350,000 | 144$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,171 | $2,700,000 | 723$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 56,658 | $340,000 | 198$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,594 | $700,000 | 452$ |
| Totals | 4 | 224,762,100 | 101,406 | $4,090,000 | 1,517$ |
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Switzerland:
Amos Tversky's research with Daniel Kahneman has shown how people prefer familiar states over objectively better alternatives.
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Vietnam:
Amos Tversky collaborated with Daniel Kahneman on a famous experiment demonstrating cognitive biases.
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Colombia:
Amos Tversky collaborated with Daniel Kahneman to develop prospect theory.
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United Kingdom:
Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky met in 1969 at Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
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Israel:
Amos Tversky is mentioned alongside Daniel Kahneman for their Nobel-winning research on decision-making.
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Germany:
Amos Tversky collaborated with Daniel Kahneman on the concept of loss aversion.
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Israel:
Amos Tversky collaborated with Daniel Kahneman on research about human decision-making processes.
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