Amos Tversky

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Amos Tversky's influence on psychology and economics is difficult to overstate. His collaboration with Daniel Kahneman produced prospect theory, a framework that earned the Nobel Prize in 2002, a decade after his death. A 2002 survey ranked him among the most cited psychologists of the 20th century. The Thaler-Tversky Research Grant continues to fund new work in his name, ensuring his ideas remain at the forefront of behavioral science.

AwardsAmos Tversky received the MacArthur Fellowship in 1984, a prestigious award for creative and intellectual achievement. He was also a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences. His work with Kahneman was recognized posthumously when Kahneman won the Nobel Prize in 2002, an award that acknowledged their joint contributions.

Honours & Distinctions

MacArthur Fellowship

MacArthur Foundation·1984

Awarded for exceptional creativity and potential.

Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Elected for his contributions to psychology.

Member of the National Academy of Sciences

National Academy of Sciences

Elected in recognition of his research.

Rankings & Lists

#Top 10

Most Cited Psychologists of the 20th Century

Review of General Psychology·2002

Records & Feats

Co-developer of Prospect Theory

Career Milestone·1979

Prospect theory became a foundational framework in behavioral economics, later earning the Nobel Prize in 2002.