Aumann, Robert (Game Theory)

Robert Aumann is a renowned mathematician and economist known for his work in game theory, which studies strategic decision-making. His research focuses on understanding how individuals or groups make choices in competitive or cooperative situations, especially when their decisions depend on others' actions. Aumann contributed key concepts such as common knowledge and equilibrium analysis, helping to explain how rational players can reach stable outcomes. His work has broad applications, from economics and politics to negotiations and conflict resolution. Recognized with the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2005, Aumann's insights deepen our understanding of strategic interactions.