Ariel Rubinstein

Ariel Rubinstein is a prominent Israeli economist and Professor of Economics at Tel Aviv University's School of Economics and the Department of Economics at New York University. Born on April 13, 1951, he has established himself as a leading figure in game theory and economic theory over his decades-long career.

His research spans Game Theory, Bounded Rationality, Economic Theory, and Experimental Economics. Rubinstein is particularly renowned for developing the Rubinstein bargaining model, published in 1982, which describes two-person bargaining as an extensive game with perfect information. He also co-authored the highly influential A Course in Game Theory (1994) with Martin J. Osborne, which has been cited over 4,000 times.

His recent scholarly output shows continued productivity across multiple subfields of economic theory, with a focus on behavioral aspects of decision-making, implementation theory, and the philosophical foundations of economic modeling. His work often challenges conventional approaches in economics while maintaining rigorous theoretical foundations.

• Honorary Fellow recognition
• Author of highly cited textbooks and scholarly articles
• Creator of educational resources including game theory experiments website

Rubinstein maintains an active teaching role at NYU, where he has taught PhD microeconomics courses through 2024. His work extends beyond traditional academic boundaries through his 'Rubinstein's Atlas of Cafes where one can think,' his political commentary, and his engagement with public discourse on economic methodology and social issues. He has created protest materials and written extensively on contemporary political matters, particularly regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

His laboratory focuses on Economic Theory, Bounded Rationality, Game Theory, and Experimental Economics, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to understanding human decision-making within economic frameworks.