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Oskar Morgenstern

Austrian economist (1902-1977) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 75

Oskar Morgenstern was a German-born economist. In collaboration with mathematician John von Neumann, he is credited with founding the field of game theory and its application to social sciences and strategic decision-making. He also made significant contributions to decision theory.

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Awards

Fellow of the Econometric Society1950
Honorary Doctor of the University of Vienna
Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association
Fellow of the American Statistical Association

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1977 · aged 75