Daniel Kahneman is a renown psychologist that has contributed greatly to modern economic thought, particularly in the context of human behavior and consumer choice. Born in Israel in 1934, Kahneman began his academic career studying cognitive psychology and the role of judgement in decision making. His research in behavioral science led to publications regarding the thoughts and actions of individuals in a marketplace, and in 2002 he received the Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences for his innovative approach of using psychological research to provide insights regarding economic phenomena. For more information on Daniel Kahneman, such as affiliated institutions, well known publications, and an unofficial CV, vista the link below:
http://kahneman.socialpsychology.org
When I was reading Kahneman's book, Thinking Fast and Slow, I had some questions about it so I sent an email to him. He responded in under 20 minutes! He said I had read in too much into what he was trying to say.
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