Kenneth Binmore

Kenneth Binmore

Ken Binmore is a British mathematician and economist, known for his contributions to game theory and its applications in economics and social sciences. Born on January 6, 1940, he studied mathematics at the University of Cambridge, where he later earned his Ph.D. in mathematics. Binmore has held academic positions at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Bristol and University College London.

Throughout his career, Binmore has published extensively on game theory, particularly in relation to bargaining and evolutionary game theory. He is recognized for his work in applying mathematical concepts to economic problems and for bridging the gap between mathematics and economics. His influential books include Playing for Real: A Text on Game Theory (2007) and Natural Justice (2005), which explore the implications of game theory in various contexts.

In addition to his academic work, Binmore has been actively involved in public discourse on issues related to economics and social policy. He has also contributed to the development of the field of experimental economics. Binmore’s interdisciplinary approach and emphasis on the practical applications of game theory have made significant impacts on both theoretical research and real-world economic analysis.

  • Game Theory
  • 1940
  • Male
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    Game Theory: A Very Short Introduction

    What if every choice you make—from negotiating a salary to swerving in traffic—is part of an invisible mathematical war where the rules were written without your consent? Ken Binmore’s Game Theory: A Very Short Introduction pulls back the curtain on the secret strategies governing love, betrayal, and survival in everything from honeybee colonies to high-stakes auctions. But when you discover how easily cooperation twists into cutthroat competition… will you sleep soundly knowing you’re always a pawn in someone else’s game?

    • Originally Published: 2007
    • Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2007
    • Genre: Non-fiction
    • Pages: 208
    • Book Type: Hardcopy
    • ISBN: 978-0199218462
    • Access: Members