Hillel Einhorn

Hillel J. Einhorn (June 12, 1941 – January 8, 1987) In addition to his research contributions, Einhorn restructured the behavioral science curriculum by providing a specific focus on behavioral decision theory, and founded the Center for Decision Research at the University of Chicago in 1977. Einhorn died of Hodgkin's disease on January 8, 1987, at the age of 45. effects of imperfect feedback, group judgments, causal reasoning, belief updating, and risky choice. He further contributed to the debate on the meaning of rationality, taking a position that favored appreciating the advantages of different views. His work on decision making also had a practical perspective. He favored simple methods that people could use effectively. The Society for Judgment and Decision Making's Hillel J. Einhorn New Investigator Award is named for him.

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