Olivier Gossner: A Leading Specialist in Game Theory
Olivier Gossner is a prominent scholar at the intersection of economics and mathematics, renowned for his expertise in game theory. His research focuses on repeated games, the strategic use of information, and bounded rationality, exploring how individuals and institutions make decisions under uncertainty.
In his recent work, Gossner has introduced innovative models of strategic reasoning and proposed a significant reform to the Solvency II regulation, advocating for a reallocation of insurance capital towards the productive economy. His contributions aim to reshape how financial systems can better support economic growth.
Gossner holds multiple prestigious titles, including Fellow of the Game Theory Society, where he also serves as the Vice President for Communications, and now, Fellow of the Econometric Society. In recognition of his groundbreaking research, he was awarded an ERC advanced grant from the European Commission for his SInfoNiA project, which further advanced strategic information theory in economics.
Overview of The Econometric Society
Founded in 1930, the Econometric Society is one of the most prestigious academic societies in the world, bringing together leading economists and statisticians. Its mission is to advance economic theory in its relation to statistics and mathematics. The Society is known for its rigorous standards, and membership includes many of the most influential thinkers in economics over the past century.
The Econometric Society organizes major conferences around the world and publishes three of the field’s top journals: Econometrica, Quantitative Economics, and Theoretical Economics. Its influence extends across academic circles and into the policy-making world, where insights from its members shape major economic decisions globally.
What It Means to Be a Fellow of the Econometric Society
Becoming a Fellow of the Econometric Society is one of the highest honors in the field of economics. Each year, the Society recognizes a select group of economists whose research has made a profound impact on the field. The nomination process is highly competitive, and Fellows are selected based on their body of work, their contributions to advancing economic knowledge, and their influence on the academic community.
For Olivier Gossner, this fellowship represents a crowning achievement in a career already full of significant milestones. It places him in a distinguished group of scholars who have shaped modern economic theory and practice, and it recognizes his contributions to game theory and decision-making processes.
CREST and The Econometric Society
CREST (Center for Research in Economics and Statistics) maintains a significant relationship with the Econometric Society, with its researchers contributing to some of the field’s most prestigious journals. CREST researchers have published 8 papers in Econometrica, including key works like “Consistent Pseudo-Maximum Likelihood Estimator and Group Transformation” by G. Gourieroux, A. Monfort, and J.M. Zakoian, as well as Yves Le Yaouanq’s research, “Dual-self Representations of Ambiguity Preferences.”
In Quantitative Economics, CREST has published 5 papers, with notable studies such as “The Provision of Wage Incentives: A Structural Estimation Using Contracts Variation” by D’Haultfoeuille and Février, and “Inequality and Earnings Dynamics in France: National Policies and Local Consequences” by F. Kramarz, E. Nimier-David, and T. Delemotte.
The lab’s contributions extend to Theoretical Economics as well, with Olivier Loisel’s work on “The Implementation of Stabilization Policy” and Kikuchi and Koriyama’s research on “The Winner-Take-All Dilemma.”
CREST’s consistent publications in these prestigious journals reflect its prominent role in advancing economic research and theory on a global scale.