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Avinash K. Dixit

Affiliation

Social Science

Field of Study

Economics
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Avinash Dixit constructs game-theoretic models of the design and functioning of institutions that govern economic activity, especially international trade and investment, economic growth, and development. Currently, he is examining purposive formation of pro-social preferences, asking how far this can resolve dilemmas of collective action including social insurance and climate change.

Dates at IAS

Visitor
School of Social Science

Degrees

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ph.D.
1968