Matthew O. Jackson

Matthew O. Jackson is the William D. Eberle Professor of Economics at Stanford University, renowned for his contributions to game theory, microeconomic theory, and the analysis of social and economic networks. He is also an external faculty member of the Santa Fe Institute and a senior fellow at CIFAR (the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research). Jackson has authored numerous influential articles and the acclaimed book Social and Economic Networks, which explores the intricate relationships that shape economic interactions. His esteemed career is marked by significant accolades, including membership in the National Academy of Sciences, fellowship in the Econometric Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, as well as prestigious awards such as the Social Choice and Welfare Prize and the John von Neumann Award. Additionally, he has held editorial roles for prominent journals including Games and Economic Behavior, Review of Economic Design, and Econometrica, further underscoring his impact on the field of economics. Through his research and teaching, Jackson continues to advance our understanding of complex economic systems and their underlying social structures.