by Herbert Gintis Death, Obituary – He was an economist with a degree from Harvard who focused his research on behavioral science through the lens of sociobiology. He sought to understand human behavior through an interdisciplinary approach that addressed aspects of human society such as altruism and cooperation, game theory, and human capital theory. His work has been published in a number of academic journals.
Herb Gintis is the son of Gerson Gintis and Shirley (Malena) Gintis. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and his parents are named Gerson and Shirley. After completing his undergraduate degree in mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania, he went on to complete his post-graduate studies in mathematics at Harvard University. So was disillusioned with the area after obtaining his master’s degree, and he decided to pursue a career as a sandal maker while he was still a student at Harvard. His retail establishment can be found at Harvard Square. During this time period, he had a heightened interest in Marxism and economics, and he was an active participant in the student protest movement.
Prior to making this decision, he was working on his Ph.D. in mathematics at Harvard; however, he ultimately chose to switch to the study of economics. After he had finished his education, he was given the opportunity to teach at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in the capacity of an assistant professor. After some time, he transferred to the institution’s economics department, where he worked his way up through the ranks to become an associate professor.
