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Alex ImasBehavioural economist
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Content:
- Alex Imas: Behavioral Economist and Decision Scientist
- Academic Background
- Research Interests
- Awards and Recognition
- "New Researcher" Award, Behavioral Science and Policy Association
Alex Imas: Behavioral Economist and Decision Scientist
Alex Imas is an Associate Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. His research explores behavioral economics with a focus on dynamic decision-making. He investigates questions related to how past outcomes affect risk-taking, learning, and social interactions; how behavioral economics can be applied to incentive design; and how internal states influence decision-making.
Academic Background
Imas holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, San Diego (2014). He also earned an M.A. in Economics from UC San Diego (2010) and a B.A. in Economics (with honors) from Northwestern University (2007).
Research Interests
Imas's research spans multiple fields in economics and psychology. He has investigated the role of misperceptions in discrimination, the prevalence of behavioral biases among expert and non-expert investors, and how to better motivate people by incorporating psychology into incentives. His research has been published in top journals, including the American Economic Review, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and Management Science.
Awards and Recognition
Imas's work has been recognized with numerous awards, including:Exeter Prize for best article published in the areas of experimental economics, behavioral economics, and decision theory
"New Researcher" Award, Behavioral Science and Policy Association
American Economic Review Outstanding Referee Award (2018)INFORMS Decision Analysis Society Best Publication Prize, Finalist
Pacific Standard 30 Under 30 Thinkers
Hillel Einhorn Prize
CESifo Outstanding Partnership Award
