Dr. Charles Sprenger

Professor

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Biography

Charlie Sprenger is a behavioral experimental economist whose research focuses on intertemporal decision making and decision making under uncertainty. He designs experiments to test how people behave when faced with decisions, such as food choices and participation in vaccination programs. His experiments have demonstrated that standard economic models of behavior may not be consistent with how people act in real-life situations. Sprenger has made contributions to the fields of Behavioral Economics and Intertemporal Choice, exploring how individuals make choices over time and evaluate risk. He has served as a professor at Caltech and has held various academic positions, including being an executive officer and a board editor for several economic journals. His work has implications not only for theoretical research but also for practical applications in policy and program implementation.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Teaching and research in economics, focusing on experimental methods in behavioral economics.

Hacker Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Advanced academic position with responsibilities in research leadership and mentorship.

Executive Officer

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Oversaw program development and coordination within the economics department.

Awards

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Sloan Foundation Fellowship

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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Specialization Notes

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