Dr. Charles Sprenger

Professor

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Biography

Charlie Sprenger is a behavioral experimental economist with a research focus 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 or the implementation of vaccination programs. His work has shown that standard economic models of behavior are not always consistent with how people act in real life. By integrating principles of behavioral economics, he aims to understand the complexities of decision making, especially under uncertainty.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Executive Officer, 2022-2025; Hack Professor from 2025.

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

Most Caltech graduate programs are PhD-only. GRE General and Subject tests vary by department; many have made them optional or no longer accept them.