Dr. Colin Camerer

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Biography

Colin F. Camerer is a behavioral economist whose research focuses on improving economic analysis of decisions, games, and markets. He employs methods from psychology and neuroscience, utilizing tools such as eye-tracking, EEG, fMRI, wearable sensors, and machine learning to explore economic decision-making processes. His recent research has concentrated on visual salience and its impact on decision-making. His academic journey includes a B.A. from Johns Hopkins University, an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago, and a Ph.D. earned in 1981. Over the years, he has held prominent positions at Caltech, becoming the Robert Kirby Professor of Behavioral Economics and the Director of the T&C Chen Center for Social Decision Neuroscience. His work encompasses areas like neuroeconomics, behavioral game theory, risk choice, and the neuroscience of economic decisions, contributing to understanding models of scientific reproducibility and market dynamics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Robert Kirby Professor of Behavioral Economics and Director of the T&C Chen Center for Social Decision Neuroscience.

Visiting Associate

1993-01-01 — 1993-12-31

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Conducted research in behavioral economics.

Rea Lela G. Axline Professor

1994-01-01 — 2008-12-31

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Professor of Business Economics.

Awards

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MacArthur Fellowship

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Honorary Doctorate

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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