Dr. Eldar Shafir

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Biography

Eldar Shafir's main areas of research include reasoning, judgment, decision-making, and issues related to behavioral economics. His work emphasizes descriptive studies and the policy implications of decisions made under conditions of conflict and uncertainty, with a particular interest in contexts of poverty. As a Professor of Behavioral Science in Public Policy and Professor of Psychology in Public Affairs at Princeton University, Shafir also serves as the inaugural director of the Kahneman-Treisman Center for Behavioral Science and Public Policy. His innovative research aims to understand how people make choices and the various factors influencing those decisions, especially when faced with complex information and uncertainty.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.