Dr. Eric C

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Biography

Eric C. is the Sloan Distinguished Professor of Global Economics and Behavioral Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His work integrates economics and behavioral science to study the interactions of human nature, incentive systems, and technology. A tenured full professor and member of the Global Economics Management group in the Behavioral Policy Sciences area at the MIT Sloan School of Management, he leads AI-focused initiatives at MIT and serves as the Faculty Co-Director of the AI Executive Academy and Lead Faculty for the MIT Sloan Generative AI Hub. His current research portfolio covers interconnected topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), behavioral economics, human-computer interactions, and regulatory policy. Eric combines rigorous scientific analysis with practical observations to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world applications. He joined MIT in 2012 after earning his PhD from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business and a master's degree in economics from Cornell University. Eric has also published influential works, including 'Alphanomics: Informational Underpinnings of Market Efficiency' and notable research papers focusing on portfolio recompositions and the fiscal impact of AI. He is recognized as an award-winning educator, teaching courses on AI applications in business and currently serving as the Faculty Chair for MIT Sloan's PhD program.

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