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Hugh M. Neary is a Professor Emeritus at the Vancouver School of Economics, University of British Columbia. His research focuses on evolutionary approaches to property rights and has contributed significantly to understanding the dynamics of negotiation and conflict resolution, particularly involving sacred values. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, where he began his exploration of economic behavior and rational decision-making. Neary's recent work analyzes the impact of identity on terrorist activities and the psychological implications of sunk costs in decision-making. He has published extensively in top-tier journals, exploring topics such as the interplay of altruism and group identity in terrorism, the significance of symbolic gestures in conflict resolution, and the role of technology in optimizing economic outcomes. His extensive publication record includes influential articles in journals like the Journal of Public Economics and the Canadian Journal of Economics. He has also co-authored works analyzing the structural economic models of conflict and the behavioral aspects of economic decisions. Neary's contributions lie at the intersection of economics and social psychology, providing insights into how individual behaviors can influence macroeconomic conditions and societal structures.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.