Dr. Judd Kessler

Biography

Judd Kessler is a Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. His research encompasses Experimental Economics, Public Economics, Behavioral Economics, and Market Design. Professor Kessler employs a combination of laboratory and field experiments to investigate critical questions in these fields. He notably explores the economic and psychological forces that motivate individuals and firms, particularly in the context of job choice, worker effort, organ donation, and charitable giving. His research further delves into issues of racial and gender biases in labor market environments and the associated differences in labor market behavior. Kessler’s contributions to the field have been published in a wide range of top academic journals and he has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. He holds a BA in Economics from Harvard University, an MPhil in Economics from Cambridge University, and a PhD in Business Economics from Harvard University.

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