Dr. Peter Caradonna

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Peter Caradonna is an Assistant Professor at Caltech, specializing in Economics. His research focuses on understanding empirical content models of preference decision-making. He utilizes a combination of microeconomic insights and statistical theory to obtain predictions and test behavior within robust models amidst challenges like model misspecification and data limitations. Peter holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Mathematics from Boston University, a Master of Philosophy from the University of Oxford, and a Ph.D. from Georgetown University, which he received in 2022. His academic interests include Microeconomic Theory, Experimental Economics, Econometric Theory Models of Preference, as well as Merger and Competition Policy. Peter is affiliated with the Center for Social Information Sciences (CSIS) at Caltech.

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Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
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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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