John A. List
Economist and academic researcher
Born
September 25th, 1968
56 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An economist and academic focused on experimental economics, contributions include pioneering the use of field experiments to analyze economic behavior. Work spans various topics such as charitable giving, education, and labor markets. Served as a professor at several institutions, including the University of Chicago. Also contributed to public policy discussions through academic research and writings.
Pioneered field experiments in economics
Authored 'The Why Axis' with Uri Gneezy
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