Organizer: Juan Carrillo

The seminar talks are hosted each Thursday from 2:00 PM – 3:20 PM, Pacific Time in KAP 319. 

C. Mónica Capra is a Professor of Economic Sciences at Claremont Graduate University (CGU), specializing in experimental, behavioral, and neuroeconomics. Her research investigates the complexities of human decision-making, exploring the influence of personality, mood, emotions, and bounded rationality. She is also fascinated by the evolutionary roots of economic behavior, and prosocial behavior, particularly the motivations behind volunteering. Before joining CGU, Dr. Capra was an Associate Professor at Emory University. Her interdisciplinary approach has led to collaborations with data scientists, neuroscientists, and psychologists. Currently, Dr. Capra is exploring how advanced AI technologies, like GPT, can enhance behavioral and experimental research methodologies.

Emanuel Vespa received his Ph.D. in economics from the New York University in 2012. He was an assistant professor at UC Santa Barbara prior to joining UC San Diego this fall. His primary interests are in experimental and behavioral economics and his appointment will strengthen UC San Diego’s standing in these fields. He has published 12 papers in excellent journals including the American Economic Review.