The research in Psychology and Economics (aka Behavioral Economics) suggests that
individuals deviate from the standard model in three respects:(1) nonstandard …

Why do people vote? We design a field experiment to estimate a model of voting “because
others will ask”. The expectation of being asked motivates turnout if individuals derive pride …

In cross-sectional data sets from ten credit markets, we find that middle-aged adults borrow
at lower interest rates and pay fewer fees relative to younger and older adults. Fee and …

This paper studies the introduction of electronic voting technology in Brazilian elections.
Estimates exploiting a regression discontinuity design indicate that electronic voting reduced …

It has long been known that human cognitive function improves through young adulthood
and then declines across the later life span. Here we examined how decision-making …

What is the role of structural estimation in behavioral economics? I discuss advantages, and
limitations, of the work in Structural Behavioral Economics. I also cover common modeling …

We use laboratory experiments to test models of rational inattention, in which people acquire
information to maximize utility net of information costs. We show that subjects adjust their …

Recent evidence suggests consumers pay less attention to commodity taxes levied at the
register than to taxes included in a good's posted price. If this attention gap is larger for high …

This paper investigates the reasons behind the low representation of women among
legislators. Using data from Spain, we find that parties tend to nominate female candidates …

A renewed, energetic interest in voting technologies erupted in political science following
the 2000 presidential election. Spawned initially by the recount controversy in Florida, the …