Emanuel Vespa

Emanuel Vespa is a Professor at the University of California, San Diego, in the Department of Economics. He holds a Ph.D. from New York University, earned in 2012. As Faculty Director of Student Advising, he oversees academic guidance for students. His research focuses on behavioral and experimental economics, with particular interest in mistakes in decision-making, information processing, and the determinants of cooperation. Dr. Vespa's work contributes to the understanding of microeconomic theory and human behavior in economic contexts.

Emanuel Vespa is an experimental and behavioral economist at UC San Diego, focusing on the intersection of cognitive limitations and economic decision-making. His research explores how individuals process uncertainty, make contingent decisions, and learn from experience in strategic environments. Through controlled laboratory experiments, Vespa investigates anomalies in traditional economic models, such as base-rate neglect, the sure-thing principle, and strategic uncertainty. His work also examines the role of communication, information transmission, and learning in dynamic games and multilateral bargaining scenarios. By analyzing deviations from rational behavior, Vespa contributes to understanding the psychological and cognitive factors influencing economic choices.