Attila Ambrus
Regular biography
Attila Ambrus is a Professor of Economics at Duke University, affiliated with the Economics department. His research spans game theory, experimental economics, microeconomic theory, industrial organization, political economics, development economics, and economic history. He has published in leading journals such as the American Economic Review, Quarterly Journal of Economics, Econometrica, and Theoretical Economics. His recent work includes studies on the impact of a 'None of the above' ballot option on voting behavior and election outcomes, as well as research on risk-sharing networks and delegation-based theories of expertise. Ambrus has also received grants from the National Science Foundation for various research projects.
Scholar-generated biography
Attila Ambrus is a Professor of Economics at Duke University, specializing in Microeconomic Theory, Game Theory, Experimental Economics, Development Economics, and Industrial Organization. His research explores how economic decisions are influenced by social, institutional, and informational factors. Ambrus investigates topics such as risk-sharing in social networks, the impact of disease epidemics on urban development, and the role of advertising in media markets. His work often combines theoretical models with experimental methods to analyze human behavior in strategic settings. Through empirical and theoretical studies, he contributes to understanding economic outcomes in development contexts and market structures.