Regular biography
Philipp Sadowski is an Associate Professor of Economics at Duke University, affiliated with the Department of Economics in the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on microeconomic theory, decision theory, and behavioral economics, with an emphasis on the interaction between observable economic behavior and the formation of beliefs. His work includes topics such as subjective learning, rational inattention, and other-regarding motives. He serves as the Director of Ph.D. Placement for Economics and has published in leading journals. His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation.
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Philipp Sadowski is a professor in the Economics Department at Duke University, specializing in Microeconomic Theory, Decision Theory, and Behavioral Economics. His research explores the intersection of subjective learning, dynamic preferences, and behavioral biases in economic decision-making. Key themes include the role of information choice, preference for flexibility, and the impact of psychological factors such as overeagerness and inertial behavior on economic outcomes. His work often integrates evolutionary perspectives and non-expected utility models to analyze risk, ambiguity, and strategic choice. Sadowski's publications frequently address how individuals update beliefs and make decisions under uncertainty, with applications in financial markets and macroeconomic policy.