Todd Sarver

Todd Sarver is a Professor of Economics at Duke University, affiliated with the Economics department. His research focuses on microeconomic theory, decision theory, and behavioral economics, with an emphasis on modeling psychological phenomena such as regret and temptation, cognitive constraints, and attitudes toward risk in dynamic environments. His work has been published in leading journals such as Econometrica and the Journal of Economic Theory, and he has received grants from the National Science Foundation. Sarver's recent publications include studies on evolutionary perspectives and behavioral characterizations of naiveté for time-inconsistent preferences.

Todd Sarver is a professor at Duke University specializing in Microeconomic Theory, Decision Theory, and Behavioral Economics. His research explores the intersection of these fields, focusing on how individuals make decisions under uncertainty and how preferences evolve over time. Key themes include regret aversion, time-inconsistent preferences, and the role of ambiguity in economic behavior. His work often integrates theoretical models with empirical insights, examining topics such as risk attitudes, self-control, and the impact of cognitive limitations on decision-making. Sarver's publications highlight the importance of behavioral characterizations and evolutionary perspectives in understanding economic choices.