Paula Onuchic

Paula Onuchic is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science, affiliated with the Department of Economics. Her research focuses on Microeconomic Theory and Information Economics. She teaches courses such as EC487: Advanced Micro and EC554: Micro for Theory. Her professional website is https://paulaonuchic.com/, and she can be contacted via email at p.f.onuchic@lse.ac.uk. Her office hours are Thursdays from 11:15 to 12:15 during WT 2026, and she is based in room SAL.4.27.

Paula Onuchic is an economist specializing in Economic Theory and Information Economics. Her research explores topics such as discrimination, signaling, and the role of information in economic decision-making. She investigates how individuals and groups convey value, manage incentives, and deal with misperceptions in collaborative and team-based environments. Her work includes studies on statistical discrimination, informed intermediaries, and the impact of disclosure on behavior. Onuchic's research highlights the interplay between information asymmetry and economic outcomes, with a focus on how institutions and social structures influence these dynamics. Her contributions provide valuable insights into the mechanisms of discrimination and the informational challenges faced in economic settings.