Regular biography
Anya Samek is an Associate Professor of Economics and Strategy at the University of California, San Diego, within the Rady School of Management. Her research interests include economics and strategy, though specific details about her research focus are not provided. She is affiliated with the Business Administration department and can be contacted via email at asamek@ucsd.edu. Her faculty profile is available at https://rady.ucsd.edu/faculty/anya-samek.html.
Scholar-generated biography
Anya Samek is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Rady School of Management, University of California San Diego. Her research focuses on Experimental Economics, Behavioral Economics, Applied Microeconomics, and Visual Analytics. She explores how behavioral insights can inform policy and improve decision-making in areas such as financial literacy, child nutrition, and public goods provision. Her work often combines experimental methods with real-world applications, emphasizing the role of cognitive biases and social dynamics in economic behavior. Samek's research also investigates the impact of visual tools and narratives on economic decisions, particularly in contexts involving health, education, and financial planning.