Alex Rees-Jones

Alex Rees-Jones is an Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, affiliated with the Business Economics and Public Policy Department. His research focuses on integrating psychology into economic policy analysis, particularly examining how individuals respond to policy incentives in psychologically biased ways, with an emphasis on tax systems and assignment mechanisms. His work has been featured in various publications, including Knowledge@Wharton and The Financial Times. Rees-Jones is also active in teaching and has contributed to discussions on topics such as affirmative action, tax compliance, and the impact of the pandemic on education.

Alex Rees-Jones is a researcher in Behavioral Economics, Public Economics, and Market Design. His work explores how behavioral biases influence economic decisions, particularly in public policy and market mechanisms. Rees-Jones investigates topics such as tax behavior, residency matching, and the impact of behavioral nudges on welfare. His research combines experimental methods with empirical analysis to uncover how individuals respond to policy interventions and market designs. He has examined issues like loss aversion, attention variation, and preference misrepresentation in various contexts, including education and immigration. His studies highlight the importance of behavioral insights in shaping effective public policies and market mechanisms.