NEURECONOMICS
the Field of Neuroeconomics: Key Researchers, Recent Studies, and Research Centers
Neuroeconomics is an interdisciplinary field combining neuroscience, psychology, and economics to study decision-making processes. This overview highlights some of the current leading figures and recent research in the field.
Key Researchers
David V. Smith: Dr. Smith is the Principal Investigator of the Neuroeconomics Lab at Temple University and an Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience. His lab's work is supported by grants from various national institutes[^1].
Camelia Kuhnen: An expert in neuroeconomics, behavioral finance, and corporate finance, Kuhnen has conducted research on how brain chemistry and life experiences influence financial decision-making[^2].
Paul Glimcher: A pioneer in the field, Glimcher joined the Center for Neural Science at NYU in 1989 and has been instrumental in the development of neuroeconomics[^3].
Jonathan Cohen: Co-director of the Princeton Neuroscience Institute at Princeton University, Cohen has significantly contributed to advancing the field of neuroeconomics[^2].
Recent Research and Experiments
Decision-making Across the Lifespan: Research is being conducted on how social and non-social information integration during decision-making changes across different ages[^1].
Choice Overload: Studies are exploring the neural mechanisms underlying economic and social decision-making, focusing on the complexities of choice overload and its impact on decision-making processes[^1].
Top-down Regulatory Processes: Investigations are being carried out on how top-down regulatory processes influence decision-making and reward processing[^1].
Risk and Investment Strategy: Research examines how individuals' brain chemistry and life experiences influence their financial decision-making, including the impact of external cues on investment decisions[^2].
Neural Basis of Decision-Making: The Huettel Lab at Duke University studies the neural basis of decision-making and cognition, using functional neuroimaging, computational modeling, and eye tracking[^2].
Research Centers
Neuroeconomics Lab at Temple University: Led by Dr. David V. Smith, this lab focuses on various aspects of decision-making[^1].
Princeton Neuroscience Institute: Co-directed by Jonathan Cohen, this institute conducts research on neuroeconomics and decision-making[^2].
Glimcher Lab at NYU Langone School of Medicine: This lab focuses on developing models of human choice, incorporating insights from economics, psychology, and neuroscience[^2].
Center for Neuroeconomic Studies at CGU: This center studies the neurophysiology of economic decisions, examining both selfish and selfless behaviors[^2].
Huettel Lab at Duke University: The lab investigates the neural basis of decision-making and cognition[^2].
The field of neuroeconomics continues to evolve, with researchers utilizing advanced brain imaging technologies such as fMRI, EEG,
