Syon Bhanot

Associate Professor of Economics

Areas of Expertise

• Behavioral economics
• Public policy
• Experimental economics
• Decision-making
• Public economics

Affiliations

• Academic Affiliate, Office of Evaluation Sciences

• Research Affiliate, Busara Center for Behavioral Economics

• Senior Researcher, MIT Applied Cooperation Team

• Co-Founder, Philadelphia Behavioral Science Initiative

• Member, American Economic Association

In the News

• The Philadelphia Inquirer: Philly’s ban has prevented 200 million plastic bags from being used
• New York Times Op-Ed: You're Stronger Than Your Quarantine Fatigue (2020)
• NPR Planet Money Podcast: Mask Communication (2020)
• WHYY/NPR Radio Times Interview: Why Aren't People Getting Vaccinated (2021)

Profile

• Swarthmore Profile Page
• Personal Website
• Twitter