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The Siposium: Unpacking the Science Behind Our Daily Decisions

This month we learn how emotions play a powerful role in shaping the decisions we make every day. Join us for an engaging talk exploring how modern research in behavioral, experimental, and neuroeconomics is uncovering the complex interplay between feelings and economic choices. From the influence of fear and joy on financial risk-taking to the neural mechanisms behind fairness and trust, this session dives into groundbreaking discoveries and innovative methods. Learn how emotions can lead to unexpected decision patterns and what this means for individuals, markets, and policies. Whether you're curious about the science or its real-world implications, this event promises insights into the human side of economics.

Speaker Bio: Kamyar (Kam) is a Ph.D. Economist and Data Scientist. His graduate research included topics on behavioral economics and was conducted using experimental and neuroeconomic methods alongside co-authors affiliated with Ohio State University, Texas A&M University, and University of California in Los Angeles. Before that, he graduated in mathematics and economics majors with Distinction Honors Magna Cum Laude from Drexel University.

March 11, 2025

7:00-9:00pm

Seventh Son - 1101 N 4th St, Columbus, OH