Public Health, Auctions, and Teaching

What could a research arc look like? Matt shares the story of his career pivot from a pure experimental economist to one that includes researching on teaching economics with pop culture. Matt’s early research on cigarette packaging and sin taxes measured how graphic warning labels influenced consumer behavior. His most recent work? A paper on the game show Cutthroat Kitchen that explores how people value the prestige of winning over the money they win. Throughout the episode, Matt reflects on what drives his research choices and how his interests have evolved.

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