Alexander D. Smith

Alexander D. Smith is an Associate Professor at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute within the Social Science & Policy Studies department, affiliated with the Economics program. His research bridges behavioral economics and experimental methods to study personal finance and pro-social behaviors.

• PhD in Economics (University of Calgary, 2010)
• MA in Economics (University of Toronto, 2004)
• BA in Economics (York University, 2003)

Smith's work focuses on biases in financial decision-making and cooperation dynamics, particularly through public goods games to analyze trust, altruism, and long-term behavioral patterns. His recent projects include a book on behavioral finance and media contributions to publications like WalletHub.

Publications highlight experimental studies on zero-based budgeting, SR-22 insurance, and cooperative behavior. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his expertise is frequently sought for media commentary and financial education initiatives.