C. Monica Capra

C. Monica Capra is a Professor of Economic Sciences at Claremont Graduate University, where she is a core faculty member in the Department of Economic Sciences. She also holds the title of Visiting Fellow, reflecting her active engagement in academic research and collaboration.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, University of Virginia
• BA in Economics, Franklin & Marshall College

Her research centers on understanding human decision-making through the lenses of experimental and behavioral economics. She investigates how introspection, mood, and personality shape economic choices, contributing foundational work in behavioral game theory. Her approach is highly transdisciplinary, involving collaborations with data scientists, neuroscientists, and psychologists to enrich economic models with insights from other fields.

Professor Capra serves in key academic roles, including Associate Editor of the Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics and member of the editorial boards of Experimental Economics and the Journal of the Experimental Science Association. She is also a member of the executive committee of the Economic Science Association.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Fellow #24, Bolivian Academy of Economic Sciences

She has contributed to the academic community through leadership in publication, including co-editing the Handbook of Experimental Game Theory. While no advisees are listed, her editorial and collaborative work suggests a strong mentorship and leadership presence in her field. Her research continues to influence both theoretical and applied economic science.