Martin Cripps

Prof Martin Cripps is a Professor of Economics at University College London (UCL), Department of Economics. His academic journey includes roles at the University of Exeter (1984-1987), University of Warwick (1987-2000), and Olin Business School (2000-2006) before joining UCL in 2006. He holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science (1981-1986).

His research focuses on economic theory, applied economics, and econometrics, with a strong emphasis on strategic behavior, reputation dynamics, and Bayesian learning models. Notable themes in his work include repeated games, collusion under private information, and the interplay between experimentation and resource allocation in queues. His contributions extend to foundational topics like optimal learning strategies and the design of auctions and tenders.

Prof Cripps has authored over 60 publications spanning theoretical and applied economics. His recent work explores asymptotic complexity in strategic settings and common learning mechanisms in dynamic systems. He has held editorial roles and contributed to policy discussions on economic coordination and institutional design.

His academic leadership includes roles in curriculum development and interdisciplinary collaboration. He is affiliated with UCL’s Department of Economics and has advised multiple institutions on economic modeling and strategic decision-making frameworks.