Ryan Oprea

Ryan Oprea is a Professor of Economics at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. Formerly, he held positions at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) and the University of British Columbia. He holds the Maxwell C. and Mary Pellish Chair in Economics and previously directed the Laboratory for the Integration of Theory and Experiments (LITE) at UCSB.

His research employs controlled laboratory experiments to explore how complexity shapes human decision-making, particularly in dynamic and strategic environments. Notable contributions include studies on bounded rationality, time continuity effects in games, and the design of economic policies.

His work has been recognized with awards such as the 2021 Exeter Prize for experimental research. He serves on editorial boards for journals like the American Economic Review and Experimental Economics, and contributes to organizations like the Economic Science Association and the SAGE Center for the Study of the Mind.

Recent research focuses on complexity measurement, cognitive costs in decision-making, and the interplay between behavioral biases and aggregate outcomes. His experiments often bridge theoretical models and real-world applications, emphasizing practical implications for policy design and institutional frameworks.