Syon Bhanot

Syon Bhanot is an Associate Professor of Economics at Swarthmore College specializing in behavioral and public economics. His research focuses on field experiments applying behavioral science to decision-making, particularly in pro-social behavior, public policy, development, and poverty studies. He collaborates with partners like the City of Philadelphia, World Bank, and USAID, with publications in interdisciplinary journals such as The New England Journal of Medicine and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes.

• Research Affiliate at Busara Center for Behavioral Economics
• Senior Researcher at MIT's Applied Cooperation Team (ACT)
• Founding member of Philadelphia Behavioral Science Initiative
• Award-winning educator with teaching experience at Harvard, Brown, and Northeastern
• Media commentator featured in New York Times, NPR, and Philadelphia Inquirer

His work bridges experimental economics with real-world policy applications, emphasizing behavioral interventions to address societal challenges.

Scientific Awards:

• Award-winning teacher
• Vice President of BEEMA (2019-2020)