Alberto Prati

Alberto Prati is an Assistant Professor in Economics at University College London (UCL), affiliated with the School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES). He also serves as an Associate Researcher at the University of Oxford and the London School of Economics (LSE). His research focuses on applied, experimental, and behavioral economics, with a particular emphasis on well-being, inflation impacts, and pro-environmental behavior. Prati holds a BSc in Econometrics and a BA in Philosophy from Pantheon-Sorbonne University, an MRes in Economics from the Paris School of Economics, and a PhD in Economics from Aix-Marseille University, where his doctoral work earned awards from Aix-Marseille University, Marseille City Hall, and the International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies.

His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Key themes in his publications include the causal effects of health interventions on beliefs, the wellbeing costs of inflation inequalities, and the environmental implications of global labor markets. He frequently employs experimental methods to explore how subjective experiences, such as happiness and memory, shape economic behavior and policy outcomes.

• Awards: Multiple recognitions for doctoral research, including awards from Aix-Marseille University, Marseille City Hall, and the International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies.
• Grants/Advising: While specific grants are not detailed, his research indicates engagement with policy-relevant topics, suggesting potential funding ties to institutions focused on well-being and sustainability.
• Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary teams at UCL, Oxford, and LSE, though specific lab affiliations are unspecified in the text.