Amrish Patel

Amrish Patel is an Associate Professor in Economics at the University of East Anglia's School of Economics. His research focuses on Behavioural Health Economics and Behavioural Game Theory, particularly examining vaccination behaviour and belief-dependent motivations like reciprocity and guilt. He holds a PhD from the University of Kent and previously worked at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Patel leads projects such as FluCare, a National Institute for Health and Care Research-funded initiative improving care home staff influenza vaccination rates. His work aligns with UN SDGs related to Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3) and Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11). He has collaborated with institutions like the British Academy and Society for the Advancement of Behavioural Economics. Patel's research spans experimental economics, public health interventions, and policy design, with a focus on translating theoretical insights into practical solutions.

• Education: PhD in Economics, University of Kent
• Prior Position: Assistant Professor at University of Gothenburg

His research interests include:

• Modelling social norms and psychological factors in economic decision-making
• Evaluating healthcare interventions to improve vaccination uptake
• Designing behaviour change interventions using game-theoretic principles

Notable projects include a £1.2M FluCare trial and studies on integrity training to combat corruption. Patel has published widely in journals like Economics Letters and Vaccine, with a focus on both theoretical frameworks and applied public health challenges.