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Andrew Caplin is a Silver Professor of Economics at New York University, leading the Sloan Foundation Program on Cognitive Economics. He holds a Ph.D. from Yale University (1983) and a B.A. from Cambridge University (1978), both in Economics. His research focuses on cognitive economics, exploring decision-making processes, AI-human collaboration, and their implications for policy and business. Caplin's groundbreaking work includes authoring An Introduction to Cognitive Economics: The Science of Mistakes, which establishes cognitive economics as an interdisciplinary field analyzing decision errors and their societal impacts. His research spans topics such as economic fluctuations, housing market design, and the cognitive economy’s labor market transformation.
Caplin’s recent studies emphasize clear communication protocols to reduce decision-making errors, evidenced by his work in Mexican labor courts where indexed case files halved successful appeals. He also pioneers equity-sharing mortgages through Genrae, aiming to revolutionize housing finance. His Copenhagen Life Panel study tracks career trajectories and earnings resilience in the cognitive economy, while his Accelerator for Cognitive Economics initiative promotes interdisciplinary research and education. Caplin’s work bridges academia and practice, influencing policy through frameworks like clarity-by-design for legal and financial disclosures.
His research collaborations include studies on subjective earnings risk, worker productivity, and the role of AI in shaping career adaptability. He advocates for educational reforms to teach decision-making skills, emphasizing calibration and proper scoring rules. Caplin’s contributions span theoretical advancements, empirical studies, and practical applications, positioning him as a leader in redefining economics in an AI-driven world.
