Antonio Cabrales

Antonio Cabrales is a Full Professor (Research Chair in Economics) at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, San Diego, and a B.A. from Universidad Complutense. He previously served as Professor and Head of the Economics Department at University College London and Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona. Currently, he is Executive Vice President of the European Economic Association and an Honorary Fellow of both the European and Spanish Economic Associations.

His research focuses on social networks, mechanism design, learning and evolutionary games, experimental economics, behavioral economics, and industrial organization. He has held editorial roles at the Journal of Economic Theory, Journal of the European Economic Association, and SERIEs, among others.

Recent work explores topics such as gender stereotypes in team formation, climate change mitigation strategies, and the impact of education policies. Cabrales’ experimental studies often address policy-relevant questions, including redistributive politics, bullying prevention, and vocational training efficacy. His contributions bridge theoretical insights with practical applications in education, labor markets, and environmental policy.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Honorary Fellow, European Economic Association
  • Honorary Fellow, Spanish Economic Association
• Grants & Advising: Extensive funding for projects on climate policy, education reform, and social norms. Advised numerous institutions on policy design, including experimental evaluations of school systems and labor market interventions.
• Labs & Teams: Leads research initiatives such as TeensLab, focusing on adolescent economic behavior, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on climate change and social network dynamics.