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C. Mónica Capra is a Professor of Economic Sciences at Claremont Graduate University and Chair of its Department of Economics (2015-2016). Specializing in experimental and behavioral economics, she integrates psychology and neuroscience principles to analyze economic decision-making. Her research explores how personality, mood, emotions, and bounded rationality influence economic behavior, with particular focus on prosocial actions and volunteering motivations.
- BA from Franklin & Marshall College (1992)
- PhD in Economics from University of Virginia (1999)
Her interdisciplinary work at the School of Politics and Economics examines neural mechanisms of decision-making through collaborations with neuroscientists and data scientists. Key trends in her recent publications (2018-2023) include:
- Application of behavioral economics to volunteering decisions and altruistic self-concept
- Integration of neuroeconomic methods in studying personality-driven probability distortions
- Development of online experimental platforms using Amazon Mechanical Turk
- Analysis of prosocial incentives in gig economy performance
- Exploration of AI-assisted research methodologies like GPT applications
- Investigation of genetic and hormonal influences on economic behavior
Scientific recognitions include:
- Phi Beta Kappa Excellence in Teaching Award (Emory University, 2009)
- Fantastic Four recognition for young researchers (Emory Wheel Magazine, 2007)
- Top 2% publishing liberal arts assistant professors (1991-2001 ranking)
- Multiple invited lectures at international institutions and conferences
As a BESTLab faculty member, she leads experiments combining economics with biological constraints. Her teaching portfolio spans graduate courses on Experimental Economics, Behavioral Economics, and Neuroeconomics, with notable course development in Grant Writing and Economic Games.
