Chloe Tergiman

Chloe Tergiman is an Associate Professor of Risk Management at the Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University. She specializes in Experimental Economics and Bargaining, focusing on mechanisms like oaths, deception in markets, and power dynamics in negotiations. Her work bridges theoretical models with real-world applications in education policy and financial markets.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, New York University, 2010
• BS in Economics and Mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005

Research Interests: Dr. Tergiman explores how social and institutional factors influence economic behavior. Key themes include credibility in promise-keeping, strategic deception in markets, and the persistence of power in bargaining scenarios. Her experimental methods reveal nuanced insights into human decision-making under uncertainty and competition.

Publications Overview: Her recent work spans topics like college admissions efficiency, oath efficacy, and power dynamics. Articles often combine game theory with behavioral insights, addressing contemporary challenges in market design and regulatory frameworks.

Awards:

• 2024 Management Science Service Awards

Professional Contributions: Active in academic service, her research impacts policy design in education and finance. Her laboratory experiments inform theories on communication, reputation, and strategic negotiation.