David Danz

Dr. David Danz is a Research Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Pittsburgh. Previously, he served as a staff member at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center in their Research Department Market Behavior. His research focuses on Experimental Economics, Behavioral Economics, Decision Theory, and Econometrics, with an emphasis on understanding how incentives and cognitive biases influence decision-making in economic contexts.

David’s work examines mechanisms like belief elicitation, behavioral incentive compatibility, and market dynamics. He has collaborated with institutions such as the Pittsburgh Experimental Economics Lab (PEEL) and the Behavioral Economics Design Initiative. His experimental methodologies address real-world issues such as ethical consumer behavior, delegation decisions, and the impact of hindsight bias on competitive outcomes.

Key publication trends include analyzing mechanisms of incentive compatibility through experiments, exploring fairness in markets, and investigating cognitive biases like overconfidence and projective thinking. His research bridges theoretical models with empirical evidence, often using controlled laboratory settings to test hypotheses.

David is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Economics, the WZB Berlin, and the Behavioral Economics Design Initiative. His contributions span academic journals and working papers, emphasizing rigorous experimental design and its applications to policy and organizational behavior.