David Owens

David Owens is an Associate Professor of Economics at Haverford College, holding a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley and a B.S. from the University of Delaware. Based in Chase Hall 201, he can be contacted at dowens@haverford.edu or (610) 896-4295.

Education:

• B.S., University of Delaware
• Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley

Owens specializes in experimental economics with a focus on decision-making under uncertainty. His research examines cognitive biases like overconfidence, delegation mechanisms, altruistic behavior, and social learning dynamics through controlled laboratory experiments. Key contributions include investigations into how noisy feedback distorts self-assessment, how payoff externalities influence observational learning, and the strategic implications of cognitive load in game-theoretic contexts. His work bridges economic theory with psychological insights to explain real-world decision anomalies.

Analysis of his 13 publications (2000-2024) reveals consistent methodological rigor in experimental design across behavioral economics, game theory, and environmental applications. Recurring themes include strategic decision-making under information constraints, the psychology of risk perception, and social dynamics in innovation adoption. Notably, his environmental economics work connects behavioral insights to sustainability challenges, while his sports economics research applies game theory to NFL outcomes.

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While his teaching materials include an OER economics course packet (2021), no student advisees or research grants were specified in the available information.

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