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Professor Douglas Bernheim is a faculty member at the Department of Economics, Stanford University. He holds a BA in Economics from Harvard University and a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Bernheim is a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER).
- Former Institute Director of the Stanford Department of Economics (2014–2021)
- Former Director of the Stanford Institute for Theoretical Economics (SITE)
- Co-Editor of the American Economic Review and the Handbook of Behavioral Economics
Bernheim's research spans behavioral economics, game theory, welfare economics, industrial economics, contract theory, finance, and political economy. His work has introduced foundational concepts such as rationalizability, menu auctions, and incomplete contracts, alongside a framework for welfare economics integrating psychological factors and human error. His research impacts both economic theory and practical applications in business and public policy.
Notable scientific awards include election as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Econometric Society, as well as prestigious Guggenheim and Sloan Foundation Fellowships. Bernheim also contributes to society through his consulting role at Bates White, where he provides expert testimony in litigation, mergers, and regulatory cases.
