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Eric Cardella is an Associate Professor of Energy Commerce and Business Economics at the Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University. He holds a PhD and MA in Economics from the University of Arizona and a BA in Economics from UC San Diego. His research focuses on behavioral economics, experimental economics, personnel economics, and energy economics, with notable studies on topics like masking behavior, competition effects, and financial market dynamics.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, University of Arizona, 2012
- MA in Economics, University of Arizona, 2009
- BA in Economics, UC San Diego, 2006
Research Interests: Dr. Cardella explores behavioral responses to policy interventions (e.g., masking mandates), moral behavior in competitive settings, and energy market dynamics. His experimental studies often address practical applications in labor markets, consumer decision-making, and financial systems.
Recent Trends in Articles: His work spans behavioral responses to public health policies, competitive dynamics, and energy economics. Key themes include the contagiousness of greed, gender effects in investment decisions, and post-disaster business recovery strategies.
Awards:
- Donald Wells Fellowship for Excellence in Teaching (2011)
- Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings NSF Fellow (2011)
- Steven Manos Prize (2009)
Advising & Grants:** Advised students include John Statzer and Hainan Sheng. Secured grants from Rawls College, Texas Tech’s Transdisciplinary Research Academy, and others. Multiple external grant proposals submitted to NSF, TIAA, and others.
Labs & Teams:** Active in Texas Tech’s behavioral economics research groups and collaborative projects on energy markets and experimental design.
