Gary Bolton

Gary Bolton is a distinguished Professor of Management at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas, holding the O.P. Jindal Distinguished Chair. He serves as Co-Director of the Center and Laboratory for Behavioral Operations and Economics (LBOE). Bolton specializes in decision-making, economic design, and experimental economics, with research focusing on negotiation, trust, reputation systems, and strategic learning. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in market feedback mechanisms and behavioral operations.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Carnegie Mellon University (1990)
• M.A. in Mathematics, University of California, Berkeley (1985)
• B.A. in Economics and Mathematics, Drew University (1983)

Research interests include experimental economics, game theory, and the design of market trust systems. He has explored how social responsibility influences risk behavior and the impact of feedback mechanisms on online trading. His interdisciplinary approach integrates insights from behavioral economics, operations management, and policy.

Awards:

• Pennsylvania State University MBA Core Instructor Award (multiple years)
• Carnegie Mellon University Outstanding Undergraduate Instructor Award (1989-90)

Bolton has held visiting positions at institutions such as Harvard University, the University of Cologne, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is affiliated with organizations like the American Economic Association and the Economic Science Association. His work has been featured in top journals and media, including the European Economic Review and Management Science.

Key contributions include studies on the fragility of nudging mechanisms and the role of social networks in coordination. The LBOE, co-directed with Dr. Elena Katok, focuses on behavioral operations research and experimental methodologies.