John Ifcher

John Ifcher is a Professor of Economics and Department Chair at the Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University. He teaches courses in microeconomics, behavioral economics, public sector economics, and poverty/income inequality, with a research focus on decision-making on behalf of others, subjective well-being, social welfare programs, and the impact of economics instruction.

• Education: PhD in Economics (UC Berkeley), MPA (Columbia University), BS in Computer Science & Psychology (University of Michigan).

His research explores behavioral economics through laboratory experiments, examining topics like competitive preferences, income inequality effects on happiness, and poverty simulations. Recent publications in American Economic Review, Management Science, and Journal of Health Economics highlight his work on inequity aversion, gender gaps in competition, and policy responses to crises like the Great Recession and COVID-19.

John Ifcher has received the Russell Sage Foundation Award and collaborates extensively with scholars like Homa Zarghamee, Carol Graham, and Chris Herbst. His work appears in journals spanning economics, psychology, and health sciences, reflecting interdisciplinary interests.