Jordi Brandts

Jordi Brandts is a Research Professor at the Institute for Economic Analysis (CSIC) and the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics (Barcelona GSE). He holds a B.A. in Economics from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on experimental economics, exploring cooperation, organizational behavior, market dynamics, conflict resolution, and strategic communication. Brandts has held significant editorial roles, including Editor-in-Chief of Experimental Economics and Advisory Editor for Games and Economic Behavior. He has been awarded numerous grants from institutions like the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness and the European Commission. His work bridges theoretical and experimental approaches to understand human behavior in economic systems.

Education:

• B.A. in Economics, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1972–1977)
• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Pennsylvania (1977–1986)

Research Interests:

• Experimental analysis of cooperation mechanisms
• Strategic communication in economic contexts
• Organizational economics and leadership
• Market design and competition dynamics
• Behavioral responses to conflict and social norms

Grants & Awards:

• Over 20 grants from Spanish and European institutions (1987–2017)
• European Vice-President of the Economic Science Association (2016–present)

Professional Contributions:

• Former Serra-Ramoneda/Caixa Catalunya Chair at UAB (2008–2013)
• Key contributor to experimental studies on labor markets, institutional design, and policy impact