Kirby Nielsen

Kirby Nielsen is a Professor of Economics and holds the William H. Hurt Scholar title in the Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He is actively engaged in research and academic teaching within the field of economic theory.

His research focuses on Experimental Economics, Decision Theory, and Microeconomic Theory. These areas explore how individuals make choices under uncertainty, test economic models through controlled experiments, and develop theoretical frameworks for strategic behavior and market mechanisms.

Kirby Nielsen has not provided a list of recent publications, but his research interests suggest a strong theoretical and empirical orientation in microeconomic behavior. His work likely contributes to foundational debates in economic science through experimental validation and formal modeling.

• Email: kirby@caltech.edu (with a note to use Gmail if available)
• Phone: (626) 395-4094

Dr. Nielsen has not listed any scientific awards or fellowships in the provided text. There is no mention of grant funding or formal advising roles for students, though as a full professor at Caltech, he likely supervises graduate research.

He is affiliated with the Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences at Caltech, a leading center for interdisciplinary research in economics, political science, and philosophy. The division supports experimental and theoretical research in decision-making and social behavior.