Mike Shor

Mike Shor is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Connecticut's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His expertise spans experimental economics, game theory, industrial organization, and behavioral decision-making. Shor holds a Ph.D. from Rutgers University and a B.A. from the University of Virginia. He has received multiple teaching and research awards, including the Grillo Award for Teaching Excellence (2022, 2015) and Grillo Award for Research Excellence (2012).

His research focuses on choice architecture optimization, decision-making under complexity, and antitrust economics. Notable contributions include studies on reducing choice overload through sequential presentation and analyzing age-related decision strategies. Shor has secured grants such as the NIH-funded project on 'Decision-making with too Many Options' (2008–2011).

Teaching responsibilities include Game Theory (undergraduate), Experimental Economics (graduate seminar), and Microeconomic Theory II (PhD core). His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in marketing, operations, and policy.