Ran Spiegler

Ran Spiegler is a Professor of Economics at both Tel Aviv University and University College London (UCL). He holds a PhD in Economics from Tel Aviv University (1999). His research focuses on economic theory, behavioral economics, and bounded rationality, with notable contributions to understanding decision-making under flawed causal reasoning, narrative-driven political and economic dynamics, and market behaviors influenced by limited consumer rationality. Spiegler has held roles including Member at the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton, 2000-2001) and Prize Research Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford (1999-2000).

• Education: PhD in Economics, Tel Aviv University (1999)
• Affiliations: Professorships at Tel Aviv University (2009–present) and UCL (2006–present)

Research Interests: Spiegler’s work explores how bounded rationality shapes economic outcomes, including consumer decision-making, market competition, and the role of narratives in political mobilization. He has authored influential books like Bounded Rationality and Industrial Organization (2011) and The Curious Culture of Economic Theory (2024), which critique and expand economic theory’s methodologies.

Recent Articles: His recent work examines topics such as false narratives in politics, monopolistic data practices, and competitive markets with imperfectly discerning consumers. These studies highlight interdisciplinary applications of economic theory to modern challenges like algorithmic transparency and platform economics.

• Awards: Prize Research Fellow, Nuffield College, Oxford (1999–2000)

Grants & Labs: While specific grants are not detailed, his research is funded through institutional affiliations. He collaborates widely, with notable co-authors like Kfir Eliaz and Yair Antler.