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Dr. Steven Bosworth is an Associate Professor in Economics at the University of Reading, where he serves as BESS Co-director and Module Convener for EC146 & EC301. His academic work focuses on understanding human behavior through the lens of economics, with particular emphasis on how context, motivation, and the social environment shape cooperative behaviors.
Dr. Bosworth earned his academic qualifications from prestigious institutions:
- PhD in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh (2013)
- MA in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh (2010)
- BSc in Economics and Mathematics from Truman State University (2008)
His research program uses microeconomic theory and controlled laboratory experiments to investigate how context, motivation, and the social environment influence human cooperation. Dr. Bosworth has made significant contributions to understanding how uncertainty about intentions can frustrate coordinated shifts to better practices, how the distribution of prosocial dispositions in society hinges on competitive environments, and the consequences of social fragmentation on wellbeing. His current work explores the implications of context-dependent motivation within organizations, as well as the implications of identity on economic and social behavior.
His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward examining the intersection of identity, social fragmentation, and economic behavior. The works from 2021-2025 particularly focus on how technological advances affect social cohesion, the economic determinants of social identity, and the wellbeing implications of family dynamics during extraordinary circumstances like lockdowns.
Dr. Bosworth has received notable recognition for his research:
- Rebuilding Macroeconomics Social Cooperation Hub small grants (2019-2020, £21,500)
- Young Scientists Program research grant from the German-Israeli Foundation for Scientific Research and Development (2016-2017, 20,000 EUR)
As an active researcher and educator, Dr. Bosworth welcomes PhD applications in behavioral and experimental economics, with particular interest in proposals investigating human cooperation within and between organizations and the economic determinants of social identity. His work connects with several research centers including the Behavioural Economics group, Labour and Household Economics group, and Business Economics and Finance group at the University of Reading.
