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Syon Bhanot is an Associate Professor of Economics at Swarthmore College, with additional appointments as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania). He specializes in behavioral economics, public economics, and experimental economics, focusing on pro-social behavior, decision-making, and development economics.
- Academic Affiliate, Office of Evaluation Sciences
- Board Member, Busara Center for Behavioral Economics
- Senior Researcher, MIT Applied Cooperation Initiative
- Co-Founder, Philadelphia Behavioral Science Initiative
- Member, American Economic Association
His research emphasizes field experiments using behavioral science concepts to influence decision-making, with applications in public policy, poverty reduction, and environmental sustainability. Recent publications explore topics like political messaging effects, administrative burden reduction, and social norm influences on conservation behavior. His work has appeared in journals like The New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Development Economics, and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes.
He is a frequent media commentator in outlets including the New York Times, NPR, and The Philadelphia Inquirer, with notable contributions on quarantine compliance and vaccine hesitancy. His interdisciplinary approach bridges economics with environmental studies and public health.
