Todd Kaplan

Professor Todd Kaplan is a part-time Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Exeter and the University of Haifa. His research spans Economic Theory, Experimental Economics, and Behavioral Economics, with notable contributions to contests, auctions, and mechanism design. He has received grants from major foundations including the Nuffield Foundation, British Academy, and Israeli Science Foundation.

• Education
  • B.S., Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 1989
  • M.A., Economics, University of Minnesota, 1991
  • Ph.D., Economics, University of Minnesota, 1996

Kaplan’s research explores asymmetric auctions, bank runs, and cost-sharing mechanisms. His work bridges theory and experimentation, with interdisciplinary applications in meteorology and operations research. Recent publications focus on risk communication, coordination games, and strategic voting systems.

His scientific awards include the Economics Network 2009 e-learning award. Collaborations with institutions like the UK Met Office and editorial roles at journals such as the Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics highlight his professional impact. Current projects extend his earlier work on bank runs and cooperative behavior.