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Wesley Pech is an Associate Dean of Academics and Partnerships and Associate Professor of Economics at Seton Hall University’s Stillman School of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst (2008) and a B.A. in Economics from the Federal University of Parana, Brazil (2004). His research focuses on behavioral economics, experimental economics, game theory, and judgment/decision-making, with emphasis on social preferences, trust, rationality, and strategic interactions. He previously chaired the Economics, Finance and Marketing department at Tennessee Technological University and taught at Wofford College.
Education
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 2008
- B.A. in Economics, Federal University of Parana, Brazil, 2004
Research Interests
Dr. Pech combines theoretical models and laboratory experiments to study human behavior across domains such as:
- Social preferences and trust dynamics
- Racial stereotypes and fairness
- Risk attitudes and ambiguity
- Gender influences in decision-making
- Economic policy implications of behavioral insights
Key Contributions
His work explores cross-cultural trust comparisons, beauty premium effects, and the role of financial incentives in opportunistic behavior. Recent studies analyze stress-induced decision-making and the impact of facial features like beards on trust perception.
Awards & Recognition
- 2010 Basic Income Studies Essay Prize
- Galbraith Prize (2007), University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Teaching & Engagement
Teaches courses in game theory, behavioral economics, econometrics, and industrial organization. Engages in public discourse through media contributions like the Ferrier Files TV segment on pandemic economics. Active presenter at international conferences and invited lectures on topics ranging from Latin American macroeconomics to financial literacy.
Labs & Teams
Manages research collaborations within the Stillman School, focusing on experimental economics and policy design. Leads interdisciplinary teams analyzing behavioral interventions in education and labor markets.
