Jeffrey A. Livingston serves as Associate Professor of Economics at Bentley University, where he has maintained active research and teaching programs since joining the faculty. His academic appointments include regular scholarly contributions through 2024 and current grant funding extending to 2025. Education Background: Ph.D. from University of Maryland-College Park (2003) M.A. from University of Maryland-College Park (2000) B.A. from University of Kansas (1997) B.A. from University of Kansas (1996) Professor Livingston's research program centers on behavioral and experimental economics, with particular focus on how irrational individual behaviors impact market outcomes. His work spans education policy analysis, discrimination studies, and charitable giving behaviors. Recent research has expanded into the economics of artificial intelligence, examining trust dynamics in human-AI interactions. His publication record shows consistent scholarly output since 2003, with recent work examining contemporary issues like generative AI trustworthiness and media effects on charitable giving. The research employs experimental methodologies across diverse contexts including education, charity, and technology adoption. Current Research Funding: Bentley Research Council Grant (2024-2025) Faculty Affairs Committee Grant (2024) Net Institute Summer Grant (2008) Professor Livingston teaches courses in applied microeconometrics, behavioral economics, game theory, and principles of intermediate microeconomics. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education, with research connecting economic behavior to educational outcomes and policy implications.




