Professor Daniel Gottlieb holds the position of Professor of Managerial Economics and Strategy at the Department of Management, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He joined LSE in 2019, after roles at Washington University’s Olin School of Business and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Previously, he served as a visiting researcher at Harvard and Princeton Universities. He earned his PhD in Economics from MIT in 2009 and originates from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His research focuses on contract theory, behavioral economics, and insurance markets, integrating theoretical frameworks with experimental methods (field, lab) and observational data. Notable contributions include work on long-term contracting with time-inconsistent agents, stochastic impatience, and moral incentives in credit markets. His research has appeared in top journals such as the American Economic Review, Econometrica, and the Journal of Political Economy. He currently serves on editorial boards for leading economics journals, including the American Economic Review and the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization. Key research interests include behavioral contract design, insurance market dynamics, and the interplay between time preferences and economic decision-making. His work bridges traditional economic theory with behavioral insights to address real-world inefficiencies in contractual and insurance frameworks. Prof. Gottlieb’s academic trajectory reflects a deep engagement with interdisciplinary research, combining rigorous theoretical analysis with empirical validation. His editorial roles and institutional affiliations highlight his influence in shaping contemporary economic discourse.










