C. Mónica Capra is a Professor of Economic Sciences at Claremont Graduate University and Chair of its Department of Economics (2015-2016). Specializing in experimental and behavioral economics, she integrates psychology and neuroscience principles to analyze economic decision-making. Her research explores how personality, mood, emotions, and bounded rationality influence economic behavior, with particular focus on prosocial actions and volunteering motivations. BA from Franklin & Marshall College (1992) PhD in Economics from University of Virginia (1999) Her interdisciplinary work at the School of Politics and Economics examines neural mechanisms of decision-making through collaborations with neuroscientists and data scientists. Key trends in her recent publications (2018-2023) include: Application of behavioral economics to volunteering decisions and altruistic self-concept Integration of neuroeconomic methods in studying personality-driven probability distortions Development of online experimental platforms using Amazon Mechanical Turk Analysis of prosocial incentives in gig economy performance Exploration of AI-assisted research methodologies like GPT applications Investigation of genetic and hormonal influences on economic behavior Scientific recognitions include: Phi Beta Kappa Excellence in Teaching Award (Emory University, 2009) Fantastic Four recognition for young researchers (Emory Wheel Magazine, 2007) Top 2% publishing liberal arts assistant professors (1991-2001 ranking) Multiple invited lectures at international institutions and conferences As a BESTLab faculty member, she leads experiments combining economics with biological constraints. Her teaching portfolio spans graduate courses on Experimental Economics , Behavioral Economics , and Neuroeconomics , with notable course development in Grant Writing and Economic Games .









