Theoretical REsearch in Neuroeconomic Decision-making (TREND)
Theoretical REsearch in Neuroeconomic Decision-making (TREND) is the first institute dedicated to the study of “Neuroeconomic Theory.” This interdisciplinary line of investigation combines research from subfields in neuroscience and economics. Experimental neuroscience and neurobiology provide detailed evidence of the functionality, interconnectivity and physiological limitations of the brain systems involved in the process of decision-making. Microeconomic theory supplies the toolkit to build simple economic models that incorporate these system interactions and well-defined constraints in the mechanisms of choice.
More information can be found in the webpage of TREND.
Los Angeles Behavioral Economics Laboratory (LABEL)
Los Angeles Behavioral Economics Laboratory (LABEL) is dedicated to experimental research on economic decision-making. It offers a state-of-the-art infrastructure with 36 workstations, a waiting area and a lab manager's office. Our experimental laboratory departs from most traditional labs in two respects. First, we put a special emphasis on the collection and analysis of "non choice" data. These include reaction times, attentional data (mouse-tracking and eye-tracking), electrodermal responses, brain activity and other physiological measures. Second, we study populations that have been traditionally neglected in most economic experiments. These include children, older adults and subjects with diseases.
More information can be found in the webpage of LABEL.