Faculty

Education

• B.A. Econometrics, University of Toulouse, Toulouse, France, 6/1993
• M.A. Economics & Statistics, University of Toulouse, Toulouse, France, 6/1994
• M.A. Mathematical Economics and Econometrics, University of Toulouse, Toulouse, France, 6/1994
• Ph.D. Economics, University of Toulouse, Toulouse, France, 8/1997



Description of Research

Research Specialties

Neuroeconomic Theory, Contract Theory, Experimental Economics



Affiliations with Research Centers, Labs, and Other Institutions

• Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), UK, London, Research Affiliate (Industrial Organization);,http://www.cepr.org
• Institute for Economic Policy Research (IEPR), Research Affiliate,http://dornsife.usc.edu/econ/IEPR/Main.shtml
• Los Angeles Behavioral Economics Laboratory (LABEL), Co-Director,http://dornsife.usc.edu/label/home/
• Theoretical REsearch in Neuroeconomic Decision-making (TREND), Co-Director,http://www.neuroeconomictheory.org



Publications




Journal Article

• Brocas, I., Carrillo, J. (2012). From perception to action: an economic model of brain processes. Games and Economic Behavior. Vol. 75 (1), pp. 81-103.
• Brocas, I., Carrillo, J. D., Palfrey, T. (2011). Information Gatekeepers: Theory and Experimental Evidence. Economic Theory.
• Brocas, I. (2008). Optimal choice of characteristics for a non-excludable good. RAND Journal of Economics. Vol. 39 (1), pp. 283-304.
• Brocas, I., Carrillo, J. D. (2008). The brain as a hierarchical organization. American Economic Review. Vol. 98(4), pp. 1312-1346.
• Brocas, I., Carrillo, J. D. (2007). Influence through ignorance. RAND Journal of Economics. Vol. 38 (4), pp. 931–947.
• Brocas, I., Carrillo, J. D. (2005). A theory of haste. Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization/Elsevier. Vol. 56(1), pp. 1-23.
• Brocas, I. (2003). Vertical integration and incentives to innovate. International Journal of Industrial Organization. Vol. 21(4), pp. 457-488.




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