How did John A. List influence behavioral economics?

My contribution has been to operationalize behavioral economics. Instead of just observing anomalies, I design experiments in natural environments—like a supermarket or a charity drive—to causally identify what drives deviations from traditional economic predictions. This field experiment approach allows us to test behavioral insights in a way that directly informs policy and market design.

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