Research program
Behavioral and experimental economics, cognitive psychology, decision making under risk, behavioral finance, and the transfer of evidence to institutional design.
University of Trento
CEEL is one of the oldest experimental economics laboratories in Italy and develops interdisciplinary research on economic behavior, cognition, and decision making.
The laboratory
CEEL research relies on experimental methods to advance the understanding of how human cognition shapes economic behavior. The laboratory works in an interdisciplinary environment linking economics, cognitive psychology, and organizational studies.
CEEL also supports the training of young scholars through workshops, research fellowships, doctoral-network collaborations, and infrastructure for the design and implementation of experimental sessions.
Core areas
Behavioral and experimental economics, cognitive psychology, decision making under risk, behavioral finance, and the transfer of evidence to institutional design.
A dedicated local network, experimental software, and equipment for studies combining individual or group decisions with physiological measurements.
Workshops, teaching applications, national and international collaborations, and support for the development of new experimental projects.
Explore the site
Experimental research, laboratory infrastructure, research areas, and a selection of workshops and events organized by CEEL.
Go to ActivityFounders, scientific leadership, lab management, permanent staff, and affiliated members, with profile links where available.
Go to PeopleA selection of CEEL Working Papers and the basic information for people interested in taking part in CEEL experiments.
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