My research explores the complex interplay between beliefs, self and social image, and economic decision-making. Through experimental and theoretical approaches, I examine how these factors drive decisions in various contexts, from organizations to public policy preferences, and how they can lead to suboptimal outcomes.
I investigate three main areas: (1) the role of self-deception in shaping prosocial behavior, examining when individuals act out of genuine concern versus image-driven motives and the potential side-effects; (2) the impact of social image concerns on task selection, exploring how individuals’ desire for reputation influences their willingness to undertake challenges they are unfit to perform; and (3) how expectations shape attitudes towards redistribution, attempting to understand how beliefs interact with economic policy preferences.