Positioned at the forefront of behavioral science, the Roman Family Center for Decision Research is devoted to the study of how individuals form judgments and make decisions.
Researchers at the Roman Family CDR examine the processes by which intuition, reasoning, and social interaction produce beliefs, judgments, and choices. Understanding how and why people make decisions has important applications in a range of contexts, including management, marketing, finance, and public policy.
The center is home to behavioral science thought leaders and Nobel laureates.
What do you look for when you think about a good life? Join Shige Oishi for the next Think Better Speaker Series talk, "What is a good life? A psychological perspective," where he explains how happiness, meaning, and psychological richness shape your decisions.
Jan 14: Think Better with Shige Oishi
Social psychologist Kurt Gray (Ohio State University) shared insights on what fuels outrage, morality, and political division, and how behavioral science can help us find common ground. The event recording is now available. Watch now >>
Video: Think Better with Kurt Gray
Students interested in judgment and decision making, social psychology, or consumer behavior are encouraged to apply for Chicago Booth's Stevens Doctoral Program.
PhD Program
The center's PIMCO Decision Research Laboratories enable behavioral scientists to conduct tightly-controlled experimental studies.
Research Labs
Participate in studies led by scholars like Richard Thaler and Nick Epley at the Harper Center. Help advance behavioral science—and earn $20 in gift cards for up to a 1-hour appointment!
Behavioral science studies at our Campus Lab are conducted in person and are open to students, staff, and faculty of the University of Chicago.
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Campus Lab: Join world-class behavioral science research!
The center's faculty, principal researchers, PhD students, and leadership staff are pivotal to advancing groundbreaking behavioral science research.
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