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Behavioral Economics, Cognitive Bias & Game Theory
Speaker - Zander Memon, PhD candidate and Associate Instructor of Economics at UC Davis
Location - Tandem Coffee & Wine in East Sacramento
We like to think we make rational decisions. But do we? From what we buy and eat to how we save money, our choices are influenced by assumptions, biases, expectations, and mental shortcuts we may not even realize we're making.
Zander Memon, economist and PhD candidate at UC Davis, takes us inside the fascinating world of behavioral economics to explore why we make the choices we do, and why those choices aren't always as logical as we think.
This lecture merges theories in behavioral economics with real-world examples, interactive games, and audience participation. We'll uncover the cognitive biases that shape our everyday decisions, what changes when we make decisions with other people, and how understanding our own behavior can help us make better choices.
You’ll walk out of this lecture with a new perspective on how you make decisions every day, and you may discover that your brain isn't quite as rational as you thought.
Zander Memon is a PhD candidate and associate instructor of economics at UC Davis. His research focuses on how households form and act on beliefs about the macroeconomy, with a particular focus on fiscal policy. His research in behavioral macroeconomics showcases the importance of economic expectations in decision making. He is passionate about communicating economics to a broader audience and empowering students to think critically about the world around them.
Tandem is a coffee shop by day and a bar by night. They have rotating beers on tap as well as a large selections of wines by the glass, as well as non-alcoholic beverages. Their food menu will be available during this event.
All Common Knowledge events are 21+
6pm - Doors Open - grab a drink and mingle. We'll have trivia questions on the screen and some surprises
6:45pm - Program begins with an intro & prize giveaway
7:00pm - Lecture begins
7:45pm - Q&A
8:00pm - mingle, meet the speaker, discuss ideas from the lecture
9:00pm - You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here
What to Expect:
Common Knowledge is Sacramento's premiere bar lecture series.
At Common Knowledge we believe that learning something new is the most rewarding and fun thing you can do. We're about bringing diverse people and ideas together to have a great time.
This event is open seating so come when door open to to grab a drink and a seat. Before the lecture we'll have music and trivia questions on the screen. We'll also have a fun, low pressure "side quest" where you can compete to win a free drink.
The lecture will last for 45 minutes and are made for an intelligent, general audience so you don't need any specialized background to have a great time. After the lecture, there will be 15 minutes for Q&A and then the bar will be open to hang out, meet the speaker, and discuss the ideas you just heard.
The bar will close at 9pm.
Parking: Tandem has an attached parking lot and there is a parking garage next door that’s open to the public. There is also ample street parking on N Street around the corner.
Policies:
All Common Knowledge events are 21+
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