Dario Trujano Ochoa

Specific Project Info:
Dario Trujano Ochoa's research focuses on how individuals process information, form beliefs, and make decisions under uncertainty, with an emphasis on misinformation and risk preferences. Students will have the opportunity to assist with literature reviews, data collection, and analysis related to these topics. This research involves experimental methods and theoretical modeling to study higher-order beliefs, feedback mechanisms, and the value placed on information.
Required Skills: Ideal candidates should have an interest in experimental and behavioral economics. Experience with statistical analysis and programming is helpful but not required.
Estimated Number of Students: 1-2

Bio:

Dario Trujano Ochoa is a Ph.D. candidate at UCSB, where he specializes in Experimental and Behavioral Economics. His research explores higher-order beliefs, willingness to pay for information, risk preference elicitation, and misinformation. He earned a master’s degree in Economics from CIDE, and previously completed a Specialization in Applied Statistics and a bachelor’s degree in Experimental Psychology at UNAM.