2026 Behavioral Economics Summer Institute

Since 1994, RSF has sponsored the highly successful biennial behavioral economics summer institute. Remarkably, most leaders in the field of behavioral economics have been students at one of the past RSF Summer Institutes in Behavioral Economics. Designed for about 30 advanced graduate students with an interest in developing an academic research career in behavioral economics, the institute has been led by trustee David Laibson and Matthew Rabin since 2004. The curriculum includes lectures and seminars and individual mentoring sessions. Seven visiting lecturers will also participate for a few days each, giving guest lectures and meeting with participants individually and in small groups. The 2026 Behavioral Economics Summer Institute will be held at the MIT Endicott House in Dedham, MA, from June 29 to July 9, 2026.