Talk:Aldo Rustichini

Proposed update to article (subject request)

I am the subject of this article (Aldo Rustichini), and I would like to propose updates to improve accuracy, completeness, and organization, in line with Wikipedia’s conflict-of-interest guidelines. I will not edit the page directly, but I am providing suggested text and sources for consideration by independent editors. The current version of the article is generally accurate but underrepresents more recent research, particularly work integrating genetics and biological factors into economic analysis, and could benefit from a clearer organization of research contributions. Below I propose revised text for the lead and research sections, along with a curated list of selected publications.

Proposed lead section

Aldo Rustichini is an Italian-American economist and Professor of Economics at the University of Minnesota. His research spans decision theory, game theory, behavioral and experimental economics, neuroeconomics, and, more recently, the integration of genetic and biological factors into the analysis of economic behavior. Rustichini has contributed to the study of individual decision-making, strategic interaction, and the relationship between cognitive processes and economic choices. His work combines theoretical modeling with experimental and empirical methods, including collaborations in neuroscience and behavioral genetics. His more recent research examines the role of cognitive and non-cognitive traits, as well as genetic factors, in economic outcomes such as education, cooperation, and intergenerational mobility.

Proposed research section

Decision theory and game theory

Rustichini has made contributions to decision theory and game theory, including work on preferences, uncertainty, and equilibrium in dynamic and strategic settings. His research has addressed topics such as unawareness, ambiguity, and the representation of preferences, as well as equilibrium behavior in large games and economies with incomplete information.

Behavioral and experimental economics

In behavioral and experimental economics, Rustichini has studied how incentives, social preferences, and cognitive factors influence individual behavior. His work includes influential experimental studies on incentives and motivation, as well as research on gender differences in competition and cooperation. He has also investigated the role of intelligence, personality, and cognitive skills in shaping economic behavior and outcomes.

Neuroeconomics

Rustichini has contributed to the development of neuroeconomics, which studies the neural mechanisms underlying economic decision-making. His research combines economic theory with neuroscience, including experimental and imaging studies of how the brain encodes value, processes information, and adapts to decision environments.

Genetics and economic outcomes

More recent work by Rustichini integrates insights from genetics into the study of economic behavior and outcomes. His research, often using polygenic scores and family-based data, examines the role of genetic and environmental factors in educational attainment, intergenerational mobility, and related outcomes. This work also explores the interaction between cognitive and non-cognitive traits and economic behavior, and contributes to a broader effort to incorporate biological factors into economic analysis.

Proposed selected publications

Rustichini, A., Iacono, W. G., Lee, J. J., and McGue, M. (2023). Educational attainment and intergenerational mobility: A polygenic score analysis. Journal of Political Economy. Dawes, C., Okbay, A., Oskarsson, S., and Rustichini, A. (2021). A polygenic score for educational attainment partially predicts voter turnout. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Willoughby, E. A., McGue, M., Iacono, W. G., Rustichini, A., and Lee, J. J. (2021). The role of parental genotype in predicting offspring years of education. Molecular Psychiatry. Proto, E., Rustichini, A., and Sofianos, A. (2019). Intelligence, personality and gains from cooperation in repeated interactions. Journal of Political Economy. Proto, E., Sofianos, A., and Rustichini, A. (2022). Intelligence, errors and cooperation in repeated interactions. Review of Economic Studies. Denti, T., Marinacci, M., and Rustichini, A. (2022). Experimental cost of information. American Economic Review. Rustichini, A., Conen, K. E., Cai, X., and Padoa-Schioppa, C. (2017). Optimal coding and neuronal adaptation in economic decisions. Nature Communications. Gneezy, U., Niederle, M., and Rustichini, A. (2003). Performance in competitive environments: Gender differences. Quarterly Journal of Economics. Gneezy, U., and Rustichini, A. (2000). A fine is a price. Journal of Legal Studies.

Thank you for your consideration. AldoRust (talk) 20:07, 20 March 2026 (UTC)

Just following up on the proposed update above.

I would be grateful for any feedback or suggestions from editors, and I am happy to adjust the proposed text if needed.

Thank you. AldoRust (talk) 12:37, 31 March 2026 (UTC)