Shleifer, Andrei

Andrei Shleifer is a prominent economist known for his work on behavioral finance, market inefficiencies, and corporate governance. His research explores how psychological factors influence investors and markets, challenging the idea of perfectly rational actors. Shleifer has also studied the role of government and legal institutions in economic development. His insights help explain why financial markets sometimes deviate from expected efficiencies and how policy and regulation can improve economic outcomes. Overall, his work bridges economics, psychology, and law to better understand real-world financial and economic behavior.