About

David Laibson: Harvard Economist | Behavioral Economics Researcher | Speaker on Decision-Making and Behavioral Finance

Why Book David Laibson?

David Laibson helps audiences understand why financial choices do not always follow conventional assumptions about rational behavior. A professor of economics at Harvard University, he studies decision-making, self-control, and the choices households make over time.

David brings an academic perspective to questions that matter in financial services and organizational planning. His presentations help audiences consider how the timing, framing, and structure of a decision can influence what people actually do.

Why Is David Laibson Right for Your Audience?

David is a strong fit for financial services conferences, policy forums, investment industry events, and executive programs. Consider him when an audience needs a deeper understanding of the human behavior behind economic decisions.

Book David when your audience needs to:

• Recognize behavioral influences on financial choices
• Understand tensions between present and future priorities
• Question assumptions about rational decision-making
• Consider how choices are framed
• Improve discussions about household financial behavior
• Connect economic research with organizational questions

Audience Takeaways

Depending on the program selected, attendees will leave:

• Clearer on key behavioral economics concepts
• Ready to examine a decision-making assumption
• More aware of the role of self-control and timing
• Equipped with questions about how choices are structured
• Focused on the human behavior behind financial outcomes

Keynote Programs

Presentations can be shaped around the following areas of his research:

Behavioral Finance

David examines how behavior influences financial choices. Ideal for financial professionals seeking a research-informed perspective on decision-making.

The Psychology and Economics of Household Investment Decisions

David explores the factors shaping household choices over time. Ideal for financial services, academic, and policy audiences.

Is David Laibson Right for Your Event?

Tell us about your audience, the financial behavior your audience wants to understand and the decisions it needs to examine. We can help select David’s most relevant program, discuss customization, and confirm availability and fee.

Contact The Sweeney Agency 1-866-727-7555 or [email protected] for more information on this speaker.