Lectio Inauguralis of the Fondazione Romeo ed Erica Invernizzi Chair in Behavioral Economics and Finance

A large body of social science research shows systematic departures of individual behavior from canonical notions of rationality, and their relevance for markets and public policy design. In his Lectio Inauguralis, Prof. Gennaioli will argue that significant progress in understanding the origins and consequences of decision biases can be made by viewing the latter as byproducts of two cognitive functions: selective memory and attention. Prof. Kahana will present key findings in memory research and argue for large bi-directional synergies between cognitive and social

science. These synergies will be further developed in the final interview, conducted by Giovanna D’Adda, who will also discuss new real-world implications of the cognitive approach to decisions.

FRANCESCO BILLARI Rector, Bocconi University

GIUSEPPE BERTONI President, Romeo and Enrica Invernizzi Foundation

NICOLA GENNAIOLI Romeo and Enrica Invernizzi Foundation Chair in Behavioral Economics and Finance, Bocconi University

MICHAEL KAHANA Edmund J. and Louise W. Kahn Term Professor of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania

GIOVANNA D’ADDA University of Milan

ANDREA SIRONI President, Bocconi University