Philipp Sadowski | Scholars@Duke

Philipp Sadowski
Associate Professor of Economics

Philipp Sadowski's work focuses on microeconomic theory, decision theory and behavioral economics. A central research interest is to better understand the interaction between observable economic behavior and the often not directly observable formation of beliefs. Topics include subjective learning, rational inattention, changing tastes, and other-regarding motives such as shame and magical thinking. Philipp's research has been published in leading journals, presented internationally, and supported by the National Science Foundation.

Office Hours

By appointment.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Associate Professor of Economics, Economics, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2017

Contact Information

203 Social Sciences, Box 90097, Durham, NC 27708
Box 90097, Durham, NC 27708-0097
p.sadowski@duke.edu (919) 660-1817
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Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., Princeton University 2008
- M.S., University of Bonn (Germany) 2002
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Assistant Professor of Economics, Economics, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2009 - 2016
- Kathleen Kaylor and G. Richard Wagoner, Jr. Assistant Professor of Economics, Economics, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2014 - 2016
- Lecturer, Economics, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2008
Research
Selected Grants
- Evolution and Adaptation: Ambiguity Attitudes with Optimal Risk Preferences awarded by National Science Foundation 2019 - 2022
- Collaborative Research: Dynamic Rational Inattention: Theory and Applications awarded by National Science Foundation 2015 - 2018
External Relationships
- Otago University, New Zealand
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Dillenberger, D., and P. Sadowski. “Stable behavior and generalized partition.” Economic Theory 68, no. 2 (September 1, 2019): 285–302. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00199-018-1122-z.
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  - Daley, B., and P. Sadowski. “Magical thinking: A representation result.” Theoretical Economics 12, no. 2 (May 1, 2017): 909–56. https://doi.org/10.3982/TE2099.
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  - Sadowski, P. “Overeagerness.” Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization 131 (November 1, 2016): 114–25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebo.2016.08.014.
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  - Krishna, R., and P. Sadowski. “Randomly Evolving Tastes and Delayed Commitment.” Economic Research Initiatives at Duke (Erid), no. 218 (June 9, 2016).
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  - Sadowski, P. “Preferences with Taste Shock Representations: Price Volatility and the Liquidity Premium.” Economic Research Initiatives at Duke (Erid), no. 219 (June 9, 2016).
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  - Dillenberger, D., and P. Sadowski. “Inertial Behavior and Generalized Partition.” Economic Research Initiatives at Duke (Erid), no. 216 (May 1, 2016).
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  - Dillenberger, D., R. Krishna, and P. Sadowski. “Subjective Dynamic Information Constraints.” Economic Research Initiatives at Duke (Erid), no. 214 (April 3, 2016).
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  - Dillenberger, D., R. Krishna, and P. Sadowski. “Supplement to 'Subjective Dynamic Information Constraints'.” Economic Research Initiatives at Duke (Erid), no. 215 (April 1, 2016).
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  - Conrad, R. F., B. Hool, and D. Nekipelov. “The Role of Royalties in Resource Extraction Contracts.” Economic Research Initiatives at Duke (Erid) Working Paper, no. 195 (September 30, 2015).
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  - Dillenberger, D., J. S. Lleras, P. Sadowski, and N. Takeoka. “A theory of subjective learning.” Journal of Economic Theory 153, no. 1 (January 1, 2014): 287–312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jet.2014.07.003.
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  - Sadowski, P., and R. Krishna. “Dynamic Preference for Flexibility.” Econometrica 82, no. 2 (2014): 655–703. https://doi.org/10.3982/ECTA10072.
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  - Sadowski, P. “Contingent preference for flexibility: Eliciting beliefs from behavior.” Theoretical Economics 8, no. 2 (May 1, 2013): 503–34. https://doi.org/10.3982/TE884.
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  - Dillenberger, D., and P. Sadowski. “Generalized Partition and Subjective Filtration.” Economic Research Initiatives at Duke (Erid), no. 132 (September 13, 2012).
  - Sadowski, Philipp, and David Dillenberger. “Ashamed to Be Selfish.” Economic Research Initiatives at Duke Working Paper, no. 84 (September 20, 2010).
Teaching & Mentoring
Recent Courses
- ECON 462: Behavioral Economics 2023
- ECON 885: Special Topics in Economic Theory 2023
- HLTHPOL 462: Behavioral Economics 2023
- PSY 463: Behavioral Economics 2023
- ECON 462: Behavioral Economics 2022
- ECON 701D: Microeconomic Analysis I 2022
- HLTHPOL 462: Behavioral Economics 2022
- PSY 463: Behavioral Economics 2022
- ECON 701D: Microeconomic Analysis I 2021
- ECON 885: Special Topics in Economic Theory 2021

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Education, Training, & Certifications

Previous Appointments & Affiliations

Selected Grants

External Relationships

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Recent Courses