Introduction

Theoretical REsearch in Neuroeconomic Decision-making (TREND) is the first institute dedicated to the study of Neuroeconomic Theory. This interdisciplinary line of investigation combines research from subfields in neuroscience and economics. Experimental neuroscience and neurobiology provide detailed evidence of the functionality, interconnectivity and physiological limitations of the different brain systems involved in the process of decision-making. Microeconomic theory supplies the toolkit to build simple economic models that incorporate these system interactions and well-defined constraints in the mechanisms of choice (see more details on our manifesto and methodological overview).

Thus, the distinctive feature of TREND relative to other neuroeconomic centers and institutes (see links) is its focus on theoretical rather than experimental research on the brain processes behind economic decision-making.

Our publications:

• "Value computation and modulation: a neuroeconomic theory of self-control as constrained optimization"
  I. Brocas and J.D. Carrillo, Journal of Economic Theory, (2021).

• "A Neuroeconomic Theory of (Dis)Honesty"
  I. Brocas and J.D. Carrillo, Journal of Economic Psychology, (2018).

• "A Neuroeconomic Theory of Mental Time Travel"
  I. Brocas and J.D. Carrillo, Frontiers in Neuroscience (Perception Science) (2018).

• "A Neuroeconomic Theory of Memory Retrieval"
  I. Brocas and J.D. Carrillo, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization (2016).

• "Resource Allocation in the Brain"
  R. Alonso, I. Brocas and J.D. Carrillo, Review of Economic Studies (2014).

• "Dual-Process Theories of Decision-Making: a Selective Survey"
  I. Brocas and J.D. Carrillo, Journal of Economic Psychology (2014).

• "The Neurobiology of Opinions: Can Judges and Juries Be Impartial?"
  I. Brocas and J.D. Carrillo, Southern California Law Review (2013).

• "Information Processing and Decision-making: Evidence from the Brain Sciences and Implications for Economics"
  I. Brocas, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization (2012).

• "From Perception to Action: an Economic Model of Brain Processes"
  I. Brocas and J.D. Carrillo, Games and Economic Behavior (2012).

• "Theories of the Mind"
  I. Brocas and J.D. Carrillo, American Economic Review Papers and Proceedings (2008).

• "The Brain as a Hierarchical Organization"
  I. Brocas and J.D. Carrillo, American Economic Review (2008).

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