Huan Xie

Center for Interuniversity Research and Analysis on Organizations

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Huan Xie is a prominent experimental economist whose research explores the foundations of human cooperation, strategic behavior, and market design. Her work delves into how social preferences, group dynamics, and institutional structures shape decision-making in economic environments. One of her key contributions is the study "Group size and cooperation among strangers" (2016, 20 citations), which investigates how the size of a group influences cooperative behavior when individuals have no prior or future interactions—a fundamental question in understanding the evolution of trust and collective action. This work, along with her broader portfolio, has helped illuminate the conditions under which cooperation can emerge and sustain itself, even in anonymous settings. Xie’s research is highly regarded for its rigorous experimental methodology and its relevance to real-world challenges, from public goods provision to organizational behavior. Her findings have implications for policymakers and economists seeking to design systems that foster collaboration. With a growing citation impact, Huan Xie continues to be a vital voice in behavioral and experimental economics, inspiring students and researchers to explore the intricate interplay between individual incentives and social outcomes.