Jan Potters

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Jan Potters is a distinguished behavioral economist whose research explores the intersection of individual decision-making, market behavior, and experimental economics. His work has significantly advanced our understanding of how cognitive limitations and strategic interactions shape economic outcomes. Potters is best known for his influential study "Buyer confusion and market prices" (2010), which has garnered 94 citations and demonstrates how consumer misunderstandings can distort market equilibria, leading to inefficient pricing and welfare losses. This research highlights his broader contributions to behavioral and experimental economics, where he investigates topics such as social preferences, competition, and the role of information in markets. Potters’ work is characterized by rigorous experimental designs that bridge theoretical predictions with real-world behavior, offering insights into how psychological factors—like confusion, trust, or reciprocity—affect economic transactions. His findings have implications for market regulation, consumer policy, and the design of efficient institutions. With a career marked by impactful publications and a reputation for innovative methodology, Potters continues to shape the field, inspiring students and researchers to consider the nuanced ways human behavior deviates from classical economic assumptions.