Lothe, Shaila

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    Hyperbolic Discounting and COVID-19 Policy Responses
    (2020-01-01) Lothe, Shaila
    Traditional economic theory assumes that policymakers are rational. However, one bias that policymakers may exhibit is hyperbolic discounting, particularly in health and environmental policy. This paper investigated whether a correlation between hyperbolic discounting and COVID-19 policy responses existed. Results showed that rational discounting and hyperbolic discounting both explain the stringency of policy responses across the world, although this effect was not driven by any specific policies. Further research is needed to determine the mechanism behind the relationship.
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    Socioeconomic Status Bias in Higher Education
    (2022-05-05) Lothe, Shaila
    This study investigated bias towards students with low socioeconomic status (SES) in higher education. Current undergraduate students viewed hypothetical profiles of students with low, high, or no SES mentioned. Participants then rated the intelligence and future likelihood of success of each of the hypothetical students. The study found that students did not rate the low SES student as lower; in fact, ratings of all three groups were statistically indistinguishable. Furthermore, students with more leadership experiences on campus did not differ from those with less leadership experiences in their ratings. Possible explanations for the lack of statistical significance are discussed.