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Mary Riddel
( University of Nevada, Las Vegas )
- Institution:University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Departments: Economics
- Research Fields: Policy Decision Making And Outreach, Environmental Economics, Behavioral Economics, Urban And Regional Economics, Forecasting
- Disciplines: Economics, Social Sciences
- Location:Clark County
Biography
Mary Riddel is a professor of economics in the Lee Business School at UNLV. Riddel’s recent research explores the economics of risk and uncertainty from a behavioral perspective. She is working on models that will help researchers understand why people engage in risky activities and design better ways to communicate health and safety risks to the public.