Nicholas Shunda

Areas of Expertise

• Applied Microeconomic Theory
• Game Theory
• Industrial Organization
• Auctions
• Contests

Background Highlights

Nicholas Shunda joined University of Redlands in fall 2008. He studied economics at Villanova University from which he graduated summa cum laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He obtained his PhD in economics from University of Connecticut and was named Outstanding Teaching Assistant for 2007-2008. He teaches courses in Microeconomics, Industrial Organization, and Game Theory. His research applies microeconomic theory, game theory, and psychological principles to understanding behavior in auctions and contests.

Courses Offered at Redlands

• Principles of Microeconomics
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Industrial Organization and Public Policy
• Introduction to Econometrics
• The Games People Play: An In-Depth Study of Strategic Interaction

Degrees Held

• B.A., Economics, Villanova University, 2002
• M.A., Economics, University of Connecticut, 2004
• Ph.D., Economics, University of Connecticut, 2008

Previous Teaching Experience

• Instructor, University of Connecticut, 2005-2008
• Teaching Assistant, University of Connecticut, 2002-2006
• Teaching Assistant for Existential Philosophy, Johns Hopkins University’s CTY Summer Program, Dickinson College, 2001-2004

Professional Experience

Research Assistant on NSF-EPNES Grant ECS-0323685, “Robustness, Efficiency, and Security of Electric Power Grids in a Market Environment,” University of Connecticut, 2003-2006

Awards, Honors and Grants

• W. Harrison Carter Scholarship in Economics, University of Connecticut, 2007
• Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, University of Connecticut, 2007
• Abraham Ribicoff Graduate Fellowship, University of Connecticut, 2007
• Graduate Fellow of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 2006
• Albert E. Waugh Scholarship in Economics, University of Connecticut, 2003
• Medallion of Academic Excellence in Economics, Villanova University, 2002
• Phi Beta Kappa, Villanova University, 2002

Publications

Shunda, N. (2009). "Auctions with a Buy Price: The Case of Reference-Dependent Preferences." Games and Economic Behavior, 67(2), 645-664

Professional Affiliations

• American Economic Association
• Econometric Society
• Game Theory Society
• Royal Economic Society

Nicholas Shunda is the Co-Advisor for the University of Redlands Economics Society, and for the University of Redlands Omicron Delta Epsilon, Economics Honors Society.