Behavioral Law & Economics explores how individuals involved in legal systems—be they laypersons, legal professionals, or organizations—make decisions. By integrating insights mainly from psychology and economics, this field investigates deviations from the rational actor model assumed in traditional economic theories. It examines how cognitive biases, heuristics, emotions, and social norms influence behavior in legal contexts, aiming to improve the design of laws and policies.

My research in BLE employs diverse methodologies to analyze legal decision-making . To name a few examples:

• Reason Giving and Legal Compliance: This study shows that providing persuasive reasons for legal norms enhances compliance by fostering procedural justice and legitimacy. However, poorly framed reasons can reduce compliance, highlighting the importance of thoughtful explanations to complement enforcement.
• Behavioral Experiments on Contractual Relationships: My work has delved into the role of empathy in contractual settings. Through experimental paradigms, I examined how empathy affects decisions to overlook breaches, uncovering its potential to reduce litigation costs while highlighting risks like exploitation or inefficiency​.
• Empirical Analysis of Substitute Contract Terms: Using representative samples and legal practitioners, I explored preferences for alternative contract terms when original provisions are invalidated. This research combines theoretical modeling with empirical testing to reveal how substitute terms influence consumer behavior and judicial decision-making.
• Survey-Based Tools: To map normative attitudes toward contract law, I developed a Contractual Attitude Scale. This approach uses factor analysis to uncover underlying dimensions shaping public and professional views.