Experimental econ pioneer, including classroom experiments
Economist Charles A. Holt, winner of the Thomas Jefferson Award for Scholarship, is renowned for his scholarship and his mentorship of both undergraduate and graduate students.
Holt has written five books and more than 100 journal articles and, at last count, has received nearly 20,000 citations in scientific journals. The National Science Foundation has awarded him 17 grants. Holt is a founding co-editor of the journal Experimental Economics, and developed the web-based Virginia Experimental Economics Lab, known as VeconLab, which makes economics research and teaching resources available through free, interactive software.He has held numerous positions in the Department of Economics, serving as director of undergraduate studies, director of graduate studies, director of the distinguished majors program and department chair. His courses often carry long waitlists of hopeful students. In recent years, he helped to create the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy.
Holt mentored both students and colleagues, and has won teaching and mentoring awards. His emphasis on both graduate and undergraduate student involvement in research and classroom experiments has played a key role in developing young economists at UVA.
Upon receiving his Jefferson Award, Holt said it was very meaningful to him, especially when he thinks of his colleagues who have received it in the past.
Economist Charles A. Holt, winner of the Thomas Jefferson Award for Scholarship, is renowned for his scholarship and his mentorship of both undergraduate and graduate students.
Holt has written five books and more than 100 journal articles and, at last count, has received nearly 20,000 citations in scientific journals. The National Science Foundation has awarded him 17 grants. Holt is a founding co-editor of the journal Experimental Economics, and developed the web-based Virginia Experimental Economics Lab, known as VeconLab, which makes economics research and teaching resources available through free, interactive software.He has held numerous positions in the Department of Economics, serving as director of undergraduate studies, director of graduate studies, director of the distinguished majors program and department chair. His courses often carry long waitlists of hopeful students. In recent years, he helped to create the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy.
Holt mentored both students and colleagues, and has won teaching and mentoring awards. His emphasis on both graduate and undergraduate student involvement in research and classroom experiments has played a key role in developing young economists at UVA.
Upon receiving his Jefferson Award, Holt said it was very meaningful to him, especially when he thinks of his colleagues who have received it in the past.