BEE Seminar
Behavioural and Experimental Economics Seminar
How do animals react to, and cope with rare and extreme outcomes? An experimental and computational approach.
Abstract
Using novel experimental design and computational modelling, we study how rats react to, and cope with, Rare and Extreme Events (REE). We show that rats exhibit specific sensitivity to Black Swan (aversive REE) and Jackpot (appetitive REE) in the form of quasi-complete Black Swan avoidance together with partial Jackpot Seeking.
We also offer preliminary evidence about human behavior in an adapted experimental design.
Co-authors : Christelle Baunez (INT), Mickael Degoulet (INT), Stéphane Luchini (AMSE) and Lola Soubeyrand (AMSE&INT)
Practical information
Location
CEE-M, Université Montpellier – Faculté d’économie, 195 Rue Vendémiaire, 34000 Montpellier, France
Dates & time
Dec 11, 2025
11:00
11:00