Behavioral Economics Association at Berkeley

Behavioral Economics Association at Berkeley

Consulting·Product·Research

BEA applies behavioral economics, the intersection of psychology and economics, through three divisions: Consulting, Research, and Product Management. The Consulting team works with clients ranging from nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies on market research and strategy. The Research team publishes original findings in academic journals. The PM team runs a PM Bootcamp and guides clients through product design. Networking events have featured Nobel laureates like Richard Thaler and David Card.

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Recruitment TimelineFall 2026
Aug 26
Apps & Coffee Chats Open
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Aug 31
Infosession 1
SOCS 56
8:00 - 9:30 PM
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Sep 1
Infosession 2
Wheeler 124
8:00 - 9:30 PM
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Sep 2
Case Workshop
Wheeler 124
8:00 - 10:00 PM
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Sep 3
Applications Due
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2022
Founded
Events They Host
Speaker Series
BEA has hosted talks from prominent figures including Nobel laureates Richard Thaler and David Card, Harvard Law professor Cass R. Sunstein, and other economists and public intellectuals.
Member Experiences
PM Bootcamp
Training program for members in the Product Management division, covering product research, design, and client execution.
Socials and Retreats
Community-building events for members to stay connected.