Alberto Prati studied econometrics and philosophy, before pursuing a PhD in economics. He is currently an Assistant Professor in Economics at University College London, where he teaches how to combine economic methods and psychological concepts to answer public policy questions. He also serves as a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford and an Associate Researcher at the London School of Economics. He studies various topics at the intersection of economics and psychology, including wellbeing measurement, opinion dynamics and behavioral biases. His work has been featured in various general media, including The Economist, The New York Times and The Guardian.