[EDUC Research] LEED: Laboratory of Experimental Economics

General presentation

The laboratory of experimental economics is a space dedicated to conducting experiments in economics, where researchers observe the real decisions of individuals in controlled situations. It is used to test economic theories or to evaluate public policies in an environment where all conditions can be controlled. The implementation of
programs (ztree, otree, python, etc.) allows, among other things, the creation of interactive games between participants.

The room can accommodate up to 20 participants at a time.

Two rules of experimental economics must normally be followed if the data generated is intended for publication: participants must not be lied to, and they must be compensated according to their decisions.

 

Platform manager

Noémi Berlin (CR CNRS EconomiX), whose role is to support project leaders who wish to use the equipment available at EconomiX for their research.

 

Location

Currently (July 2025) situated in a shared training/research room in the Allais building.
Room shared with UFR SEGMI 80% - 20% for research. It is necessary to give plenty of notice of the planned dates in order to check the availability of the room.
 

Equipment

In the room:
- 20 computer stations + monitor + mouse + a “control” station that allows the experimental program to be deployed and then controlled across all 20 stations.

Stored equipment:
- A secure cabinet with key
- A screen
- 20 tablets + chargers
- A cabinet for charging tablets
- Safe