David Laibson

David Laibson

Keynote Speaker: Professor of Finance at Harvard University, renowned speaker on behavioral economics.

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David Laibson Biography

David Laibson is a speaker on behavioral finance and economics. He is a Harvard College Professor and the Robert I. Goldman Professor of Economics at Harvard University.

Laibson is also a member of the National Bureau of Economic Research, where he is Research Associate in the Asset Pricing, Economic Fluctuations, and Aging Working Groups. Laibson serves on numerous editorial boards, as well as the boards of the Health and Retirement Survey and the Pension Research Council.

He is a recipient of a Marshall Scholarship and grants from the National Science Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation, the National Institute on Aging, the Sloan Foundation, the Social Security Administration, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

David Laibson co-organizes the Russell Sage Foundation’s Summer School in Behavioral Economics. He has received the PBK Prize for Excellence in Teaching. Laibson’s research focuses on the topic of psychology and economics and his work is frequently discussed in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, the Economist, Business Week, Forbes, Fortune, Money, Wired Magazine, Pensions and Investments, the New Yorker the PBS program Wealthtrack, and the Bloomberg television network.

In 2005, Fortune named Laibson one of 10 people to watch. In 2008 Wired Magazine included Laibson on the "2008 Smart List: 15 People the Next President Should Listen To."

In 2006 Laibson served as an external reviewer for the Department of Labor regulations that implement the Pension Protection Act. In 2009 Laibson was appointed to the Harvard University Pension Investment Committee. Laibson holds degrees from Harvard University (BA in Economics, summa cum laude), the London School of Economic (MSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics), and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Phd in Economics).

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David Laibson Speaking Topics

Behavioral Finance

Behavioral and Experimental Economics

Psychology and Economics

Instantaneous Gratification: Behavior, Models, and Retirement Savings Policy

The Psychology and Economics of Household Investment Decisions

David Laibson Videos

David Laibson's Big Idea
Long-Term Investing - Part 3 on Vimeo

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David Laibson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Economy and Finance.

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David Laibson generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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David Laibson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Economy and Finance. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Laibson for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. David Laibson generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are George Loewenstein, Sendhil Mullainathan and Vitor Prado. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Laibson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

David Laibson Speaking Topics

  • Behavioral Finance

  • Behavioral and Experimental Economics

  • Psychology and Economics

  • Instantaneous Gratification: Behavior, Models, and Retirement Savings Policy

  • The Psychology and Economics of Household Investment Decisions

David Laibson Videos

David Laibson's Big Idea
Long-Term Investing - Part 3 on Vimeo

David Laibson News

  • How Our Brains Betray Us - Bloomberg

    David Laibson, an economics professor at Harvard University, says understanding this anomaly could help us take charge of our financial lives.

  • How do I book David Laibson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like David Laibson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for David Laibson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for David Laibson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book David Laibson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for David Laibson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Laibson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does David Laibson speak about?

    David Laibson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Economy and Finance.
  • Where does David Laibson travel from?

    David Laibson generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for David Laibson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Laibson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Laibson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host David Laibson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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