Richard H. Thaler is the Charles R. Walgreen Distinguished Service Professor of Economics and Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business, where he also serves as the director of the Center for Decision Research. His research focuses on the intersection of psychology and economics, making significant contributions to the field of behavioral economics. Thaler is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, where he co-directs the behavioral economics project.

As a leading figure in behavioral economics, Thaler has authored several influential books, including 'Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics' and 'Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth and Happiness,' co-authored with Cass Sunstein. His work has been widely published in academic journals, and he has contributed to the 'Economic View' column in the Sunday New York Times. Thaler's research and insights have had a profound impact on how we understand decision-making processes.