NICA: The Neuro-Inspired Computational Architecture for Behavioral Decisions
A bridge between neural value integration and discrete choice models. Introducing NICA to unify vmPFC-driven value encoding with empirical wait-time parameters.
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Yichao Jin (Cary)
(he/him)
PhD Candidate in Public Policy and Political Economy
My research interests include behavioral economics, discrete choice experiments, and public policy.
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