John Kagel

John and I team-taught several times and collaborated on a few publications. As a psychologist, I learned a lot from a very talented economist, which John certainly exemplified. After I moved to Cleveland several years ago, I would occasionally return to Columbus, usually including a lunch with John on my agenda. During the next-to-last time we lunched together, before I departed I shook his hand and said, "John, you're the best." I'm going to miss John, and so will so many others.

My condolences to family, friends, colleagues, and everyone inspired by John´s life. He was a great advisor and mentor who showed us that we could be passionate about academic pursuits while maintaining other interests that bring joy to our lives. John was a gift to all of us, and we will miss him.

John Kagel was a very important figure for all of us interested in Experimental Economics. I started the PhD too late to meet him personally, but his research influenced me through many others who collaborate with him. His work inspired a will keep inspiring many young researchers. Thank you John.

Thank you, John, for your impressive contributions to the academic, social and organizational capital of OSU and our Department. You have been our cool-headed economists' economist with a very warm heart. It was my great pleasure and privilege to be your colleague.

I am deeply saddened by the passing of John Kagel. John was not only a towering figure in experimental and behavioral economics, but also an extraordinary mentor. As my advisor, he shaped the way I think about economic behavior, evidence, and intellectual honesty. His rigor, generosity, and curiosity left a lasting mark on me and on generations of students and co-authors. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire experimental economics community. His legacy will endure through his work and the many scholars he inspired.

John was a brilliant scholar and a wonderful person. I will always remember his kindness to me when I worked as his assistant at Ohio State. This was my first job after completing my undergrad degree, and John was patient and good-humored with me and all my rookie mistakes. He was a generous, thoughtful, and thoroughly good man. May his memory be a blessing.