Nicholas Reinholtz

Assistant Professor

University of Colorado Boulder
Leeds School of Business
Center for Research on Consumer Financial Decision Making

Nicholas Reinholtz

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Employment

University of Colorado, Leeds School of Business - Boulder, CO
Assistant Professor (2016-)

University of Colorado, Leeds School of Business - Boulder, CO
Research Associate, Center for Research on Consumer Financial Decision Making (2014-2016)

Education

Columbia University - New York, NY
Ph.D., Marketing (2015)
M.Phil., Marketing (2012)

Reed College - Portland, OR
MALS program (2007-2009)

Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA
B.S., Mechanical Engineering (2006), Summa cum Laude
B.A., Political Science (2006), Summa cum Laude

Publications

Spiller, Stephen A., Nicholas Reinholtz, and Sam J. Maglio (forthcoming),"Judgments Based on Stocks and Flows: Different Presentations of the Same Data Can Lead to Opposing Inferences," Management Science. (Data, Code, and Materials)

Reinholtz, Nicholas, Daniel M. Bartels, and Jeffrey R. Parker (2015),"On the Mental Accounting of Restricted-Use Funds: How Gift Cards Change What People Purchase," Journal of Consumer Research, 42(4), 596-614.

Mason, Malia F. and Nicholas Reinholtz (2015), "Avenues Down Which A Self-Reminding Mind Can Wander," Motivation Science, 1(1), 1-21.

Levav, Jonathan, Nicholas Reinholtz, and Claire Lin (2012), "The Effect of Ordering Decisions by Choice-Set Size on Consumer Search," Journal of Consumer Research, 39(3), 585-599.

Working Papers

Reinholtz, Nicholas, Philip M. Fernbach, and Bart de Langhe, "Do People Understand the Benefit of Diversification?" (SSRN)

Reinholtz, Nicholas, Oded Netzer, and Jonathan Levav, "Variance Neglect in Consumer Search." (Dissertation)

Nicholas Reinholtz

I have two kids. I've decided to review some of the media content they enjoy:*

  • Octonauts (TV show): Surprisingly OK.
  • Daniel Tiger (TV show): It could be worse? Seems to teach kids good things. Requires some suspension of disbelief. Leans pro monarchy.
  • Boss Baby (Movie): The best movie I've ever seen about an executive who is also an infant. Also the worst.
  • Baby Shark (Song): Kinda catchy?
  • Sofia the First (TV show): Not good.
  • Spirit (TV show): I don't like it. Also seems to scare the kids.
  • Ghostbusters (Movie): My older daughter claims to like this. I couldn't be more proud.
  • Kung Foo Panda 1, 2, and 3 (Movies): Very good, very good, and pretty good.
  • Arthur (TV show): Intro song = good. Actual show = Not good.
  • Arthur (Old books): Bad.
  • Curious George (TV show): Fine?
  • Great Day for Up! (Book): A joy to read!
  • Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes (Book): Solid.
  • The Giving Tree (Book): Depressing. Suspect this isn't really intended as a kids book.
  • Goodnight Moon (Book): Soothing. Warm cinnamon and toffee notes that linger.
  • Moana (Movie): Good!
  • Frozen (Movie): Has a bad rap, but actually fine.
  • Make Way for Ducklings (Book): Boring. Avoid unless you really like Boston.
  • Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus (Book): OK once or twice.
  • Sesame Street (TV show): Hit or miss. High variance. The good episodes are very good, though.
  • Giant Pants (Book): This is a book about a giant who lost his pants. I like it.
  • Blueberries for Sal (Book): Portrays unsafe bear-encounter behavior. Also dull.
  • I Want My Hat Back (Book): Beautifully illustrated. Quite good, if you can get over the revenge murder part.

*Reviews are in random order.

Nicholas Reinholtz

Physical Mail:
Nicholas Reinholtz
University of Colorado Boulder
Leeds School of Business
995 Regent Drive, S442 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309

Electronic Mail: nicholas.reinholtz@colorado.edu

CU Campus: Koelbel Building - 432