Camillo Padoa‐Schioppa

Inferred Structure of a Neuronal Circuit for Economic Decisions

The paper infers the structure of a neuronal circuit in the orbitofrontal cortex involved in economic decisions using network analysis and finds a reproducible, state-dependent network structure.

The Laminar Organization of a Decision Circuit in Orbitofrontal Cortex is Agnostic to the Variable Encoding Scheme

This study shows that the laminar organization of a decision circuit in the orbitofrontal cortex remains consistent whether decision variables are encoded categorically or mixed.

A neural circuit framework for economic choice: from building blocks of valuation to compositionality in multitasking

This paper develops a two-stage neural circuit framework for economic choice using biologically plausible RNNs, showing how value computation and comparison enable generalization and multitasking.

Neuronal Activity in Orbitofrontal Cortex during Trinary Choices under Risk

This study examines neuronal activity in the orbitofrontal cortex of rhesus monkeys during trinary economic choices, finding that value encoding and risk attitude are reflected in neural activity consistent with economic theory assumptions.

Laminar Architecture of a Decision Circuit in Orbitofrontal Cortex

This study uses calcium imaging in mice to show that different layers of the orbitofrontal cortex encode decision variables differently, revealing a layered architecture for economic decision-making.

The Representation of Decision Variables in Orbitofrontal Cortex is Longitudinally Stable

This study shows that neural representations of decision variables in the orbitofrontal cortex of mice remain stable over 20 weeks, with only modest representational drift.

Orbitofrontal cortex contributes to the comparison of values underlying economic choices

The paper shows that orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) neurons contribute to value comparison in economic choices by disrupting the decision process without affecting offer values through electrical stimulation.

Neuronal origins of biases in economic choices under sequential offers

This study investigates choice biases in economic decisions under sequential offers in rhesus monkeys, identifying distinct neural stages responsible for accuracy, order bias, and preference bias.

Economic Choices under Simultaneous or Sequential Offers Rely on the Same Neural Circuit

The paper shows that the same neural circuit in the orbitofrontal cortex supports economic choices under simultaneous or sequential offers.

Neuronal Activity in Dorsal Anterior Cingulate Cortex during Economic Choices under Variable Action Costs

This study investigates neuronal activity in the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex during economic choices with variable action costs, finding that ACCd encodes post-decision variables but not pre-decision variables.

Values Encoded in Orbitofrontal Cortex Are Causally Related to Economic Choices

This study shows that electrical stimulation of orbitofrontal cortex in rhesus monkeys biases economic choices by altering encoded values.

Neural Mechanisms of Economic Choices in Mice

This study investigates economic choice mechanisms in mice, showing that the lateral orbital area is critical for decision-making, with neuronal representations similar to primates but spatially encoded.

Mechanisms of Economic Decisions under Sequential Offers

This study investigates economic decisions under sequential offers in macaques, finding that OFC neurons use similar mechanisms as simultaneous offers through circuit inhibition.

Categorical encoding of decision variables in orbitofrontal cortex

The paper introduces an algorithm to determine if neuronal representations are categorical or mixed and applies it to primate orbitofrontal cortex data during economic decisions, finding categorical encoding of decision variables.

Neuronal Adaptation to the Value Range in Macaque Orbitofrontal Cortex

This study investigates how neurons in macaque orbitofrontal cortex adapt to changes in value distribution, finding adaptation to both maximum and minimum values and an increase in baseline activity with higher minimum values.

Neuronal adaptation and optimal coding in economic decisions

This study shows that neuronal coding in the orbitofrontal cortex uses linear tuning functions with range adaptation to maximize expected payoff in economic decisions.