Consumer Decision Systems

Understanding how digital platforms, algorithms, and marketplace structures shape consumer choices in home services.

How Digital Systems Shape Decisions

Modern consumers navigate contractor marketplaces through search engines, review platforms, lead generation services, and recommendation algorithms. Understanding these systems is essential for making informed choices.

  • Search ranking influences and paid placement
  • Review system manipulation and authenticity
  • Lead broker referral economics
  • Algorithm-driven recommendations

Our Research Focus

Platform Economics

How marketplace platforms generate revenue and how it affects consumer outcomes.

Information Asymmetry

Research on what consumers know versus what service providers know.

Decision Architecture

How choice environments influence contractor selection decisions.