behavioral economics phd europe

Behavioural Economics

Research Priority Area at the University of Amsterdam

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RPA-BE enables experimental research on a large scale

The unifying factor in the research of the RPA-BE is the extensive use of the experimental method. This method is costly, however, e.g., due to the need to remunerate human subjects for participation in experiments and the fixed cost of maintaining an experimental lab that meets the international standard. Now that Behavioural Economics is a Research Priority Area, additional resources are available. A major added value of the RPA-BE is that it has enabled the application of the experimental method at a scale that is needed for research of this kind. In short, excellent laboratory research requires a sufficient scale of research activities and interaction and the RPA-BE has made this possible.

Researchers can apply at the RPA-BE for the funds needed to run experiments, so that they can focus on their core business. This has substantially boosted the researchers’ productivity. A committee allocates the resources to promising research proposals. This committee consists of Prof. Theo Offerman, Prof. Erik Plug, Prof. Joep Sonnemans, Prof. Randolph Sloof and  Prof. Jan Tuinstra.

Cooperation with top-level research groups across the world

The Research Priority Area Behavioural Economics (RPA-BE) cooperates with top-level research groups with a similar agenda across the world. The most intensive collaborations in Europe are with groups at the Autonoma University Barcelona, the University of Nottingham, the University of East Anglia and Catholic University of Milan, and in the US with New York University, the University of Arizona, the University of California at Santa Barbara and the University of Wisconsin. These collaborations have led to joint authorships and an active exchange of PhD Students. In the future we intend to maintain and expand these contacts where possible.

Annual workshops to exchange ideas with international researchers

In addition, the research RPA-BE has funded three workshops, allowing faculty members to interact with the top-researchers in laboratory experiments (ABEE2009), field experiments (ABEE2010), behavioural theory (ABEE2011), behavioral industrial organization (ABEE2012) and neuroeconomics and the lab (ABEE2013). The RPA-BE also attracted top international visitors and made it possible to organize international PhD workshops.

Four core groups joined forces in RPA-BE

The Amsterdam School of Economics of UvA has an excellent status in the field of Behavioral Economics. The UvA research priority area Behavioral Economics merged four core groups. CREED, CeNDEF, the Industrial Organisation group and the Human Capital group joined forces to become the RPA-BE. The first three were the faculty’s three highest ranked groups at the most recent quality assessment by the Quality Assessment Netherlands’ Universities (QANU).

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The mission of the TSE doctoral school is to train future researchers for brilliant academic careers, but also for successful careers in the professional world 

Much effort is put into providing students with the highest quality training. Doctoral students are very well advised on how to best prepare for the international job market to ensure them to receive the best placement. 

See our placement year by year

There are many more reasons to choose tse:.

• TSE attracts the best researchers from around the world to Toulouse to develop the economic models and solutions needed to understand and address tomorrow's issues.
• PhD students quickly become involved in scientific life by taking part in international conferences, seminars, etc.
• TSE offers a large range of disciplines, enabling them to cover all fields in Economics: Behavior, Institutions and Development; Econometrics and Empirical Economics; Environment and Natural Resources; Finance; Industrial Economics;  Macroeconomics; Mathematics of Decision Making and Statistics; Public Economics; Theoretical Economics.
• Doctoral students have an office close to their supervisor to facilitate interactions.
• Studies are funded from the Master 2 ETE level upwards and can extend to 5 years
• Visiting possibilities during studies with other partner universities

• Doctoral Program Presentation
• Student handbook 2024-2025
• PhD placement since 2009

Placement of students from the Ph.D. Program:

• Lisa Botbol:  Monash University
• Luisa Carrer: ESCP,  after post-doc at Bocconi
• Anaïs Fabre: LMU Munich, after post-doc at IFS (1 year) 
• Oscar Fentanes: Carlos III
• Jonas Gathen: Tilburg University, after post-doc at CEMFI
• Gokce Gokkoca:  Analysis Group
• Johanna Joy Isman:  Assurance Services International
• Oscar Jara:  NHH Bergen (post-doc)
• Chanwoo Kim: AlixPartners 
• Federica Lo Polito:  Frontier Economics
• Moritz Loewenfeld: University of Vienna
• Nicolas Martinez: Cornerstone Research
• Paul Henri Moisson: Paris School of Economics 
• Sébastien Montpetit: Warwick (post-doc)
• Esteban Muñoz: Rovira i Virgili (Tarragona)

Former students on the market:

• Christophe Gaillac: University of Geneva (tenured offer)
• Celine Fei: Mannheim (post-doc)
• Emil Palikot: Northeastern U. (Computer Science & Marketing Dept.)

Post-docs at TSE on the market:

• Péter Bayer:  UAB Barcelona
• Hakan Oyzilmaz: Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research
• Hippolyte Boucher : Airbus, Marseille
• Tim Ederer : Tepper Business School, Carnegie Mellon University (Economics), preceded by a one-year Post-Doc at the Becker-Friedmann Institute, University of Chicago
• Luise Eisfeld : HEC Lausanne (Finance)
• Hiyu Hou : Renmin University, Beijing
• Dakang Huang : Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFFE), Chengdu, China
• Antoine Jacquet : Post Doc at Science-Po, Paris, France (2 years)
• Max Lesellier : Université de Montréal
• Yaxin Li : Renmin University, Beijing
• Gosia Majewska : ESSEC Business School, Paris (Economics)
• José Munoz : Analysis Group, Brussels
• Peter Neis : Post Doc at CERDI, Clermont Ferrand University (2 years)
• Tuuli Vanhapelto : Adam Smith Business School, Glasgow (Economics)
• Philipp Wangner: Mannheim University, preceded by a one-year Post-Doc at Columbia University
• Li Yu : Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
• Ling Zhou : Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (after a two-years Post-Doc)
• Alae Baha - Oxford University,  Sociology Dep. (Post Doc, 3 years) 
• Paloma Carrillo - International Labor Organization
• Alipio Ferreira - 1 year postdoc at JPAL-LAC (Rio de Janeiro) and then Southern Methodist University (AP)
• Alexandre Gaillard - 1 year post-doc at Princeton and then Brown University (AP)
• Friedrich Lucke - Joint Research Center (JRC), European Commission, Brussels
• Filip Mrowiec  - Cornerstone (New York)
• Celia Ruiz  - Compass Lexecon
• Vatsala Shreeti - Bank of International Settlments
• Fernando Stipanicic - 1 year postdoc at Berkeley and then Oslo (AP)
• Jun Yan  - Xiamen University (AP)
• Yifei Zhang - Peking University, HSBC Business School (AP)
• Hussein Bidawi - International Monetary Fund (IMF)
• Nicolas Bonneton - University of Manheim Assistant Professor 
• Jacopo Bregolin - University of Liverpool Assistant Professor
• Christophe Bruneel - KU Leuven Assistant Professor
• Matheus De Souza Bueno - OECD
• Joana Duran-Franch - Postdoc at Columbia 1 year 
• Jacint Enrich Moya - Postdoc at Pompeu Fabra - 3 years 
• Christophe Gaillac - Postdoc Nuffield College – 3 years
• Jérôme Gonnot - Postdoc European University Institute – 2 years
• Kunal Khainar - Bank of England 
• Willy Lefez - Postdoc Berlin School of Economics - 4 years
• Charles Pébereau  - Post doc at Stanford - 3 years
• Stefan Pollinger - Sciences Po Paris Assistant Professor
• Kevin Remmy - Postdoc at University of Mannheim - 5 years 
• Yang Yang  - Nanjing University Assistant Professor 
• Miguel Zerecero - UC Irvine Assistant Professor
• Ling Zhou  - Postdoc University of Padova - 2 years 
• Miren Azkarate-Askasua  - Post-doctorate for one year at European University Institute (EUI), then Assistant Professor (University of Mannheim)
• Hussein Bidawi  -  International Monetary Fund
• Filippo D'Arcangelo  - OECD
• Hugues Dastarac  - Banque de France
• Vessela Daskalova  - Assistant Professor  (UC Dublin)
• Alberto Grillo  - Post doctorate at Aix-Marseille School of Economics
• Elia Lapenta  - Assistant Professor(CREST)
• Emil Palikot  - Post doctorate at Stanford
• Christopher Sandmann  - Post doctorate for one year at Princeton then Assistant Professor (LSE)
• Roberto Sarkisian  - Assistant Professor (University of Rome Tor Vergata)
• Peter Wikman  - Post doctorate at Toulouse School of Economics 
• Yuting Yang  - Assistant Professor (University of New Mexico)
• Jiakun Zheng  - Assistant Professor (Renmin University)
• Konrad Adler -Postdoctoral position with the finance group at Bonn University
• Aleksandra Fridman - Economist program at the International Monetary Fund
• Jakob Hennig - Visiting professor Position at the UC3M
• Jasmin Fliegner - Assistant professor in Economics, University of Manchester
• Claire Galez-Davis - International Organization for Migration (IOM) 
• Dimple Kukreja - Research Officer, Reserve Bank of India
• Xavier Lambin - Assistant professor, Grenoble School of Management
• Giulia Pavan - Compass Lexecon (Madrid office)
• Eva Raiber - Assistant professor, Aix-Marseille School of Economics
• Lei Xu - Economist, Bank of Canada
• Yaohui Dong  - Assistant Professor, School of Economics and Management, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen
• Simon Fuchs  - Research Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
• Pablo Garcia  - Economist, Banque Centrale du Luxembourg
• Vitalijs Jascisens  - Assistant professor, National Research University Higher School of Economics (Department of Economics and International College of Economics and Finance)
• Tannous Kass-Hanna  - Economist, International Monetary Fund
• Lan Lan  - Assistant Professor, University of Oslo (Economics Department)
• Julie Lassebie  - The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 
• Tsz Kin Leung  - Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Cambridge (INET Institute)
• Ying Liang  - Lecturer, Monash University (Monash Business School)
• George Lukyanov  - Assistant Professor, École Polytechnique
• Lucas Mahieux  - Assistant Professor, Tilburg University
• Serge Nyawa  - Assistant Professor, Toulouse Business School (Department of Information, Operations and Management Sciences)
• Anastasiia Parakhonyak  - Assistant Professor in Economics and Finance, Durham University (Business School)
• Arnaud Philippe  - Lecturer in economics, Department of economics (School of Economics, Finance and Management), Bristol University
• Oleg Polivin  - Junior Data Scientist, Altran
• Andrés Salamanca  - Postdoctoral position, University of Southern Denmark (Department of Business and Economics)
• Jules Tinang  - Assistant Professor, University of Groningen
• Ying Lei Toh - Payments Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
• Shuichi Tsugawa  - Assistant Professor Department of Engineering, Kyushu University, Japan
• Shuguang Zhu  - Assistant Professor, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (School of Economics)
• Nordine Abidi  - Economist, European Central Bank
• Arthur Alik  - Staff economist, Worldbank, office of chief economist Africa region
• Andrii Babii - Assistant professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Constance De Soyres - Economist, International Monetary Fund
• François De Soyres - Economist, World Bank
• MiaoMiao Dongdon - Assistant professor, Bocconi University (Decision Science Department)
• Xintong Han  - Assistant professor, Concordia University
• Maxime Liegey  - Assistant professor, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Bogota)
• Christian Nguenang  - Consultant, Bewell Consulting-Harwell Management
• Christiern Daniel  Rose  - Lecturer, University of Queensland
• Nassima Selmane    - Assistant Professor, University of Groningen
• Tomar Shekhar  - Research Officer, Reserve bank of India
• Tuba Tuncel  -  Assistant Professor, HEC Montreal
• André Veiga  - Assistant professor, Imperial College Business School in London
• Chunan Wang  -    Assistant Professor of Economics, Beihang University (Beijing)
• Suxiu Yu  -  Assistant Professor, Renmin University of China, Hanqing Advanced Institute of Economics and Finance
• Fanny Camara  - Assistant Professor, University of Southern California
• Maddalena Ferrana  - Postdoctoral research associate in Values and Public Policy, Woodrow Wilson School and University Center for Human Values, Princeton University
• Markus Gebauer  - Assistant Professor, Higher School of Economics/ICEF
• Dong-Hee Joe  - Associate Research Fellow, Korea Energy Economics Institute
• Yves Le Yaouanq  - Assistant Professor, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität
• Kun Li  - Lecturer, Australia National University, Research School of Finance, Acturial Studies & Statistics
• César Mantilla  - Assistant Professor, Universidad del Rosario
• Rodrigo Montes  - Senior Economist, Compass Lexecon
• Alban Moura  - Economist, Banque centrale du Luxembourg, Research Department
• Guillem Roig  - Assistant Professor, Universidad del Rosario
• Johanna Schauer  - Economist, IMF
• Ananya Sen  - Postdoctoral Fellow, MIT (Sloan)
• Gang Wang  - Assistant Professor, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
• Timothy Yeung  - Postdoctoral position of PSL Research University, hosted by University of Paris-Dauphine
• Luc Bridet - Lecturer, University of St Andrews
• Ho Cheung Cheng  - Assistant Professor, National Central University, Taiwan
• Jorge Florez  - Assistant Professor, Universidad del Rosario
• Mattia Girotti  - Banque de France
• Sinem Hidir  - Assistant Professor, University of Warwick
• Laura Lasio  - Assistant Professor, McGill University
• Margaret Leighton  - Lecturer, University of St Andrews
• Julien Sauvagnat  - Assistant Professor, Università Boconi
• Yonglei Wang  - Assistant Professor, Huazhong University of Science & Technology
• Qizhou (Leo) Xiong  - Postdoctoral researcher, University of Magdeburg and Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH)

Our ambition is to keep attracting the best students in the world. Therefore, we offer financial help for our future PhD students.

Some scholarships and grants are available at the Master 2 level: https://www.tse-fr.eu/admissions

Once the students graduate from the Master 2 ETE and continue in the PhD program, the doctoral school makes sure that they receive funding. Some positions of teaching assistant and research assistant are also available.

It usually takes 5 years for students to complete their thesis.

A world-class international doctoral program, training the brightest minds.

The "Doctoral track" ( Master 2 ETE ) allows students to acquire a thorough and advanced general training in economic theory (micro, macro and econometrics) before choosing a specific area of research. During this first year, students are also given training in research techniques and work one-on-one with a faculty advisor to complete a master’s thesis that will be assessed by a board of professors.

Second year

At the end of the first year, students are admitted in the second year Advanced Research degree in Economics (MRes in Economics) on the basis of their results (courses and research work) and embark on a final year of advanced, specialized courses. Students should select 7 course topics among a list of advanced specialized courses and attend an annual research workshop (members meet on a regular basis during the year). This intensive training should provide PhD students with a strong foundation for the writing of their thesis and for their future research career. An advisor and another faculty member assist students in the design of their plan of studies. During the second year, students choose their field(s) of specialization : 

• Behavioral and Experimental Economics
• Econometrics and Empirical Economics
• Economics Theory
• Industrial Organization
• Macroeconomics
• Public Policy and Applied Economics

At the end of this second year, students must present some original research work (a preliminary paper) to a jury of faculty members.

Thesis years

The two or three following years are devoted to full-time research and to writing the dissertation. Students are given the opportunity to mature and develop their economist’s intuition and techniques. PhD students participate in the life of academic groups , including seminars . They also present their research work in junior seminars and international conferences and are encouraged to participate in specialized summer schools.

Our PhD program is designed to prepare our candidates for the International Job Market. 

To find out about application deadlines please see our Admissions section .

Applications must be made online on the TSE platform eCandidatures. Any application submitted outside of the dates of the recruitment campaigns will not be reviewed.

Students testimonies

Some videos are available on the platform  youtube.

Christopher Sandmann, PhD student

Basile Dubois, PhD student  

"TSE is an amazing place for students who want to devote themselves into research. The professors here are very productive and nice. Their love to economics is so contagious. There are so many conferences, seminars, and workshops in diversified areas that could feed your interests and tastes. The quality and quantity of those meetings are fabulous. Overall, our PhD program in terms of its research environment is comparable to the top-ten programs in the US. The life at Toulouse is also very rewarding. You would meet many interesting persons here. International students' background are diversified and they come from five continents. I love here so much and miss the people I met here. You would never regret if you choose to come to TSE."

Nina Yin , Assistant Professor (China Center for Human Capital and Labor Market Research, Central University of Finance and Economics, Beijing, China)

"Learning how to become a researcher is not an easy task and TSE's structure in thematic groups played an important part in helping me develop research skills. Every week, we had a macro seminar with external speakers, a macro workshop for PhD students to present their work and a macro reading group where we discussed recently published papers ! When you present your work, comments from professors and fellow students can be tough to hear, but that's how make progress and learn how not to cut corners. Overall, the environment at TSE showed me a passion for intellectual challenges that was contagious. I felt encouraged to play my part and contribute, as an economic researcher, to a better understanding of the forces driving our economic system."

François de Soyres , Economist (World Bank)

"TSE gave me an outstanding training in econometrics which was crucial for the beginning of my career. I believe that the scientific environment at TSE is comparable to the best economics departments in the world. Just look at the amount and quality of seminars, workshops, and conferences hosted at TSE each year and compare it to any other top economics department. There are more events than you can digest!"

Andrii Babii , Assistant professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

"TSE is a very good environment for research. Besides the faculty helping students, much administrative hassle is kept away from students to be able to better focus. In any given week there are more research seminars than one can even attend, so one is exposed to many different ideas. Throughout my time at TSE I enjoyed substantial financial support, both for my living expenses as well as for accessing data"

Markus Gebauer, Assistant Professor of Economics (International College of Economics and Finance, National Research University - Higher School of Economics Moscow, Russia)

"I enjoyed the diversity and academic environment here. Students and researchers are coming from all over the world and doing research in various fields, each contributing in a unique way to the diverse culture here. The research environment is of first grand; each year, top researchers around the world visit and give talks at Toulouse, giving us plenty of opportunities to be exposed to the research frontier. The researchers/advisors are really great economists and patient teachers; discussions on our work are usually deep and focusing on the big picture and economic applications, which I find are the most important part of economics research. Of course, the city is truly beautiful!

Some deals are too good to be true but TSE defies this adage. One gets to live in a great city and have access to one of the best economics departments. TSE has a big PHD program with roughly 20 incoming students each year, which makes you feel like a part of the community. I was part of the Macro group and learned a lot through interactions with the faculty members and other students. And this interaction was not just limited to internal members as the PhD students interact a lot with the visiting seminar speakers (and there are a lot of them at TSE!!).  

In terms of the timeline, one spends the first two years on coursework. The core courses are interesting and give a good foundation for research, both in terms of material covered as well as to develop research agenda. I got good support from my advisor as well as other faculty members to keep my work on track throughout the PhD. For the job market, TSE has a professional team of people, comprising of staff members and faculty, who help you throughout the job market season. The hard work that TSE puts in to prepare its students is amply reflected in the placements!!"

Shekhar Tomar , Research Officer, Reserve bank of India

"I did my Ph.D. at TSE from 2011 until 2016 (plus a strong M1 a year prior). Coming from Peru to Europe for the first time, a lot was new, exciting, and different. Language-wise, for instance, classes were in English, while daily life was in French. To make this harder, coursework at TSE is tough and exams are intense. However, I can say with the benefit of hindsight, that such level of rigor makes TSE alumni well equipped to face the challenges of a dynamic world. At TSE, I learned to always stay curious, and to study seriously and committed to the subject at hand. After the Ph.D. I came to the U.S. to work in consulting. My adviser and other faculty members were always supportive of my choice and were instrumental for me finding a job in Washington, D.C. There, I have confirmed that TSE enjoys an outstanding reputation in economics, especially in IO. All in all, my years in Toulouse were some of the best in my life, I am deeply thankful to the school, the administrative staff, the faculty, and my friends!"

Rodrigo Montes , Senior Economist, Compass Lexecon

The TSE Doctoral School is a member of a European network of doctoral schools, ENTER  (European Network for Training in Economic Research), which includes the following universities:   - Universitat Autonoma Barcelona - Free University of Brussels - University of Mannheim - University of Stockholm - Tilburg University - Toulouse School of Economics - University College London - Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Doctoral students who enrol in the ENTER programme spend between three months to a year in one or two of the network institutions where they benefit from exactly the same status as the other doctoral students. Depending on their situation, they may either attend classes or seminars, or work on their thesis under the supervision of one of the university’s professors. They are thus in contact with a wider teaching body and a more diverse range of research themes. They can also develop productive professional relationships with other students and thus become truly European economists. The network schedules a conference which rotates every year to a different member university and encourages doctoral students to visit and stay at one (or several) of the universities in the network

For more information, go to www.enter-network.org

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Research in behavioural economics has fundamentally expanded our understanding of human decision-making behaviour in recent decades. The doctoral programme Behavioural Economics and Social Transformation was founded in December 2022. It applies basic research in behavioural economics to technological and social transformation processes. The doctoral research group builds on an established network of behavioural economists at universities in Lower Saxony and systematically links these locations. Cooperation partners are Leuphana University Lüneburg, Clausthal University of Technology, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg and the University of Vechta. The doctoral college combines regular personal exchange in workshops with an individually tailored teaching programme.

Fields of Research

Doctoral degree, spokesperson, doctoral supervisors, doctoral topics, positions and scholarships.

The colleagues supporting the doctoral programme come from the wider field of behavioural economics. from the field of behavioural economics. The doctoral college uses the findings of basic research in behavioural economics and deals with their consequences in the context of technological and social transformation processes. It offers a variety of interdisciplinary links to other disciplines and research areas (e.g. political science, engineering, law, sustainability, computer science, social services). The dissertation topics should each lie in an interface area.

Exemplary questions could be:

    How can actual human decision-making behaviour be taken into account in societal transformation?     How does trust in institutions develop and change?     How can social cohesion be strengthened in phases of drastic transformation processes?     What feedback effects do transformation processes have on society?     How do digital media affect social polarisation? How do we behave in digital markets?     How does the increasing digitalisation of communication change social engagement and the provision of public goods?     How must social policy accompany social transformation?     What contributions to the societal transformation towards the Circular Economy can behavioural economics make?     How can individual consumption decisions be made more sustainable? Do markets lead to (un)moral behaviour?     How does the digitalisation of school life affect the non-cognitive goals of educational measures (e.g. personality development, social integration)?     Can targeted legal regulations promote individual and intergovernmental cooperation?     What are the behavioural effects of the use of modern technologies in a legal context?

Within the framework of this doctoral research group, the School of Public Affairs awards the doctoral degree of Dr. rer. pol.

The doctoral research group networks behavioural economists from Leuphana University Lüneburg, Clausthal University of Technology, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg and the University of Vechta. The list of supervisors is continuously updated.

Prof. Dr. Gerald Eisenkopf (Universität Vechta)

Prof. Dr. Luise Görges (Leuphana Universität Lüneburg)

Prof. Dr. Mario Mechtel (Leuphana Universität Lüneburg)

Prof. Dr. Roland Menges (Technische Universität Clausthal)

Prof. Dr. Vanessa Mertins (Universität Vechta)

Prof. Dr. Fabian Paetzel (Technische Universität Clausthal)

Prof. Dr. Jan Sauermann (Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg)

Current job advertisements can be found on the websites of the participating chairs and institutes. If you are interested in obtaining a scholarship, please feel free to contact the supervisors listed.

• Spring Workshop of the Doctoral Research Group Behavioural Economics and Social Transformation on 21.02.2024: Here you can find the programme of the PhD Workshop 2024 .
• Workshop "Research Profile and Publication Strategy" on 10.11.2023: Exchange between doctoral researchers of the doctoral research group, supervisors and postdocs on strategies for aligning one's own research profile during the doctorate and beyond, as well as publication strategies for a career in science.

Discipline-oriented courses (see doctoral courses ) Spring Workshop (February / March of each year) for the exchange of doctoral students of the Kolleg across the different locations. Further information can be found here . Autumn Workshop (September of each year) for the exchange of doctoral researchers of the programme across the different locations. Further information can be found here .

In the disciplinary part, the doctoral programme includes basic courses in the areas of Experimental Methods, Quantitative Methods for Behavioral Economics and Topics in Advanced Microeconomics.

The integration of doctoral students into existing academic networks is promoted by opening the Workshop on Microeconomics, which takes place in Lüneburg in spring, and the Workshop on Behavioral Economics, which takes place in Clausthal in autumn. The doctoral researchers also have the opportunity to present and discuss their own ideas and research work at an early stage in a Spring Workshop and an Autumn Workshop, both of which take place prior to the larger workshops at the two locations.

When pursuing your doctorate at Leuphana, you must enrol as a doctoral student. Here you will find information on admission to doctoral studies and the application procedure.

The Graduate School offers advice and coaching to academics in the qualification phase. The Graduate School's advisor will be happy to assist you with questions regarding decision-making, challenges in the course of your doctorate, and career planning and development. Here you can find more information about the counselling and coaching services.

Research Group Behavioral Economics

The research group behavioral economics comprises researchers at the Alfred-Weber-Institute who aim to integrate psychological insights into economics and finance.

From a descriptive perspective, we combine theoretical analyses with experimental and empirical methods to understand how individuals and groups make economic and financial decisions. From a prescriptive perspective, we study how to design institutions that help people making better decisions.  

The Behavioral Economics group publishes theoretical, experimental and empirical work that studies economic behavior in markets, strategic interactions, and individual decisions. Its work has been published in influential economics outlets including the  American Economic Review ,  Journal of Political Economy ,  Econometrica ,  Review of Economic Studies ,  Economic Journal  or  Journal of Economic Theory ,  as well as Finance and Management outlets such as the  Review of Financial Studies ,  Management Science  or  Operations Research .

Group members serve as editors for several journals in the field, including European Economic Review, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, Journal of Risk and Insurance, Management Science and Operations Research .

The Behavioral Economics group offers several lectures and seminars in the field of experimental and behavioral economics and finance in both the Bachelor and Master programs. It offers the Behavioral Economics Track in the Master Program. Its members supervise Master and Bachelor theses in the field of behavioral economics.

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Current Courses

Behavioral finance, topics in behavioral finance, programming for experimental economics, experimental and behavioral economics: methods and case studies, organizational behavior, topics in economic theory.

Dr. Theodoros Alysandratos

PD Dr. Alexandra Avdeenko

Dr. Moumita Deb

Prof. Dr. Sebastian Ebert

Dr. Pascal Kieren

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Katharina Momsen, Ph.D.

Prof. Jörg Oechssler, Ph.D.

Prof. Dr. Christiane Schwieren

Prof. Dr. Stefan Trautmann

Prof. Christoph Vanberg, Ph.D.

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Economics and Decision Sciences

The economics and decision sciences specialization prepares students for high quality research on a wide array of both theoretical and empirical topics in economics. .

The Department of Economics and Decision Sciences at HEC Paris offers a Ph.D. in Economics program inclusive of a five-year fellowship . Our students are trained to the highest international standards to secure competitiveness in the international job market, spanning both academic and policy-making institutions.

The program

The first two years of the program expose students to cutting-edge courses in Economics as part of the Master in Economics , a collaborative postgraduate program jointly offered by HEC, ENSAE, and Ecole Polytechnique. This collaboration assembles the best researchers from the Economics departments of the three schools and HEC's department of Finance, providing students with unique and invaluable support in developing their research. In this vibrant and rich academic environment, students have significant flexibility and a broad range of options in assembling their study plans, allowing them to select courses that most effectively complement their initial background and desired research profile.

The subsequent three years are primarily focused on the completion of the thesis, promoting a rigorous and comprehensive approach to research. The high faculty-to-student ratio ensures that each student is actively involved in the life of the department, so that interactions happen continuously, far beyond the formal supervisor-student relationship. Integral to the training, the program encourages periods of visiting research at globally renowned institutions, enabling students to better understand the international academic community in which they will grow as researchers, particularly as they approach the job market towards the end of their studies. A variety of funding sources will ensure all the resources needed to a successful competition of any research in economics.

The department offers a rich array of research events that foster intellectual development and collaboration. One cornerstone is our weekly research seminar , where accomplished researchers from various universities share their latest findings, providing exposure to diverse perspectives and cutting-edge research. Furthermore, our faculty recurrently organizes international conferences, where PhD students are encouraged to attend and take active role; these include the “ D-TEA worskhop ”, “ Firms location and Economic Geography workshop ”, and “ Salento Macro Meetings ”, to cite only few of them. Another highlight is our annual Econ PhD workshop , a lively conference organized by our PhD students, where PhD students across prominent programs in Europe and US present and discuss their work. This workshop serves as a nexus for forging connections with future researchers and colleagues, nurturing interactions that often lead to collaborative research projects. Check out the amazing program of last year’s edition !

Research topics

PhD candidates will benefit from the outstanding research quality of the Economics and Decision Sciences faculty members. Faculty members regularly contribute to prestigious economics publications, including the American Economic Review, Econometrica, Journal of Political Economy, and the Review of Economic Studies, among others, on a wide array of both theoretical and empirical topics in Economics. The department hosts prestigious research grants from highly competitive contests like the national French ANR and the European Research Council.

The following non-exhaustive list provides some ideas of the type of research done in our department:

Within the realm of decision sciences , our department engages in both theoretical and experimental research, investigating individual and group decision-making, especially when confronted with uncertainty and the passing of time. Our projects encompass a wide spectrum of topics, ranging from fundamental aspects of decision theory to pressing issues such as decision-making in the context of climate change.

The department is also engaged at the forefront of theoretical exploration in various domains, including economic theory, game theory, and applied mathematics . Conducted work extends to dynamic games, social learning, strategic experimentation, information and mechanism design, as well as social and communication networks. This research extends to applied fields such as mechanism design and industrial organization.

Our department has a focus on entrepreneurship , investigating how to boost entrepreneurial talent, the influence of peers on career choices, and the challenges related to startup financing. In the sphere of innovation , our endeavors involve identifying innovative firms and studying green innovation through the construction of new data about patenting activities. We delve  competitive forces, R&D activities, and patent allocation, and study their implications for policy.

From a more macro perspective, our research projects focus on endogenous growth , incorporating firm heterogeneity, to shed light on the aggregate consequences of resource allocation inefficiencies. In the field of monetary economics , we explore various facets of monetary policy, including the role of household and firm expectations on inflation, consumers’ search, and the intricate interactions between fiscal and monetary policies.

In the field of urban economics , we actively investigate the ramifications of technological changes, such as automation and offshoring, in shaping cities and the relationships between firm structures and capabilities. Our department maintains a strong focus on studying the future of labor , harnessing innovative data and surveys. A central theme involves understanding the transformation of local labor markets in the face of technological progress.

Please, check out our faculty web page for much more detail about faculty work!

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The Behavioral and Experimental Economics group was founded in 1991 at the University of Amsterdam. It is one of the first centers for experimental and behavioral economics in Europe. The group has an influential position in this field in the Netherlands and Europe. At Erasmus University Rotterdam, the group started with the arrival of Peter Wakker and Han Bleichrodt in 2005, and has since expanded to include many other researchers. This part of the group focuses on decision under risk and uncertainty, and intertemporal choice.

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MPhil/PhD Psychological and Behavioural Science

• Graduate research
• Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science
• Application code L7ZP
• Starting 2024
• Home full-time: Closed
• Overseas full-time: Closed
• Location: Houghton Street, London

This programme offers the chance to undertake a substantial piece of work that is worthy of publication and which makes an original contribution to the field of psychological and behavioural science. 

Project specifics are to be developed with academic faculty, and may explore topics in social psychology, health and communities, organisational psychology, evolutionary psychology, communication, and behavioural science. Our research addresses theoretical concerns within psychological and behavioural science, and is applicable in practical contexts (eg, organisations, developing countries, public policy).

You will have the opportunity to undertake fieldwork in many settings including experimental laboratories, organisations and countries outside of the UK. You will be encouraged to present at international conferences and publish in international journals. Part-time positions for research, teaching and editorial assistance are often available, offering you valuable experience and publication opportunities.

Find out more about our PhD programme, read our FAQs and see our current PhD student profiles on the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science  website .

Programme details

For more information about tuition fees and entry requirements, see the fees and funding and assessing your application sections.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements for mphil/phd psychological and behavioural science.

The minimum entry requirement for this programme is an upper second class honours (2:1) bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), plus high merit (65+) in master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area.

Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission. Where an offer of admission is considered, this is always subject to an interview.

If you have studied or are studying outside of the UK then have a look at our  Information for International Students  to find out the entry requirements that apply to you.

Assessing your application

We welcome applications for research programmes that complement the academic interests of members of staff at the School, and we recommend that you investigate  staff research interests  and contact potential supervisors  before applying.

We carefully consider each application on an individual basis, taking into account all the information presented on your application form, including your:

- academic achievement (including existing and pending qualifications) - statement of academic purpose - references - CV - research proposal - sample of written work.

 See further information on supporting documents

You may also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency. You do not need to provide this at the time of your application to LSE, but we recommend that you do.  See our English language requirements .

When to apply

The application deadline for this programme is 25 April 2024 . However, to be considered for any LSE funding opportunity, you must have submitted your application and all supporting documents by the funding deadline. See the fees and funding section for more details.

Fees and funding

Every research student is charged a fee in line with the fee structure for their programme.The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.

Tuition fees 2024/25 for MPhil/PhD Psychological and Behavioural Science

Home students: £4,786 for the first year Overseas students: £22,632 for the first year

The fee is likely to rise over subsequent years of the programme. The School charges home research students in line with the level of fee that the Research Councils recommend. The fees for overseas students are likely to rise in line with the assumed percentage increase in pay costs (ie, 4 per cent per annum).

The Table of Fees shows the latest tuition amounts for all programmes offered by the School.

Fee status​

The amount of tuition fees you will need to pay, and any financial support you are eligible for, will depend on whether you are classified as a home or overseas student, otherwise known as your fee status. LSE assesses your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department of Education.

Further information about fee status classification.

Scholarships, studentships and other funding

The School recognises that the  cost of living in London  may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.

This programme is eligible for  LSE PhD Studentships . Selection for the PhD Studentships is based on receipt of an application for a place – including all ancillary documents, before the funding deadline. Funding deadline for LSE PhD Studentships: 15 January 2024

In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas.  Find out more about financial support.

External funding 

There may be other funding opportunities available through other organisations or governments and we recommend you investigate these options as well.

Further information

Fees and funding opportunities

Information for international students

LSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do.  

If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students . 

1) Take a note of the UK qualifications we require for your programme of interest (found in the ‘Entry requirements’ section of this page). 

2) Go to the International Students section of our website. 

3) Select your country. 

4) Select ‘Graduate entry requirements’ and scroll until you arrive at the information about your local/national qualification. Compare the stated UK entry requirements listed on this page with the local/national entry requirement listed on your country specific page.

Programme structure and courses

The MPhil/PhD programme can include taught courses on both methodology and theory. The precise courses you may be required to attend will vary and exemptions may apply depending on your prior experience and qualifications. These matters should be discussed and agreed with your supervisor in your first formal supervision meeting. 

If you are studying full-time, then after 15 months of studying, you will be upgraded to PhD status if you satisfy certain requirements.

(* denotes a half unit)

Transferable skills courses

Current Research in Psychological and Behavioural Science - Compulsory (not examined) Weekly seminars including plenary and specialist sessions in the Autumn Term, Winter Term and Spring Term. 

Training courses

Students are asked to complete 10 hours of research training each year.  Courses are agreed with supervisors depending on a student's needs. Taught classes can be accessed within the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science as well as in departments across LSE, including Methodology.  Methodology courses available include Qualitative Research Methods, Survey Methodology, Applied Regression Analysis and Multivariate Analysis and Measurement. Training courses are offered through our PhD academy and with affiliate institutions. Access is  subject to agreement with the relevant course convenors  (eg according to space considerations).

For the most up-to-date list of optional courses please visit the relevant School Calendar page.

You must note, however, that while care has been taken to ensure that this information is up to date and correct, a change of circumstances since publication may cause the School to change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees that apply to it. The School will always notify the affected parties as early as practicably possible and propose any viable and relevant alternative options. Note that the School will neither be liable for information that after publication becomes inaccurate or irrelevant, nor for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study due to events outside of its control, which includes but is not limited to a lack of demand for a course or programme of study, industrial action, fire, flood or other environmental or physical damage to premises.

You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee you a place. Please note that changes to programmes and courses can sometimes occur after you have accepted your offer of a place. These changes are normally made in light of developments in the discipline or path-breaking research, or on the basis of student feedback. Changes can take the form of altered course content, teaching formats or assessment modes. Any such changes are intended to enhance the student learning experience. You should visit the School’s  Calendar , or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will be listed on the  updated graduate course and programme information page.

Supervision, progression and assessment

Supervision.

The supervisor you work with will be a specialist in your chosen research field, and will guide you through your studies. Prospective applicants should have the support of a potential supervisor before making a formal application to Graduate Admissions, to ensure an alignment of research interests. If contacting faculty, please be selective, and let faculty know if you are in contact with more than one member of staff.

Progression and assessment 

Degrees must be completed within a maximum of four years. The time taken to complete any research degree depends on your progress and individual needs and you must remain registered with the School until your thesis has been submitted.

You register for the MPhil in the first instance, and will need to progress satisfactorily to be upgraded to PhD status.

The first year Extended Essay and the second year Upgrade chapters (see below) are examined by a three-person thesis committee, which includes your supervisor, as well as two other academic colleagues. Targets for progress First year:  Extended Essay of 6,000 words, submitted on first day of Winter Term. Second year:  Upgrade viva. Two draft chapters or papers of 10,000 words each (total of 20,000 words), submitted on first day of Winter Term. These chapters form the basis of an oral examination by a three-person thesis committee, usually four to six weeks after submission. Success in this examination results in upgrade from MPhil to PhD status. Third year:  Completed first draft by end of three years.

PhD formats: thesis and series of publishable articles

The Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science allows for two formats of PhD:

Thesis (aka monograph) format

This is the traditional PhD format. It entails candidates in effect producing several chapters examining a single subject in an integrated way. This is akin to the format and structure of a book.

Article format

This format entails candidates producing distinct papers which are combined with integrative material to address a single subject. The defining feature of this format is basically that some of the "chapters" can be articles which either have been published or prepared for publication. This format tends only to be suitable for PhD projects which comprise a series of distinct (but inter-related) empirical studies. 

Extra guidelines for article format PhD The thesis should comprise three to six publishable articles framed by an introduction, critical integrating discussion and conclusion. Articles should be co-authored with supervisors (as are all papers written on your PhD topic while being under supervision). Articles and chapters both count as "papers" – the most important part is that they are publishable quality. They do not have to have been submitted, and even if they have been submitted and accepted this does not automatically entail that the Committee will find them suitable within the larger context of the project.

Student support and resources

We’re here to help and support you throughout your time at LSE, whether you need help with your academic studies, support with your welfare and wellbeing or simply to develop on a personal and professional level.

Whatever your query, big or small, there are a range of people you can speak to who will be happy to help.  

Department librarians   – they will be able to help you navigate the library and maximise its resources during your studies. 

Accommodation service  – they can offer advice on living in halls and offer guidance on private accommodation related queries.

Class teachers and seminar leaders  – they will be able to assist with queries relating to specific courses. 

Disability and Wellbeing Service  – they are experts in long-term health conditions, sensory impairments, mental health and specific learning difficulties. They offer confidential and free services such as  student counselling,  a  peer support scheme  and arranging  exam adjustments.  They run groups and workshops.  

IT help  – support is available 24 hours a day to assist with all your technology queries.   

LSE Faith Centre  – this is home to LSE's diverse religious activities and transformational interfaith leadership programmes, as well as a space for worship, prayer and quiet reflection. It includes Islamic prayer rooms and a main space for worship. It is also a space for wellbeing classes on campus and is open to all students and staff from all faiths and none.   

Language Centre  – the Centre specialises in offering language courses targeted to the needs of students and practitioners in the social sciences. We offer pre-course English for Academic Purposes programmes; English language support during your studies; modern language courses in nine languages; proofreading, translation and document authentication; and language learning community activities.

LSE Careers  ­ – with the help of LSE Careers, you can make the most of the opportunities that London has to offer. Whatever your career plans, LSE Careers will work with you, connecting you to opportunities and experiences from internships and volunteering to networking events and employer and alumni insights. 

LSE Library   –   founded in 1896, the British Library of Political and Economic Science is the major international library of the social sciences. It stays open late, has lots of excellent resources and is a great place to study. As an LSE student, you’ll have access to a number of other academic libraries in Greater London and nationwide. 

LSE LIFE  – this is where you should go to develop skills you’ll use as a student and beyond. The centre runs talks and workshops on skills you’ll find useful in the classroom; offers one-to-one sessions with study advisers who can help you with reading, making notes, writing, research and exam revision; and provides drop-in sessions for academic and personal support. (See ‘Teaching and assessment’). 

LSE Students’ Union (LSESU)  – they offer academic, personal and financial advice and funding.  

PhD Academy   – this is available for PhD students, wherever they are, to take part in interdisciplinary events and other professional development activities and access all the services related to their registration. 

Sardinia House Dental Practice   – this   offers discounted private dental services to LSE students.  

St Philips Medical Centre  – based in Pethwick-Lawrence House, the Centre provides NHS Primary Care services to registered patients.

Student Services Centre  – our staff here can answer general queries and can point you in the direction of other LSE services.  

Student advisers   – we have a  Deputy Head of Student Services (Advice and Policy)  and an  Adviser to Women Students  who can help with academic and pastoral matters.

Student life

As a student at LSE you’ll be based at our central London campus. Find out what our campus and London have to offer you on academic, social and career perspective. 

Student societies and activities

Your time at LSE is not just about studying, there are plenty of ways to get involved in  extracurricular activities . From joining one of over 200 societies, or starting your own society, to volunteering for a local charity, or attending a public lecture by a world-leading figure, there is a lot to choose from. 

The campus 

LSE is based on one  campus  in the centre of London. Despite the busy feel of the surrounding area, many of the streets around campus are pedestrianised, meaning the campus feels like a real community. 

Life in London 

London is an exciting, vibrant and colourful city. It's also an academic city, with more than 400,000 university students. Whatever your interests or appetite you will find something to suit your palate and pocket in this truly international capital. Make the most of career opportunities and social activities, theatre, museums, music and more. 

Want to find out more? Read why we think  London is a fantastic student city , find out about  key sights, places and experiences for new Londoners . Don't fear, London doesn't have to be super expensive: hear about  London on a budget . 

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If you are a social psychologist, the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at LSE is the place you want to be. The Department is a vibrant community of scholars where some of the world leading research in societal psychology unfolds. Not only do academics partake in theoretical advancements, but they also hold a firm commitment towards solving real world problems at the grass root level. 

Quick Careers Facts for the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science

Median salary of our PG students 15 months after graduating: £33,000

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

• Financial and Professional Services              
• Education, Teaching and Research            
• Consultancy      
• Real Estate, Environment and Energy 
• Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities

The data was collected as part of the Graduate Outcomes survey, which is administered by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Graduates from 2020-21 were the fourth group to be asked to respond to Graduate Outcomes. Median salaries are calculated for respondents who are paid in UK pounds sterling and who were working in full-time employment.

Students who successfully complete the programme often embark on an academic career. 

Further information on graduate destinations for this programme

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Many leading organisations give careers presentations at the School during the year, and LSE Careers has a wide range of resources available to assist students in their job search. Find out more about the  support available to students through LSE Careers .

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Come on a guided campus tour, attend an undergraduate open day, drop into our office or go on a self-guided tour.  Find out about opportunities to visit LSE . 

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Student Marketing, Recruitment and Study Abroad travels throughout the UK and around the world to meet with prospective students. We visit schools, attend education fairs and also hold Destination LSE events: pre-departure events for offer holders.  Find details on LSE's upcoming visits . 

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1st Summer School in Experimental and Behavioral Economics, by the European Economic Review

Department of economics, university of crete, august 27-30, 2024.

We are pleased to announce the first Summer School in Experimental and Behavioral Economics for PhD and MSc students, by the European Economic Review . The Summer School will take place at the Department of Economics, University of Crete, from August 27 to August 30, 2024 . In first three days the School will feature lectures by leading researchers in state-of-the-art topics in Experimental and Behavioral Economics, whereas a Workshop will take place on the fourth day. In addition, throughout the School the students will be able to present their own research in poster sessions and receive feedback from leading faculty and fellow participants.

The 1st Summer School is very privileged to feature lectures by leading figures such as Vincent Crawford (Oxford University and University of California at San Diego), Michalis Drouvelis (University of Birmingham), Uri Gneezy , (University of California at San Diego), John List (University of Chicago) and Dana Suskind (University of Chicago). The goal of the School is to deepen attendants’ understanding and knowledge of the recent advances in the field of Experimental and Behavioral Economics. The topics taught will cover a broad range of methodologies such as theory, laboratory and field experiments, as well as applications. The School will provide a unique environment where students can expand their knowledge on topical research issues and engage with leading figures in the field. Scholars who have been admitted to the School will be taught subjects on b ehavioral game theory (Vincent Crawford), s ocial preferences (Michalis Drouvelis), i ncentives as a tool for influencing behavior (Uri Gneezy),  field experiments and the art of scaling (John List), behavioral interventions to optimize foundational brain development (Dana Suskind).  Further details on the content of the lectures, as well as background material, will be uploaded gradually in the Program  of the School.

The Summer School invites applications from Ph.D and MSc students in Economics, Business, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Political Science and related fields from all over the world. Faculty and professionals are also welcome. To apply to the School, please submit a CV and a letter of motivation using our Submission platform .   The deadline for applications is April 15 , 2024 (PDT zone) .  Decisions will be sent to applicants by April 22, 2024 . The participation fee for accepted scholars is as follows:

Early bird registration (until May 20, 2024) -MSc, PhD and postdoctoral students: 300 euros -Faculty members: 550 euros -Industry professionals: 800 euros

Late bird registration (after May 20, 2024) -MSc, PhD and postdoctoral students: 350 euros -Faculty members: 600 euros -Industry professionals: 850 euros

The fee covers participation to lectures, access to lectures material, participation in the Workshop and the poster sessions, lunch and coffee breaks, social events, transportation between the campus and the city center.

If you have been accepted to the Summer School, please complete and submit the following form in order to register

For questions and inquiries, please contact [email protected] .

The Organizing Committee Michalis Drouvelis – University of Birmingham Panagiotis Skartados – University of Crete Giorgos Stamatopoulos – University of Crete

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Behavioural Economics

Self-funded

Project code

ECFN4601020

Start dates

February and October

Application deadline

Applications accepted all year round

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project, to commence in October or February.

The PhD will be based in the Faculty of Business and Law and will be supervised by Dr Wolfgang Luhan , Dr Zahra Murad  and Dr Federica Alberti .

The Faculty of Business and Law offers funding to attend conferences (currently £550), training (currently £450), and a work-based placement (currently a maximum of £3,000 tied up to the period of 12 weeks).

The work on this project will involve:

• research design and project management
• theoretical modelling
• experimental design and implementation
• quantitative data analysis – econometrics and non-parametric inference tests

We are an active group of behavioural economists offering various projects for, or as basis of, Ph.D. thesis. Our research extends the standard economic models by looking at how psychological, emotional and social factors affect economic decision-making.

We are currently looking for Ph.D. candidates to work on the following topics:

1. Negotiations and Climate Change

The international community has set a target of keeping global warming below 1.5 C. The EU has outlined a vision of reducing global emissions by at least 60% below 2010 by 2050. Objectives and visions are of little use without a clear way forward and the progress made has been disappointing. So far, a global, enforcement agreement has proven elusive. (For example, the Paris Agreement falls short of requirements as proven by the US walking away from the agreement.) The project will focus provide insight into why a climate change agreement is difficult to achieve using game theory and behavioural economics. This, in turn, may provide insight into how to overcome such difficulties.

2. Can Behavioural Economics help to tackle Climate Change?

How to accommodate human behaviour to help prevent climate change? Adequate answers require a deep understanding of human-decision making in a wide range of domains including energy use, consumption of goods, and mobility choices. The project will focus on behavioural and environmental economics to explore environmental consumer and firm behaviours related to climate change.

3. The effect of biases on economic decision-making

Psychological literature has identified numerous biases that determine economic decisions. In most situations, people do not behave in the rational manner economic theories would predict. Prominent examples include the status-quo bias, overconfidence, bandwagon effect, confirmation bias, in-group/out-group bias and framing. The project will look at how cognitive bias(es) affect certain economic decisions and how de-biasing techniques may work to arrive at optimal decisions.

4. Decision-Making for others

A recent strand of literature considers decision making for others focusing on the question whether people would make similar or different decisions for others as for themselves. This form of decision making for others is not incorporated in standard economics models but is well included in every day decision-making environments (parents, brokers, managers, policy makers). This project aims to systematically identify and analyse economic situations in which existing theoretical models as well as related empirical results predict differences in behaviour between decisions taken for oneself and for others.

Fees and funding

Visit the research subject area page for fees and funding information for this project.

Funding availability: Self-funded PhD students only. 

PhD full-time and part-time courses are eligible for the UK  Government Doctoral Loan  (UK and EU students only – eligibility criteria apply).

Some PhD projects may include additional fees – known as bench fees – for equipment and other consumables, and these will be added to your standard tuition fee. Speak to the supervisory team during your interview about any additional fees you may have to pay. Please note, bench fees are not eligible for discounts and are non-refundable.

Entry Requirements

General admissions.

You'll need a good first degree from an internationally recognized university (minimum upper second class or equivalent, depending on your chosen course) or a Master’s degree in economics or a related relevant area. In exceptional cases, we may consider equivalent professional experience and/or Qualifications. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

Specific Admissions

We welcome applications from highly motivated prospective students with a background in behavioural sciences (e.g. economics, psychology and other relevant disciplines). A familiarity with behavioural theory, game theory, econometrics and experimental methods is desirable, familiarity with at least one of these is essential. We encourage prospective students to design their own research strategies depending on their interest and core skills.

We encourage you to contact Dr Zahra Murad ( [email protected] ) to discuss your interest before you apply, quoting the project code.

When you are ready to apply, please follow the 'Apply now' link on the Economics PhD subject area page and select the link for the relevant intake. Make sure you submit a personal statement, proof of your degrees and grades, details of two referees, proof of your English language proficiency and an up-to-date CV. Our ‘ How to Apply ’ page offers further guidance on the PhD application process. 

When applying please quote project code: ECFN4601020

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Our PhD programme enables you to pursue your academic interests, and learn the latest methods in research, while providing you with thorough training in modern economics.

Research rankings

We have an impressive history of high rankings for our research.

In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise, 25% of our research was judged world-leading in its originality, significance and rigour. A further 45% was judged internationally excellent.

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There are 34 staff members and around 30 PhD students. Profiles of all our economics staff and students are available on the economics website:

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Find out more about compulsory and optional courses.

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Training and support

Academic support.

You will be supervised by two faculty members from the School, who will provide academic support and advice on the subject area, methodology and structure of your thesis.

What will I study?

The PhD programme is principally a research degree, but modern economics requires substantial training that exceeds the level of an MSc or other masters study.

In Year 1, you will take 120 credits of advanced research-oriented coursework, with the opportunity to take field courses at the frontier of areas relevant to your research.

Review and progression

Subject to passing an annual review at the end of Year 1, you will proceed to three further years of research, with the possibility of taking a fourth “writing-up” year.

As a postgraduate student at the School of Economics you will be immersed in a rich academic environment and supportive community of staff and students.

You with have all the practical facilities to ensure success in your chosen programme of learning or research.

Career opportunities

Employment opportunities.

While many of our PhD graduates choose to remain in academia as lecturers and researchers, some pursue careers in other sectors.

Recent PhD graduates have found employment as researchers and analysts with:

• Behavioural Insights Team
• Danmarks Nationalbank
• Bank of England
• other private and public organisations

Post-doctoral opportunities

Recent graduates have successfully attained post-doctoral positions at:

• University of Oxford
• King's College London
• London School of Economics and Political Science
• European University Institute

As well as faculty positions at:

• Heriot-Watt University
• Penn State University
• University of St Andrews
• Aarhus University
• Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Practical careers support

Our PhD students benefit from the help of our Placement Director in looking for academic jobs.

As well as offering advice and running information sessions, the Placement Director organises practical preparation sessions tailored to the academic job market, such as practice interviews and job talks.

Entry requirements

These entry requirements are for the 2024/25 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2025/26 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2024.

A UK masters degree with distinction, or its international equivalent, in analytical economics. This degree should be equivalent to that offered by the Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics .

If you do not hold a masters, or if your masters is in another subject, you will not normally be admitted directly to the PhD.

Our programme is designed to enable you to pursue your academic interests, and learn the latest methods in research, while providing thorough training in modern economics. As important as your topic is the ability to match your topic with our supervision team. We will not admit a student, where we cannot provide the very best supervision. Therefore, you should think carefully about whether your topic matches our research interests.

During the application process, you will be asked to provide a research summary that briefly outlines your research interests and why you feel they fit with those of the School.

The criteria we will use to decide upon admission will include:

the quality and rigour of your training in core economics areas.

your performance at undergraduate and postgraduate level

our ability to offer supervision in your chosen area of research

the quality of your research summary and the strength of the match to the research priorities of the School

our assessment of any previous independent work (such as your masters dissertation or extended project)

In exceptional cases, we may consider prior independent research experience as a positive factor for admission.

International qualifications

Check whether your international qualifications meet our general entry requirements:

• Entry requirements by country
• English language requirements

Regardless of your nationality or country of residence, you must demonstrate a level of English language competency at a level that will enable you to succeed in your studies.

English language tests

We accept the following English language qualifications at the grades specified:

• IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in reading and listening, and 6.0 in all other components. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.
• TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 23 in reading and listening, and 20 in speaking and writing. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
• C1 Advanced ( CAE ) / C2 Proficiency ( CPE ): total 185 with at least 176 in reading and listening, and 169 in speaking and writing.
• Trinity ISE : ISE III with passes in all four components.
• PTE Academic: total 70 with at least 62 in reading and listening, and 59 in each other component.

Your English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of the programme you are applying to study, unless you are using IELTS , TOEFL, Trinity ISE or PTE , in which case it must be no more than two years old.

Degrees taught and assessed in English

We also accept an undergraduate or postgraduate degree that has been taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration:

• UKVI list of majority English speaking countries

We also accept a degree that has been taught and assessed in English from a university on our list of approved universities in non-majority English speaking countries (non-MESC).

• Approved universities in non-MESC

If you are not a national of a majority English speaking country, then your degree must be no more than five years old* at the beginning of your programme of study. (*Revised 05 March 2024 to extend degree validity to five years.)

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Fees and costs

Scholarships and funding, featured funding.

We offer funding for high quality applicants, although we would encourage you to try and obtained your own funding sources in the first instance.

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We encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application. If you are also applying for funding or will require a visa then we strongly recommend you apply as early as possible.

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You must submit two references with your application.

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The field of Behavioral Economics was pioneered by our own Carnegie Mellon faculty Herbert Simon (a Nobel Prize winner in Economics) and George Loewenstein . While Behavioral Economics started as a small movement in the 1970s, it has made an enormous impact on academic research and research in Behavioral Economics papers regularly appears in the top economics journals. Behavioral Economics research has been used to help governments enact better public policy and operate more efficiently, to help businesses improve their profitability, and to help individuals make better decisions.

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This program builds on the world-renowned Behavioral Economics faculty from the Department of Social and Decision Sciences and the outstanding Economics faculty from the Tepper School of Business . Students in this joint program will have access to world-renowned experts in decision science, organizational behavior, statistics, marketing and many other areas. Research facilities like the Center for Behavioral and Decision Research and the BEDR Policy Lab will also be key resources for students.

As a joint program, oversight will be handled by the Joint Program Oversight Committee (JPOC). This committee is comprised of the Director of Graduate Studies at SDS, the head of the Tepper School Ph.D. Committee, and one faculty liaison between these areas. Most decisions regarding Ph.D. students in this program will be handled by the JPOC. However, it is important to note that students are considered members of both the Tepper School and SDS. This means that decisions regarding Ph.D. education made by those schools separately also apply to students in this joint program. That is, the Graduate Education Committee (GEC) at SDS and the Ph.D. committee at the Tepper School may make changes to the general requirements for ALL graduate students in their respective areas. These changes also apply to joint program students.

P lease visit our Ph.D. Student Profiles page t o view the profiles of our current doctoral candidates. 

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Economics: Behavioral Economics

Address economic problems and issues related to human behavior and behavior change. Become an economist trained to consider both the economics and the psychology of behavior and how it can be affected by policy and strategy. This is a track of the MSc Economics.

All education takes place on campus again , now that the coronavirus measures have been scaled back. Of course, we will always maintain a safe environment for our students and staff. Therefore, a few basic measures still apply. For the latest updates on the COVID-19 situation, see our FAQs for prospective students .

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Program and courses

Address economic questions revolving around behavior and behavioral change. 

• Starting point: individuals are not rational, self-interested maximizers , but behave and make decisions based on a limited capacity to process information and preferences that include a regard for social norms, such as fairness and reciprocity.
• Address important behavioral questions , such as: - How to encourage households to waste less food? - How to prevent fraud in organizations? - How to stimulate employees to cooperate efficiently? - How to foster trust in online markets?
• Combine insights from economists, psychologists and marketers cooperating in the Tilburg Institute for Behavioral Economics Research (TIBER).
• This is a track of MSc Economics. You can choose to follow the main program or one of the tracks.

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Career prospects

Upon graduating you will have obtained the following title (as stated on your diploma): Master of Science.  With a specialization in Behavioral Economics, you will have a degree tailored for a career in policy advising, project management, and consultancy. Behavioral insights are in high demand in government agencies, financial institutions, insurance companies, and multinational corporations.

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• 100% are (very) satisfied with the Master's program
• 77% would recommend the program to friends, family and colleagues
• 100% would choose the same program at the same university

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Best preparatory programs:

A Bachelor’s degree in Economics or a similar program (e.g., a degree in Econometrics).

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Open to  Research University students, not to students from a Dutch University of Applied Sciences (HBO). 

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