Theresa F. R. Schaetze
Research Focus
My research combines behavioral economics, field experiments, and social psychology to understand how individuals make decisions in real-world contexts. I use rigorous experimental methods and quantitative analysis to investigate how institutional design, information provision, and social factors shape behavior, with a focus on translating behavioral insights into actionable outcomes for organizations and policy.
My current work examines the effectiveness of utilization transparency in manufacturing, the framing of policy-reform messages, and determinants of early childhood development. By grounding my research in empirical evidence from real-world settings, I aim to contribute to a more nuanced understanding of behavior and to provide practical insights for institutional and policy reform.
You can find more information on my personal website and/or my CV.
Academic Career
Ph.D. Candidate in Economics | International Max Planck Research School & Cologne Graduate School
10/2023 – presentVisiting Scholar | Research Institute for Policy Evaluation and Design, UTCC, Bangkok
09/2025M.Sc. in Social- and Economic Psychology | University of Cologne
2021-2023B.Sc. in Economics | University of Cologne
2018-2021Visiting Student | Duquesne University, Pittsburgh
Winter Term 2019-2020