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