Switzerland · Behavioral Economics · Reviewed 2026-10-14

Dr. Ernst Fehr

Dr. Ernst Fehr is one of the world's most cited economists, pioneer of behavioral economics and neuroeconomics, and recipient of the Marcel Benoist Prize and Gottlieb Duttweiler Prize.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Behavioral Economics, Neuroeconomics, Social Preferences, Experimental Economics
Academic position: Professor of Economics & Director of UBS Center for Economics in Society
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Behavioral Economics, Neuroeconomics, Social Preferences are advised to consult formal department application channels.

UZH guide ↗Social-sciences subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-14. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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