Research

My main research interest lies in the field of Organizational Economics. I study primarily agency problems within organizations, both from a theoretical and from an empirical perspective.

Methodologically, I strive to combine the merits of careful modelling with sound empirical strategies aiming at uncovering causal relationships. To this end I have worked with naturally occurring data, field experiments (RCTs) and laboratory experiments.

In my theoretical work I have focused on models of behavioral contracting, mainly introducing social preferences, present bias, and overconfidence into contract theoretic models. I also have a keen interested in studying relational contracts.

I also have worked (empirically) on the political economy of government controlled enterprises (banks and utilities) and on the efficiency properties of internet auction markets.

See my Google Scholar Citations here.

Links to Publications, Working Papers, and Current Research are below.