Marina Chugunova

Hi! I am a behavioral and experimental economist and a Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition in Munich, Germany. 

My research interests span the topics of human interaction with technology, digitalization and gender disparities. My work revolves around two overarching questions.

First, I consider how interacting with technology affects individual behavior. As technology capabilities advance at a fast pace, it is important to understand what behavioral regularities affect if the technology is adopted and used to its full potential and what an increased technology use means for society beyond the expected gains in productivity and its direct labor market impact.

Second, my research delves into labor market disparities, specifically examining the factors that discourage female talent from pursuing careers in fields traditionally perceived as male-dominated. I examine informal barriers, such as anticipated discrimination stemming from gender stereotypes, as well as obstacles related to knowledge flows and organizational deterrents, including systemic issues like sexual misconduct. 

To establish causal links and understand mechanisms, I employ a variety of empirical methods and, if applicable, complement experimental data (laboratory, online, and field) with observational one. My work often spans across disciplines and incorporates insights from psychology, philosophy, and other disciplines.  

You can contact me at firstname.lastname(at)ip.mpg.de and find my CV here.