BA and MA theses

I supervise bachelor’s and master’s theses in microeconomics, mainly in behavioral economics, experimental economics, and sports economics.

I encourage students to write their theses in English, this is my preferred option.

If you would like me to be your supervisor, please be ready to meet a few expectations. I usually expect more from students than is common. You will need to build an econometric regression model in your thesis and use citation software (I recommend Zotero) to manage your sources properly.

Before I agree to supervise your thesis, I ask you to send me a short project proposal (about one A4 page). In this document, you should show that you have already used Zotero to work with relevant literature and that you have found a verified data source you can use in your thesis.

I enjoy helping students work on new and interesting topics. If your results are strong, I am open to working together to publish the thesis as a scientific article.

It is important to stay in touch regularly. I receive many requests and have limited time, so please contact me early. You are welcome to email me or meet me during office hours (by appointment) if you would like to discuss possible topics.

PhD studies

I am a possible supervisor of PhD students in Economic Theory with a focus on Sports Economics, Behavioral Economics and Experimental Economics at Prague University of Economics and Business.

Also, I could serve as a consultant for PhD students in Regulation and Behavioural Studies at Jan Evangelista Purkyně in Ústí nad Labem. This implies that you would have an additional supervisor holding the position of associate professor.

I have supervised MA and BA thesis for example on the following topics:

Experimental Economics

Understanding the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Trust in Economic Decision-Making

Changes in interest rates and mortgage choice

Are some social groups more prosocial?

Student dishonesty at the university

Economics of Beauty

Applying beauty economics to the film industry and analysing the determinants of film success

The effect of appearance on prosocial behaviour in the dictator game

The impact of appearance on electoral success

Diversity in Esports Teams:

The effect of League of Legends team nationality diversity on tournament success rates

The impact of diversity on professional teams in CS: GO

Sports Business and Management:

Does contract length affect worker productivity? Evidence from the sports environment

In Pursuit of Trophies: Analysis of English Football Club Owners’ Objectives

Can football clubs buy success? Exploring the relationship between spending in the transfer market and subsequent league table position

Is budget a significant determinant of success in Formula 1? An examination of the relationship of budget size and composition with championship position from 2010 to 2020.

Economic and Political Factors in Sports Performance:

The impact of economic and political inequality on the sporting performance of countries

The impact of investments in youth hockey in European countries and their impact on the number of players drafted to the NHL

Fan Influence and Decision Making:

The influence of fans on referees' decision making in the 1st Czech Football League

Performance and Pressure in Sports:

The hot hand phenomenon in MMA

A comparison of the phenomenon of choking under pressure between genders in tennis

Choking under pressure in Formula 1

Choking under stress in sport, a comparison of men and women

Player Performance and Market Dynamics:

What is the impact of a player's performance at the World Cup on his value in the transfer market?

Are foreigners discriminated against in the best basketball league in the world?