About Me
As a Senior Lecturer at the University of Exeter, I specialise in behavioural and experimental gender economics. Since 2023, I have also proudly assumed the role of WIFO Associate. I am deeply involved in the academic community, serving as an editorial board member for the Sports Economic Review, the Departmental Research Ethics Officer at the University of Exeter Business School, or a mentor for The Women in Economics Initiative.
My academic journey is a testament to my passion for economics. It culminated in the completion of my doctoral studies at the University of Innsbruck in 2017. I hold a Master's degree in Applied Economics and a Bachelor's degree in Management and Economics, both earned at the same institution. Following a position as an Assistant Professor at the University of Innsbruck, I continued to enrich my experience in a similar position at the University of Regensburg before joining the University of Exeter in 2022.
About Menopause - So What?
Millions undergo yearly a biological change – MENOPAUSE- shrouded in misinformation and taboo, with minimal understanding of its impact on economic behaviour. Menopause, i.e. the permanent cessation of menstruation due to the decline in ovarian follicular activity, significantly impacts physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being. Yet, menopause remains underexplored in terms of its economic and behavioural dimensions. This research aims to fill this critical gap by applying a holistic approach. A behavioural economics lens will be used to examine how menopause influences decision-making while accounting for well-being and health outcomes.
The key goals of this research are ambitious and far-reaching. They include identifying the economic impacts of menopause, analysing the interplay between hormonal changes, emotions, biases, and economic decisions, and integrating psychological and health data with economic outcomes for a comprehensive understanding. The project will use economic experiments at its core to generate causal evidence on the impact of menopause, moving beyond mere correlations. Our interdisciplinary approach, which combines techniques from economics, psychology, and medicine, promises practical solutions and impactful results. Our results will significantly advance scientific knowledge, improve lives, inform policy, and empower menopausal individuals to thrive through all stages of their menopause journey.
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I am currently actively pursuing funding for this project.