Erik Dethier

Erik Dethier is a Research Associate and Doctoral Student at the Department of Economics, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, located in Sankt Augustin, Germany. His work focuses on the intersection of digital technology and household finance, particularly in the areas of financial education and consumer empowerment.

His primary research interests are:

• Digital Finance: examining the impact of digital tools on financial behaviors.
• Consumer Economics: understanding consumer decision-making in digital markets.
• Household Finance: analyzing administrative labor and financial management within households.
• Financial Technology: studying robo-advisors and trust in automated financial services.
• Behavioral Economics: exploring psychological aspects of financial decision-making.

Recent publications highlight a strong trend in analyzing the digitalization of household administrative tasks and its implications for consumer protection. His work on the German housing scoring system (Schufa) and robo-advisors underscores a commitment to understanding transparency and trust in high-risk financial environments. The Mintify project, which he manages, explores media use and intelligent tools in financial education.

No scientific awards were mentioned. As a doctoral student, Erik Dethier is not currently advising any students. His research is supported through the Mintify project at H-BRS, in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Alexander Boden and Prof. Dr. Gunnar Stevens.