Mats Koster

Mats Koster is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Central European University (CEU) in Vienna, Austria, where he also serves as Principal Investigator at the Center for Belief Update and Debiasing (DEBIAS). He holds a PhD in Economics (Dr. rer. pol.) from Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf (2021). His primary research focuses on behavioral economics and microeconomic theory, particularly the role of salience-driven attention in consumer behavior and market dynamics. Koster combines theoretical modeling with experimental methods, including lab and field studies.

Research Interests: Behavioral economics, microeconomic theory, experimental economics, behavioral industrial organization, and decision-making under salience. His work explores how non-directed attention shapes choices and markets, with applications in digital ecosystems, consumer decision-making, and market steering.

Affiliations:

• Central European University (Department of Economics)
• Affiliate Member, CESifo Research Network (Munich)
• Principal Investigator, DEBIAS Center

Key Contributions: Includes studies on salience effects in consumer behavior, correlated lotteries, and digital market ecosystems. His research has been published in top journals like Management Science, Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, and European Economic Review.