Stephanie Rosenkranz

Prof. Dr. Stephanie Rosenkranz is a Professor of Microeconomics and Dean of the Utrecht University Honors College. She holds a Ph.D. from Humboldt University of Berlin (1996) and a Habilitation from the University of Bonn (2003). Her primary affiliation is with the Utrecht School of Economics (USE) within the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance. Rosenkranz leads research in microeconomic theory with a focus on behavioral economics, network analysis, and experimental methods. She has directed major research programs such as the UU-Hipo 'Dyconi' project (2005-2013) exploring cooperation networks and institutions.

Her research interests span social preferences, institutional design, and applied behavioral insights in policy contexts like energy efficiency and social assistance. Notable recent work includes studies on voting behavior, lying in multi-dimensional contexts, and the impact of communication strategies on firm energy conservation. Rosenkranz has served in academic leadership roles including Director of the Undergraduate School at USE (2007-2011) and currently chairs the GXP Foundation. Her work bridges theoretical microeconomics with practical policy applications in sustainability and public governance.

Rosenkranz has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with contributions to journals like Journal of Public Economics, Political Science Research and Methods, and Experimental Economics. Her research often employs experimental methods to analyze strategic behavior in social dilemmas, network formation, and institutional frameworks. Recent grants include investigations into welfare policy design and the behavioral economics of money laundering regulations.

Her academic networks include memberships in the Econometric Society, European Economic Association, and American Economic Association. Rosenkranz leads the 'Institutions for Open Societies' research theme at Utrecht University, emphasizing transdisciplinary approaches to societal challenges such as sustainable diets and participatory governance reforms.