Agnes Kovacs

Dr. Agnes Kovacs is a Lecturer in Economics at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Department of Economics. She also serves as a Research Associate at the Institute for Fiscal Studies since October 2018. Her research focuses on applied microeconomics, behavioral economics, and macroeconomics, particularly analyzing household consumption and savings behavior through economic models and micro-level data. Key interests include non-standard preferences explaining household anomalies and the impact of income risks on decision-making.

Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, though specific goal mappings are not detailed. Notable research explores topics like temptation-commitment frameworks, income shocks, and the role of leverage in consumption dynamics. Recent publications address credit limits, financial innovation effects, and wealth accumulation incentives.

Kovacs collaborates internationally, evidenced by her network spanning multiple countries. Though no awards are explicitly mentioned, her work has garnered significant citations and reader engagement on platforms like Mendeley and X. Her research emphasizes bridging theoretical models with real-world economic behaviors, offering insights into policy-relevant areas like fiscal policy and household welfare.