Andrea Kristina Wunsch

Dr. Andrea Kristina Wunsch serves as a Researcher in the Global Commons and Climate Policy research group at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) since August 2021. She also maintains an association with Christian-Albrechts University of Kiel (CAU) through her doctoral work and ongoing research collaborations.

Her academic background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics from University of Bonn
• Master's degree in Economics from Ruhr University Bochum
• Doctorate from the Institute for Environmental, Resource and Regional Economics at Kiel University (CAU) through the 'Quantitative Economics' doctoral program

Dr. Wunsch specializes in applying stated preference methods to understand public perception and acceptance of climate change policies. Her research employs sophisticated choice experiment methodologies to measure willingness to pay for environmental goods and assess adaptation strategies. She has developed expertise in identifying attribute non-attendance in survey responses and improving the reliability of stated preference data through innovative approaches like the 'think-aloud' methodology. Her work bridges theoretical economic models with practical environmental policy applications, particularly in coastal and marine contexts.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on methodological rigor in environmental valuation, with increasing sophistication in experimental design. Her research trajectory shows progression from foundational test-retest analyses to more complex investigations of decision rules in climate adaptation contexts, with particular emphasis on the Baltic Sea region. The thematic evolution demonstrates growing attention to ocean-based climate solutions and carbon dioxide removal strategies.

Dr. Wunsch actively contributes to multiple research projects including:

• 'GoCoase – Coastal Protection Strategies for Adaptation to Climate Change: Institutional Governance and Societal Response' (doctoral work)
• 'SeaStore – Restoration of Seagrass Meadows as a Contribution to Increasing Marine Biodiversity' (previous project)
• 'SeaO2-CDR – Strategies for the Evaluation and Assessment of Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal' (current project)

Her collaborative approach is evident through partnerships with researchers at CAU Kiel University, Berlin School of Economics and Law, and international colleagues. While specific grant details aren't provided in the source material, her involvement in multiple substantial research projects indicates successful grant acquisition and management capabilities.