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Overview
Andrew Oswald is a Professor of Economics and Behavioral Science at the University of Warwick, with affiliations as an honorary Senior Research Fellow at the Wellbeing Research Centre, University of Oxford, and Chair of the IZA Network Advisory Panel at the IZA Institute in Bonn. His research focuses on applied economics and quantitative social science, particularly the empirical study of human happiness, mental health, and labor productivity.
Education & Career
- Lecturer, Princeton University (1983-84)
- DeWalt Ankeny Professor of Economics, Dartmouth College (1989-91)
- Jacob Wertheim Fellow, Harvard University (2005)
- Visiting Fellowships at Cornell University (2008), University of Zurich (2016), and Yale University (2016)
Research Interests
Oswald’s work bridges economics and behavioral science, addressing topics such as the economics of happiness, labor contracts, entrepreneurship, mental health, and climate policy. His seminal contributions include pioneering the 'economics of happiness' field and analyzing midlife crisis patterns in humans and apes.
Key Contributions
His research has explored the U-shaped curve of human well-being across life stages, the impact of antidepressants on age-related happiness, and the societal implications of climate change. Notable findings include evidence linking fruit/vegetable consumption to reduced mental health risks and the role of peer-review panels in scientific evaluation.
Awards & Recognition
- ISI Highly-Cited Researcher
- Honorary Doctorate from the University of Basel (2013)
Advising & Grants
Oswald has advised numerous PhD students, including Luc Tucker (Political Economy) and Nattavudh Powdthavee (Subjective Well-Being). His grants include funding for projects on happiness economics, climate policy, and labor market dynamics. He currently serves on the editorial board of Science.
