Benjamin Enke

Professor Benjamin Enke is a Distinguished CESifo Affiliate and faculty member at Harvard University in the Department of Economics, focusing on Behavioral Economics and Microeconomics. His research examines how cognitive uncertainty, complexity, and social preferences shape economic decisions, including risk assessment, time preferences, and moral reasoning.

• Keywords: Behavioral Economics, Cognitive Uncertainty, Decision-Making, Social Preferences

Recent work includes studies on strategic decision-making complexity and moral universalism, blending experimental economics with machine learning and psychological analysis. The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in intertemporal choice, belief formation, and the global structure of cultural norms.

His collaborations with institutions like CESifo and co-authors such as Thomas Graeber and Ryan Oprea underscore his interdisciplinary approach to understanding economic behavior through cognitive and cultural lenses.