Björn Bartling

Björn Bartling is a Full Professor of Behavioral and Experimental Economics at the University of Zurich and serves as Vice Chairman of the Department of Economics. He holds visiting roles at the FAIR Lab (NHH Norwegian School of Economics) and is an Associate Editor for the Journal of the European Economic Association and Management Science. His work focuses on experimental methods to study social and moral motivations in economic contexts, particularly in markets and labor settings.

Research Interests:

• Experimental and Behavioral Economics
• Market Social Responsibility
• Paternalism and Public Policy
• Social Norms and Moral Behavior
• Decision Rights and Authority

His recent publications analyze topics such as paternalistic interventions, fairness in competitions, and the impact of income on socially responsible behavior. He frequently collaborates with institutions like the FAIR Lab and co-authors include prominent scholars such as Ernst Fehr and Alexander Cappelen.

Bartling teaches advanced courses including Microeconomics II, Behavioral Economics, and PhD seminars in Experimental and Behavioral Economics. He oversees the Behavioral Lab Meeting seminars and contributes to the Econ Faculty Lunch Seminar series.