Botond Kőszegi

Prof. Botond Kőszegi is a Professor of Economics at the University of Bonn, affiliated with the Institute for Applied Microeconomics. His research focuses on behavioral economics, exploring topics such as consumer decision-making, regulatory policy, and market dynamics. He has held roles in research consortia like ECONtribute CRC and EPoS, and his work integrates theoretical models with empirical insights to address issues like self-control problems, consumer naivete, and the welfare implications of market structures.

His key research interests include behavioral economics, consumer behavior, and the design of policies to mitigate market failures arising from cognitive biases. He has contributed to understanding phenomena like the role of limited attention in shaping competition, the effects of deceptive pricing in financial markets, and the psychological underpinnings of self-esteem and decision-making.

Prof. Kőszegi's recent work examines secondary markets' impact on social responsibility, the welfare costs of consumer naivete, and the dynamics of steering in digital ecosystems. His publications span leading journals such as the Quarterly Journal of Economics, Review of Economic Studies, and American Economic Review.

His affiliations include academic roles at the University of Bonn's economics department and participation in collaborative research initiatives. Despite no listed awards, his prolific and influential research has shaped behavioral economics and industrial organization literature.