Danae Arroyos-Calvera

Danae Arroyos-Calvera is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Birmingham, affiliated with the Birmingham Business School. She serves as the School Early Career Research Lead and Departmental Early Career Research Lead, contributing to academic leadership and mentorship. Her work bridges behavioral economics with public policy, focusing on decision-making under risk, time, and social considerations.

• PhD in Behavioural Science, University of Warwick (2018)
• MSc in Behavioural Economics, Erasmus School of Economics (2014)
• BSc in International Business Economics, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2013)

Her research centers on behavioural and experimental economics, particularly how individuals value life and health, make ethical decisions, and respond to risk and time. She investigates the interplay between self-interest, moral principles, and societal preferences, with applications in health and safety policy. Her work often employs experimental methods to uncover fundamental aspects of human preferences.

The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on risk preferences, ethical decision-making, and behavioral responses during crises such as the pandemic. Themes include the stability of safety preferences, compliance with health guidance, and the role of reputation in market fairness. Her research frequently involves collaborations with scholars like Rebecca McDonald, Jonathan Lohse, and Graham Loomes, and is published in high-impact journals like Social Science and Medicine and European Economic Review.

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Danae supervises research in behavioral economics and has contributed to educational innovation through reflections on the flipped classroom model. She previously worked as a Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham and was affiliated with the Centre for Effective Altruism in Oxford. Her research is supported by grants from the ESRC and the Leverhulme Trust, indicating active engagement in funded projects.

She is involved in research groups and projects exploring the societal value of preventing fatalities, pandemic decision-making, and the behavioral economics of value. Her leadership roles suggest active participation in shaping early career research culture within her school and department.