Davide Cerruti

Roles & Affiliations: Davide Cerruti is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) at the Department of Economics, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. He teaches courses such as Field Course: Environmental Economics, emphasizing policy-relevant applications of environmental economics principles.

Research Interests: His work focuses on Energy and Environmental Economics, Economic Policy, and Microeconometrics. Key themes include the behavioral impacts of fiscal incentives on consumer choices (e.g., vehicle adoption), policy design for climate change mitigation, and the evaluation of environmental taxation systems. His research bridges theoretical models with real-world policy implementation, particularly in transportation and energy sectors.

Teaching: He leads the Field Course: Environmental Economics (Winter Semester 2025/26), covering topics like externalities, environmental policy instruments, and behavioral factors influencing policy effectiveness. The course combines theoretical frameworks with case studies, requiring active student engagement through assignments and exams.

Publications: His recent work explores de-biasing EV adoption via nudging, fiscal policy impacts on vehicle choices, and the effectiveness of speed limit policies in reducing accidents. These studies highlight his commitment to evidence-based policy analysis in sustainability and public welfare.

Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants are listed, though his research aligns with EU and national priorities in climate policy and sustainable development.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on sustainability projects, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed in the text.