Dorothea Kübler

Prof. Dr. Dorothea Kübler is Director of the Market Behavior Department at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center and Professor of Economics at the Technical University of Berlin. Her work bridges experimental economics, game theory, and market design, with a focus on decision-making behavior and policy-relevant applications like university admissions and social norms.

• Education: Diploma in Economics (Free University of Berlin, 1992), Doctorate (Humboldt University of Berlin, 1997), Habilitation (Humboldt University, 2003).
• Advisory Roles: Deputy Chair of BMWK’s Scientific Advisory Board, Department Editor of Management Science, Chair-Designate of the Association for Social Policy.
• Networks: Founding member of Matching in Practice, member of SFB TRR 190 and SCRIPTS Cluster of Excellence.

Research Interests

Kübler investigates decision-making under strategic interaction, market mechanisms, and behavioral economics. Her work explores matching markets, social norms, discrimination, AI’s impact on labor markets, and privacy valuation, often employing experimental methods to address policy challenges in education and digital markets.

Scientific Awards

• Schader Prize (2020)
• BBAW Prize (2023)

Academic Contributions

Her recent publications highlight experimental studies on university admissions mechanisms, black markets in digital systems, privacy valuation, and gender dynamics in teams. These works reflect her expertise in market design and behavioral economics, emphasizing practical insights for centralized allocation systems and ethical norms in economic efficiency.

Labs and Teams

Kübler collaborates with institutions like the WZB, Technical University of Berlin, and the Matching in Practice network. She contributes to research clusters SFB TRR 190 (Rationality and Competition) and SCRIPTS, alongside participating in the BBE Seminar and BSE Insights initiatives.