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Erik Wengström is a Professor at the Department of Economics at Lund University, with affiliations as an affiliated researcher at the Centre for Retail Research and a member of the LU Profile Area: Natural and Artificial Cognition. He holds a PhD from Lund University and previously worked at the University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on decision-making mechanisms, particularly the impact of incentives on health behaviors (e.g., vaccination, exercise) and risk-taking dynamics. He teaches microeconomics, behavioral economics, and decision-making methodologies across interdisciplinary programs.
Research highlights include projects on vaccine hesitancy in Sub-Saharan Africa and incentive structures in education. He has received an award for his work on vaccine hesitancy and actively contributes to academic editing (e.g., Scandinavian Journal of Economics). His professional network spans collaborations in Europe and North America, with engagements in peer review, PhD supervision, and invited lectures.
Professional activities include editorial roles, conference participation, and supervising PhD defenses. He is affiliated with research centers like the Vienna Center for Experimental Economics and Cornell University’s Study of Economy and Society.
