Felix Chopra

Dr. Felix Chopra serves as Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Economics and is affiliated with the Center for Economic Behavior and Inequality (CEBI). He recently completed a visiting research period at the ifo Institute (CESifo) in June 2023, collaborating with Prof. Oliver Falck on home price expectations and spending behavior.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Economics (2022), University of Bonn
• MSc in Mathematics, University of Bonn
• BSc in Economics, University of Bonn

Chopra's research centers on behavioral economics and political economy, investigating how beliefs and expectations shape economic decisions. His work spans news consumption psychology, climate change social norms, and financial advice impacts using rigorous experimental methods. Recent projects demonstrate innovative approaches like combining AI with qualitative research and field experiments with administrative spending data.

His publication record shows strong momentum with forthcoming papers in Journal of Public Economics and American Economic Journal: Microeconomics, plus multiple CESifo working papers. The 2025 paper on AI news customization indicates cutting-edge work at the digital economy frontier.

Award recognition includes:

• CESifo Best Paper Award (2022) for financial advice research

Chopra actively secures research funding through experimental projects and international collaborations. His field experiment on home price expectations utilized US administrative data, demonstrating access to substantial resources. His null results research has influenced academic discourse on research evaluation standards.

As a core member of CEBI, Chopra contributes to Copenhagen's behavioral economics hub focused on inequality research. His lab environment emphasizes experimental rigor and interdisciplinary approaches bridging psychology and economics.