Frederik Schwerter

Frederik Schwerter is an Associate Professor of Microeconomics at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management since September 2021. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at the University of Cologne (2016–2021) and conducted postdoctoral research at Harvard University (2017–2018). He holds a PhD from the University of Bonn (2016) and a diploma in economics from the same institution (2010). His research focuses on experimental studies of bounded rationality, encompassing behavioral economics, labor economics, and political economy.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, University of Bonn (2016, summa cum laude)
• Diploma in Economics, University of Bonn (2010)

Research Interests:

His work examines cognitive biases in decision-making, including associative memory effects, intertemporal choice biases, and social reference points. He employs experimental methodologies to explore how bounded rationality influences market interactions, risk-taking behaviors, and trust dynamics. Key themes include the interplay between memory, representativeness heuristics, and economic outcomes.

Awards:

• Excellence in Refereeing Award, Review of Economic Studies (2019)

Grants & Funding:

He leads a 10M€ basic income RCT (2021–2024) and is planning a Democracy Income RCT (2026–2029). Notable grants include C-SEB Seedcorn Grant (2017) and Harvard University's Lab for Economic Applications and Policy Grant (2015).

Teaching:

• Graduate courses: Behavioral Economics, Experimental Methods
• Undergraduate courses: Microeconomics, Mathematics for Economists