Han Bleichrodt

Han Bleichrodt is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at the Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam. He is a leading scholar in behavioural economics, with a focus on decision-making under uncertainty and over time, particularly in health-related contexts.

• Institution: Erasmus University Rotterdam
• School: Erasmus School of Economics
• Department: Applied Economics
• Role: Visiting Professor

His research centers on behavioural economics, health economics, and decision theory. He investigates how individuals make choices involving risk, time, and health outcomes, contributing significantly to models like prospect theory and ambiguity aversion. His work often bridges economic theory with psychological insights to improve real-world policy and medical decision-making.

The recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a strong focus on foundational decision theory, including ambiguity, time discounting, risk preferences, and survey methodology. These works span journals such as Management Science, The Review of Economics and Statistics, and Journal of Economic Psychology, indicating broad disciplinary impact across economics and psychology.

Professor Bleichrodt has served on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals, including:

• Management Science (2014–2018)
• Journal of Health Economics (2003–2018)
• Theory and Decision (2003–present)

He has supervised 24 research projects or students, demonstrating a sustained commitment to academic mentorship. He has also contributed datasets for replication studies, supporting open science in behavioural economics. While no specific awards or educational background are listed, his editorial roles and high-impact publications underscore his influence in the field.

He is actively involved in research and academic service, with recent collaborations on topics such as incentives in surveys, ambiguity models, and intertemporal choice. His work continues to shape theoretical and empirical understanding of human decision-making.