Johannes Haushofer

Johannes Haushofer is a Professor at Cornell University's Brooks School of Public Policy and Department of Economics. His work bridges development economics and behavioral economics through rigorous experimental approaches.

• Ph.D., Economics - University of Zurich
• Ph.D., Neurobiology - Harvard University
• B.A., Psychology, Physiology, and Philosophy - University of Oxford

He founded Busara, a behavioral science nonprofit addressing poverty, and Malengo, focusing on international education migration. Key research areas include:

• Neuroeconomics applications
• Poverty alleviation
• Experimental policy evaluation
• Behavioral interventions
• General equilibrium effects

Haushofer's work has been featured in major outlets like The Economist and World Bank Blogs, emphasizing psychological dimensions of poverty and economic decision-making.