Lena Detlefsen

Lena Detlefsen is a postdoctoral researcher at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, focusing on behavioral economics, migration economics, and experimental economics. She holds a doctoral degree in Economics from Kiel University (2018) and previously studied Economics in Kiel and Lille. Her research employs experimental methods to analyze decision-making factors such as gender, family context, and policy preferences. She contributes to projects like DYNAMIG, Senegal Migration Panel, MEDAM, and ITFLOWS, exploring topics like migration aspirations, ethnic heterogeneity in labor markets, and overconfidence in healthcare settings. Her work bridges theoretical models with empirical evidence to inform migration and social policy.

Education:

• Doctorate in Economics, Kiel University (2018)
• Studies in Economics at Kiel University and University of Lille

Research Interests: Lena's work emphasizes experimental and behavioral approaches to migration, public policy, and social dynamics. She examines how individual and contextual factors shape migration decisions, including legal status, journey risks, and aspirations. Her interdisciplinary projects address global challenges like refugee integration and labor market disparities. Recent studies include analyzing migration aspirations in Sub-Saharan Africa and the impact of family structures on economic preferences.

Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, her participation in large-scale projects like DYNAMIG and MEDAM indicates collaborative research roles. Funding sources likely align with these institutional collaborations.

Labs/Teams: She is actively involved in interdisciplinary teams through the Kiel Institute, contributing to initiatives like the Senegal Migration Panel and ITFLOWS, which focus on migration trends and policy analysis.