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Dr. Martina Vecchi is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of Southampton, UK, affiliated with the School of Economic, Social and Political Science (ESPS). She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Edinburgh and conducted her final doctoral research at the European University Institute. Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor at The Pennsylvania State University.
Her research focuses on applied behavioral economics, particularly decision-making related to health, environmental sustainability, and food economics. She employs experimental methods—both field and lab—to study diverse populations, including low-income mothers, farmers, and children. Key research themes include environmental determinants of choices, the role of stress in dietary decisions, and the impact of digital advertising on youth.
Dr. Vecchi is a member of the Centre for Behavioural Experimental Action and Research (C-BEAR). Her work bridges economics with psychology, neuroscience, and biology, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent publications (2021–2024) explore topics such as pandemic-driven food preferences, maternal stress effects on children’s diets, and experimental protocols for decision-making analysis.
