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Mats Köster is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics and Business at the Central European University (CEU) in Vienna. He holds a PhD in Economics from Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf (2021). His research focuses on behavioral economics and microeconomic theory, particularly examining how salience-driven attention influences consumer decisions and market dynamics. Köster combines theoretical models with experimental methods in lab and field settings.
Education:
- PhD (Dr. rer. pol.) in Economics, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, 2021
Research Interests: Köster explores salience effects in decision-making, attention economics, and their implications for markets. His work bridges behavioral insights with traditional economic theory, addressing topics like consumer behavior, experimental economics, and the design of information strategies. He has published extensively on salience-driven choices, skewness preferences, and digital ecosystems.
Labs/Teams: He leads the Center for Belief Update and Debiasing (DEBIAS) as Principal Investigator, focusing on cognitive biases and decision-making processes. He is also an Affiliate Member of the CESifo Research Network’s Behavioral Economics area.
Key Trends in Work: His recent articles analyze how salience shapes consumer attention, the dynamics of chosen beliefs, and the structural features of digital platforms. Experimental methodologies underpin much of his research, validating theoretical models through real-world applications.
