Moritz Meyer-ter-Vehn

Moritz Meyer-ter-Vehn is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he has held a faculty position since 2007. He serves as an Associate Editor for leading journals including the American Economic Review, Econometrica, and the Review of Economic Design, and holds the ECONtribute Research Fellowship since 2020.

His educational background includes Mathematics studies at the University of Paris VII and the University of Freiburg, culminating in a PhD in Economics from the University of Bonn (2003).

Meyer-ter-Vehn's research centers on Game Theory, Mechanism Design, and Microeconomic Theory, with significant extensions into Network Economics, Information Economics, and Organizational Economics. His work investigates strategic interactions in social networks, labor markets, and dynamic environments, often combining rigorous theoretical modeling with real-world applications like discrimination analysis and reputation systems.

His recent publications (2021-2024) reveal a dominant focus on social learning in networks, labor market dynamics, and reputational mechanisms. These works frequently involve collaboration with Sven Board and appear in top-tier journals, demonstrating a consistent emphasis on information structure and optimal mechanism design across diverse economic contexts.

His primary recognition includes:

• ECONtribute Research Fellow (2020-present)

While specific student advising details are unreported, his extensive publication record and editorial roles indicate active research mentorship. He contributes significantly to grant-funded research through the ECONtribute Cluster initiative.

He participates in the ECONtribute research cluster, a collaborative framework advancing economics and decision sciences through interdisciplinary projects since 2020.