Nils Christian Hoenow

Dr. Nils Christian Hoenow is a researcher at the Ruhr Institute for Economic Research (RWI), affiliated with the Prosoziales Verhalten (Prosocial Behavior) research group within the Umwelt und Ressourcen (Environment and Resources) division. His work bridges development economics, environmental economics, and behavioral economics, focusing on prosocial behavior and sustainable policy solutions.

• PhD in Economics from Philipps-Universität Marburg
• Fieldwork in rural Namibia for data collection
• Studied at Universities of Bonn, Trier, Göttingen, and Seoul

Research interests center on experimental analysis of cooperation behavior, environmental attitudes post-disasters, and incentive-based mobility transitions. His recent publications highlight the intersection of transportation, behavioral interventions, and environmental policy, with field experiments in Germany and Africa.

Projects include:

• Stimulating Prosocial Behavior (PROSOCIAL)
• Mobility Transition in Germany
• Clean Energy Communities in Europe