Peter Andre

Peter Andre is an Assistant Professor at the Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE and Goethe University Frankfurt, specializing in behavioral economics. His research focuses on how people reason about economic problems and how these reasoning processes impact economic analysis and policy.

His research interests span behavioral economics, experimental economics, and the study of mental models in economic decision-making. He investigates how subjective models of the macroeconomy shape people's expectations and policy preferences, with particular attention to social norms, fairness judgments, and climate change attitudes. His work often bridges theoretical economic models with empirical evidence from experiments and surveys.

André's publication record shows a strong focus on understanding the psychological foundations of economic behavior. His recent work examines narratives about the macroeconomy, shallow meritocracy concepts, socially responsible consumer behavior, and global climate action support. His research demonstrates how misperceptions of social norms significantly impact economic and environmental decision-making.

• Distinguished CESifo Affiliate Award in Behavioral Economics (2022) for 'Shallow Meritocracy'
• IZA Award for Innovative Research on the Economics of Climate Change for 'Misperceived Social Norms and Willingness to Act Against Climate Change'

Andre actively contributes to the academic community through conference organization, including the Early-Career Behavioral Economics Conference, and engages with policymakers through policy briefs and media appearances. His work has received significant media coverage in outlets like The New York Times, Financial Times, and major German publications.