Tobias Gamp

Dr. Tobias Gamp is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Humboldt University Berlin, affiliated with the School of Business and Economics. He holds academic positions in microeconomics, specializing in industrial organization and behavioral economics. His research focuses on consumer search behaviors, competition policy, and market design challenges arising from complex product information and consumer decision-making limitations.

Education:

• PhD in Economics (University of Bonn, 2016)
• MSc in Economics (University of Bonn, 2012)
• Diploma in Physics (Heidelberg University, 2010)

Research Interests:
Dr. Gamp examines how informational asymmetries and consumer biases affect market outcomes, particularly in search markets. His work addresses policy implications for competition regulation and consumer protection, emphasizing the role of obfuscation, deception, and search costs in shaping consumer welfare and market efficiency.

Professional Background:
- Lecturer at Humboldt University Berlin (since 2024)
- Monopolkommission Analyst (2023–2024)
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Humboldt University Berlin, 2018–2023)
- Visiting Assistant Professor (University of Wien, 2018)
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow (University College London, 2016–2018)

His publications analyze search market dynamics, including the impact of biased consumer beliefs and firm strategies to manipulate information. Current research explores consumer tracking in digital markets and expert advice mechanisms.