Youpeng Zhang

Youpeng Zhang is a Researcher at the German Institute for Economic Research (ZEW) within the Research Unit 'Pensions and Sustainable Financial Markets' since September 2022. His research focuses on behavioral finance, household finance, green finance, and retail investor behavior. He is supervised by Professor Tabea Bucher-Koenen in his doctoral studies.

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Economics at the University of Cologne
• Guest student at University of Bonn
• Research affiliations: ECONtribute Excellence Cluster, Macrofinance & Macrohistory Lab (Bonn), briq Institute, IZA Institute of Labor Economics
• Visiting scholar at Harvard University
• Research assistant at Harvard Law School
• Doctoral candidate in Finance at University of Mannheim’s Center for Doctoral Studies in Business

Research Focus: Examines green finance mechanisms, household savings/consumption patterns, and psychological factors influencing retail investors’ trading decisions. Integrates behavioral economics principles into financial market analysis.

Awards:

• Best Paper Award from ENGAGE.EU (2024)

Projects & Affiliations: Engaged in current research projects related to sustainable financial markets. Maintains affiliations with multiple economic research institutes including briq and IZA.