Jean-Michel Benkert is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Bern . He obtained his PhD in Economics from the University of Zurich in 2017 under the supervision of Nick Netzer and Georg Nöldeke, and has held positions in strategy and innovation within the private sector prior to his academic career. University: University of Bern Department: Department of Economics Education: PhD in Economics from University of Zurich (2017) Email: jean-michel.benkert@unibe.ch Office: A224 Personal Website: jmbenkert.ch Benkert specializes in applied microeconomic theory , with a focus on behavioral economics , industrial organization , and mechanism design . His recent work explores: Strategic learning of product attributes Response time analysis in economic decision-making Reputation mechanisms in digital platforms Innovation dynamics through acquihires and talent hoarding Behavioral aspects of bilateral trade Dynamic research contest design His research integrates psychological insights into traditional economic models, particularly examining how loss aversion and behavioral biases impact market outcomes and information processing. He has published in leading journals including European Economic Review , Journal of Industrial Economics , and Economic Theory . Benkert's publications demonstrate strong connections to: Theory of Mechanism Design in his work on behavioral and disappointment aversion Industrial Organization through studies on startup acquisitions and innovation search Behavioral Economics in his analyses of response times and platform 'likes' Game Theory in dynamic contest design and bilateral trade models Decision Theory through optimal search and nudging frameworks Information Economics in his work on recommendation systems While no formal awards are listed in the available information, Benkert's research output demonstrates significant contributions to his fields of interest. He has collaborated with prominent economists including Nick Netzer , Armin Schmutzler , and Igor Letina across multiple publications.











