Research

The VCEE is a hub for cutting-edge research in experimental and behavioral economics—where rigorous methods meet real-world questions. From political and public economics to behavioural game theory and pyschology, our researchers use lab, online, and field experiments to generate evidence-based insights that shape both academic understanding and societal impact.

Publications


2021


Mottelson, A, Vandeweerdt, C, Atchapero, M, Luong, T, Holz, C, Böhm, R & Makransky, G 2021, 'A self-administered virtual reality intervention increases COVID-19 vaccination intention', Vaccine, vol. 39, no. 46, pp. 6746-6753. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2021.10.004

Betsch, C, Bosnjak, M, Korn, L, Burgard, T, Gaissmaier, W, Felgendreff, L, Eitze, S, Sprengholz, P, Böhm, R, Stollorz, V, Ramharter, M, Promies, N, Bock, FD, Schmid, P, Renner, B & Wieler, L 2021, 'The four weeks before lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany: a weekly serial cross-sectional survey on risk perceptions, knowledge, public trust and behaviour, 3 to 25 March 2020', Eurosurveillance, vol. 26, no. 43, 2100978. https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.42.2001900

Korn, L, Siegers, R, Eitze, S, Sprengholz, P, Taubert, F, Böhm, R & Betsch, C 2021, 'Age Differences in COVID-19 Preventive Behavior A Psychological Perspective', European Psychologist, vol. 26, no. 4, pp. 359-372. https://doi.org/10.1027/1016-9040/a000462