Understanding trust behaviour in advises

The primary objective of this project is to employ various empirical approaches to uncover the mechanisms underlying changes in preferences when a third party offers advice on whom to trust. The research question will be applied to study a series of scenarios, including health, investment, education decisions, political preferences, and purchasing choices, among others.

This PhD project intends to undertake a series of empirical investigations that employ both physiological measurements and experimental games derived from behavioural economics. By utilizing these methodologies, the project seeks to gain insights into both the cognitive and physiological dimensions of preference changes.
Experiments will be conducted in various countries to evaluate whether cultural differences influence the impact of third-party advice on individuals’ preferences.

Understanding the mechanisms driving preference changes under third-party advice can be crucial for various domains and contributes valuable insights to decision-making processes more generally.

Entry qualifications

Entrants must have a master’s degree in economics (desirable Master in Behavioural Economics).

Fees and funding

This is a self-funded PhD project for UK applicants.