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00:01 | For Study Applicants | ONLINE
Since December 1st till March 31 you can apply to our programs:
Master in Economic Research and PhD in Economics
Entry requirements are:
- BA or MA degree or equivalent
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Solid background in mathematics
- Previous education in economics is recommended
Your online application must content following documents:
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of motivation
- Copies of your diplomas and transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency level
- Contact details for two (or max. three) referees
For more information please see sections: How to apply to MAER or How to apply to PhD
In case of any question, please do not hesitate to contact us at
or see the FAQ sections for MAER or Phd
11:30 | Brown Bag Seminar | ONLINE
Let us invite you to a Brown Bag Seminar by Theodhor Kouro (CERGE-EI PhD student)
on December 6, 2022, at 11:30 in room 11
Presenter: Theodhor Kouro
Title: "Understanding the role of autonomy in prosocial behavior: a natural field experiment with volunteers"
Abstract: "While there is an established literature on motivating volunteers extrinsically, the question of how to motivate volunteers intrinsically (effectively) remains under-researched. This project intends to add to this literature by investigating experimentally whether allowing episodic volunteers to choose their volunteering task motivates them to exert more effort, measured through a novel and creative task. It further delves into the mechanisms underlying a possible positive effect of choice/autonomy given to volunteers. In particular, I ask whether volunteers exert more effort because they can self-select into what they like or match their abilities with their chosen task. Moreover, the experimental design allows me (1) to evaluate the persistence of the autonomy effect on effort and (2) to benchmark this effect against a monetary recognition of volunteers. Lastly, this project intends to shed some light on a possible misperception of the prosocial behavior of volunteers."
This project is co-financed by the European Union.
