The Buy-In Effect: When Increasing Initial Effort Motivates Follow-Through [30.04.25]
Lecture by Holly Dykstra, behavioural economists from the University of Constance, at the Research Seminar in Economics on May 7.
Image: ©Holly Dykstra
Holly Dykstra is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Konstanz. She is a behavioral economist who studies how individuals make decisions that are relevant to policy. She works mainly in the domains of household finance and benefits take-up, with a special focus on intertemporal decisions. Holly Dykstra is an affiliate of the Thurgauer Wirtschaftsinstitut and Harvard University's STAR Lab. In her research, she runs online experiments as well as field experiments in cooperation with partner organizations. She has conducted research with the Behavioral Insights Team, the Mayors Innovation Project, a number of private companies, and city and state government organizations across the U.S.
In the summer semester, excellent international scientists visit the University of Hohenheim in the research seminar and give lectures on their research. In addition to attending the lecture, there is often a special opportunity during office hours to exchange ideas with the guest, e.g. about their own research approaches.
Master's students are also welcome to take part in the research seminar and talk to the speakers as well as the doctoral students, postdocs and professors.
The lecture will take place on May 7, 2025 at 12:00 pm in HS 35 (Kavaliershaus)
