Luca Cermak

I am a Ph.D. Candidate in Economics at Ulm University.

My research interests lie at the intersection of Behavioral Labor Economics and Organizational Economics, with a particular focus on how cognitive biases, psychological pressure, and institutional constraints shape decision-making in high-stakes environments. Methodologically, I utilize high-frequency field data (e.g. Sports) and administrative datasets to isolate causal behavioral frictions and explore their implications for organizational design and policy.