Blanca Tena Estrada

About Me

I am a dedicated research fellow and doctoral candidate at the Chair of Applied Microeconomics at the University of Kassel, Germany. My journey in behavioral economics began at the University of Vigo, Spain, where my fascination with the field was sparked during my bachelor’s thesis research. Following this passion, I pursued a Master’s degree in Behavioral Economics and Governance. My research explores diverse topics such as charitable giving, cooperation, personal values, food choices, and economic coordination, using a variety of methods ranging from field and lab experiments to experimental surveys and observational data. I currently serve as a board member of the Society for the Advancement of Behavioral Economics.

Education

PhD in Behavioral Economics

Department of Economics. Expected Defense: January 2026

Title PhD: Essays on Behavioral Economics for a Just Transition

Supervisor: Björn Frank

Visiting research period at UTAS Behavioral Lab, hosted by Swee-Hoon Chua & Robert Hoffmann

Master in Economic Behavior and Governance

University of Kassel, Graduation Year: 2018

Title Master Thesis: How Conditional and Prestigious Thank-you Gifts Impact Giving: A Field Experiment on Soliciting Donations towards a Climate Campaign

Supervisor: Astrid Dannenberg

Bachelor in Economics

University of Vigo, Graduation Year: 2015

Title Bachelor Thesis: Challenging Irrationality: A Close Look into the Behavioral Economics View of Rationality

Supervisor: Eduardo L. Giménez Fernnández

Erasmus in the University of Oulo, Finland