Emily Quiroga​

I am a researcher at the Market Analysis department at the Federal Research Institute for Rural Areas, Forest and Fishery in Germany - Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute.

In 2024, I earned my PhD in Economics from the University of Hamburg. My research focuses on designing mechanisms to enhance community adaptation to global challenges. These challenges include a range of social issues, such as inequality and conflict, as well as environmental concerns like natural disasters and sustainability. I am particularly interested in the economic behaviors that promote adaptation among individuals and communities in response to these global issues. I approach these topics from both theoretical and empirical perspectives, employing methodologies such as bio-economic modeling, experimental economics, and discrete choice experiments.

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Currently, my research centers on developing an index to measure sustainable diets, considering economic, environmental, health, and socio-cultural dimensions. Additionally, I contribute to the design of behavioral experiments aimed at deepening our understanding of sustainable choices, inequality, and redistribution.