Foto: Jann Wilken / Joachim Herz Stiftung "Science is not a boy’s game, it’s not a girl’s game. It’s everyone’s game. It’s about where we are and where we’re going." — Nichelle Nichols |
"Moin" and welcome! I am a researcher and lecturer in finance and economics, with a particular focus on behavioral and organizational economics. Currently, I lead the Research Data Centre at the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH), where I oversee the development and management of data resources that drive innovative economic research. My research examines how cognitive biases, incentive structures, governance systems, and cultural factors shape decision-making in organizations and markets. I am particularly interested in the behavioral aspects of managerial decisions, market dynamics, resource allocation, and the influence of leadership traits on corporate strategies.
My research has been published in high-ranking international journals, including the Journal of Banking and Finance, the Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, and the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization. I am honored to have received a fellowship from the Joachim Herz Stiftung and have served as an auditor for the Society for Experimental Finance (SEF). Additionally, I have worked as a co-principal investigator and scientific advisor on sustainable finance projects for the German Federal Environmental Agency. Contact For inquiries regarding my research or potential collaborations, please reach out via email at wiebke.szymczak(at)iwh-halle.de. For more details about my work, you can view my Academic CV. |