Dr. Emil Persson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Emil Persson is an Associate Professor at Linköping University, specializing in Behavioral Economics with a focus on health economics. His research integrates insights from behavioral economics, psychology, and neuroscience to explore important topics within health economics and public economics. He investigates how emotions and cognitive biases shape individuals' decision-making processes, particularly in healthcare and public policy contexts. His work delves into the implications of these influences on policy design and aims to understand the general aspects of everyday decision-making. Key research areas include the role of moral emotions in healthcare rationing, the psychology of democratic decision-making, and the effect of decision fatigue on doctors' decision-making processes. His scholarly interests lie in understanding the behavioral factors that affect economic choices and the design of effective policies that take these elements into account.

Research Interests

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.