Dr. Gaëlle Leduc

Professor

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Biography

Gaëlle Leduc is a postdoctoral researcher in the Agricultural Economics Policy group at ETH Zurich. Her research aims to gain an understanding of farmers' decision-making processes during the transition to environmentally friendly practices. She emphasizes the importance of incorporating psychological and social factors into economic models of adoption behavior. Her specific interests include pest management practices, particularly looking at the motivations of farmers to reduce pesticide use in grapevine production. Through her work, she seeks to bridge the gap between agricultural economics and behavioral insights, contributing to more effective policy frameworks in sustainable agriculture.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2023-01-01 — 2024-01-01

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Conducting postdoctoral research in the Agricultural Economics Policy group, focusing on farmers' decision-making.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2023-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Bordeaux School of Economics • France

Engaged in postdoctoral research, furthering studies in agricultural economics.

Awards

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Paper Award for Young Researchers

2024-01-01

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.