Dr. Jérôme Hergueux

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jérôme Hergueux is an Assistant Research Professor associated with the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, and a research affiliate at the Center for Law and Economics at ETH Zurich. His research, conducted in experimental and field data settings within Internet-based environments such as Wikipedia and online poker, aims to uncover the psychological and cognitive traits that shape human behavior, with particular emphasis on cooperation and deliberation in decision-making processes. Hergueux engages in collaborative projects, notably with Professor Yochai Benkler on the Cooperation project and as part of the Mindsport Research Network, developed alongside Professor Charles Nesson. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Strasbourg and Master's degrees in International Economics and International Affairs from Sciences Po, where he also completed his Ph.D. in Economics. Originally from Alsace, France, he has lived in various countries including Egypt, the U.S., Jordan, Switzerland, and Lebanon, and is fluent in French, English, and Arabic. He is passionate about public policy and international affairs, and in his spare time, he enjoys honing his cooking skills.

Research Interests

Experience

Faculty Associate

2014-09-01 — Present

Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University • Cambridge, MA, USA

Assists in research and projects focusing on the intersection of internet law and economics.

Research Fellow

2011-09-01 — 2014-09-01

Berkman Klein Center • Cambridge, MA, USA

Conducted research on behavioral economics and social interactions in online environments.

Awards

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International Conference on Internet Science Participation

2013-04-10
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Evidence on Digital File Sharing

2018-12-03

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).