Dr. Lea Heursen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lea Heursen is a Research Associate at Humboldt-University of Berlin's School of Business and Economics. Her primary research interests lie in Behavioral Economics, Experimental Economics, and Organizational Economics, with a particular focus on social information. As an affiliate member of the CESifo Research Network and a fellow at the Collaborative Research Center Rationality & Competition, she engages deeply with topics that explore how social contexts and competition influence economic decision-making. She contributes to a broader understanding of economic behavior through rigorous experimental methods and theoretical frameworks that address the interplay between individuals and social information. Heursen has been involved in various research projects that investigate rationality in economic interactions, providing insights that have implications for both academic theory and practical applications in economics.

Research Interests

Requirements for Humboldt University of Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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
First professional degree in Law (e.g., Bachelor of Laws) Equivalent to 240 ECTS credits (180 ECTS accepted with conditions) 120 ECTS in non-German law At least one year of qualified practical professional experience
Application Checklist
  • Certified copies of university degrees
  • Academic transcripts with GPA
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (max 4,000 characters)
  • Proof of English language proficiency (B2/C1)
  • Proof of one year professional experience
  • Copy of passport or ID
Specialization Notes

Includes Department of Law, Department of Criminal Law, Department of Public Law, Department of Legal History, and Department of Civil Law under the Faculty of Law.