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Martin Hedesström is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, specializing in Applied Psychology. He obtained his PhD in Psychology from the University of Gothenburg in 2006 and became an Associate Professor in 2014. His academic journey includes earning a Master’s degree in Information Systems from the London School of Economics in 1998 and a stint as a Visiting Scholar at the Columbia Business School in New York during 2014/2015. Hedesström leads the Judgement, Decision Making and Social Psychology (JDMS) research group, focusing on the intersection of psychology and economics. His research primarily investigates choice architecture, moral and environmental decision-making, and the psychological factors influencing financial behaviors, particularly in stock market contexts. Current projects include exploring the behavioral effects of nudging interventions and their impact on societal challenges such as climate change and health. Hedesström emphasizes the importance of understanding how nudges can lead to positive behavioral spillover without limiting individual autonomy. He actively teaches various courses including Judgment Decision Making and Psychological Perspectives on Economic Behavior at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden
Responsible for teaching and research in Applied Psychology, with a focus on decision-making and economic behavior.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).