Dr. Martina Vecchi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Martina Vecchi is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of Southampton, with a focus on applied behavioral economics. Her research interests center on Experimental Economics, Behavioral Economics, and Health Economics. She is dedicated to exploring socially relevant topics that address key social issues through a multidisciplinary approach, which draws insights from psychology, neuroscience, and biology. Vecchi has conducted a variety of experiments in both field and controlled lab settings, working with diverse 'non-standard' populations such as graders, farmers, and mothers from low socioeconomic status. Her commitment to fostering transdisciplinary collaboration has led her to work alongside scholars from various disciplines within the social sciences. In her current research, she investigates the impact of environmental determinants on decision-making, with a primary focus on health and sustainable choices. As an educator, she teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses and has designed curricula on Food Marketing and Experimental Economics.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, ENG, UK

Teaching courses in Economics and conducting research in behavioral economics.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Pennsylvania State University • Pennsylvania, USA

Engaged in teaching and research in the field of Agriculture, Economics, Sociology, and Education.