Dr. Peter Schwardmann

Associate Professor

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Biography

Peter is a behavioral economist focused on understanding how people's biased beliefs shape outcomes in markets and influence communication. His research employs both laboratory and field experiments to explore these dynamics. Prior to joining Carnegie Mellon University, he served as an assistant professor at the University of Munich (LMU). He received his Ph.D. from the Toulouse School of Economics and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Cape Town.

Research Interests

Behavioral Economics Biased Beliefs Market Outcomes Communication

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Munich (LMU) • Munich

Conducted research and taught courses in Economics.

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.