Dr. Thomas Graeber

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Thomas Graeber is an Associate Professor at the University of Zurich in the Department of Economics. He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Cambridge in 2013 and completed his Ph.D. in Economics at the University of Bonn in 2018. After obtaining his doctorate, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Economics at Harvard University from 2018 to 2020. Prior to joining the University of Zurich, he held the position of Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School from 2020 to 2025. His research focuses on the cognitive foundations of economic behavior and involves experimental economics methodologies, contributing significantly to understanding how cognitive processes influence decision-making in economic contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2018-01-01 — 2020-12-31

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Conducted research in the Department of Economics.

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — 2025-12-31

Harvard Business School • Boston, MA

Taught courses and conducted research in economic behavior.

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law