Every year the YEM brings together approximately 25 doctoral students and 15 senior scholars from different European universities. Over two days, participants present and discuss research in Behavioral and Experimental Economics, Labor Economics, and other areas of Applied Empirical Economics. The Faculty of Economics and Administration at Masaryk University is known for its young and active research community. Over the years, the conference has built a strong reputation for its friendly atmosphere and good opportunities to establish academic contacts and exchange experience. Many participants return regularly, also taking the opportunity to explore the vibrant atmosphere of Brno.
February 28, 2026
March 13, 2026
March 31, 2026
The conference registration
fee is EUR 80
Therese Nilsson is a Professor of Economics affiliated with the Department of Economics at Lund University and the Research Institute of Industrial Economics (IFN). She also serves as an Academic Programme Advisor for the Trade Policy Training Institute in Africa (TRAPCA). Her research primarily lies at the intersection of health and education economics, with additional contributions to cultural and institutional economics.
Eugen is an Associate Professor of Practice in Behavioral & Decision Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania and a Visiting Professor at Stanford University. His research lies at the intersection of behavioral economics, sociology, and political psychology, with a focus on social norms, polarization, and their effects on social preferences and cooperation. From 2022–2023, he served on the White House Behavioral Science Team, working on large-scale RCTs related to the opioid epidemic.
