The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.
Robert Swan

Behavioral economics provides us with methods and theories to study under what conditions the ongoing socio-economic transformations and the eco-social policies supporting the ecological transition can lead to a fair, inclusive, and widely supported path—one that is embraced by individual choices and socially feasible. In this area of research, we use tools from experimental economics and microeconomic modeling to investigate the cognitive, psychological, relational, and social factors that shape individual responses to the introduction of economic (dis)incentives or to the social and institutional innovations promoted through policy interventions.

In our research group, we use economic modeling to analyze the relationship between growth, inequality, and the ecological transition. Through large-scale simulations and innovative methods, we assess the most effective policy combinations for reducing emissions without compromising social equity. Our approach goes beyond the limits of traditional analyses, exploring complex scenarios to identify sustainable and inclusive transition strategies.
 

The results are used for education and public awareness. The following learning tools have been developed: a web simulator that allows members of the general public to run their own scenario analyses; a board game designed to give children a systemic understanding of the relationship between climate and society; and an advanced training course for professionals, policymakers, and other interested stakeholders.