Alice Pizzo
Assistant Professor
About
Primary research areas
Turning everyday choices into societal and behavioral change.
Understanding Choices, Shaping Change
I am a micro-economist working at the intersection of behavioral and environmental economics. My research explores how everyday consumption choices impact sustainability, climate, and health, with the ambition of informing policies that support greener and healthier futures.
Using applied econometrics and experimental methods, I investigate how individuals respond to environmental policies, market changes, and product innovations. This work provides insights into how people adapt their behavior in the face of climate challenges and shifting consumption environments.
Beyond research, I contribute to teaching and academic citizenship by sharing knowledge with students and practitioners. I also engage in public debates and media, helping bridge the gap between science and society. My goal is to generate evidence that guides decision-making for consumers, companies, and policymakers alike.
Publications
See all publicationsApril 2026
Informational Nudges or Incentives?
A Field Experiment on Vegetarian Choices
Alice Pizzo, Assistant Professor
Jan Michael Bauer, Associate Professor
Lucia Reisch, Professor
19 January 2026
A Meta-Analysis Assessing the Effectiveness of Demand-Side Interventions for Sustainable Food Consumption and Food Waste Reduction
Paul M. Lohmann
Alice Pizzo, Assistant Professor
Jan Michael Bauer, Associate Professor
Tarun M. Khanna
Sarah L. Flecke
Max Callaghan
Jan C. Minx
Lucia Reisch, Professor
August 2025
Food Waste Salience and Task Knowledge to Reduce Individual Food Waste
A Field Experiment in a Restaurant Setting
Alice Pizzo, Assistant Professor
Manuel Suter
Jan Michael Bauer, Associate Professor
Lucia Reisch, Professor