Morten Lau

I study how people make decisions under risk, uncertainty, and over time—using experimental and field-based methods to better understand real-world economic behavior. My work contributes to developing more realistic and robust economic models that reflect how individuals and groups actually behave. 

This research supports areas such as insurance design, retirement planning, and the prevention of problem gambling. It helps policymakers and organizations design better interventions by uncovering the motivations and constraints behind economic choices. 

I am particularly motivated by the challenge of bridging the gap between theory and behavior. My projects often involve large-scale field experiments and collaborations across countries and disciplines.