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Welcome to the "About Us" page of Francesco Tassiano and Daniele Spina!

We are both master students at Erasmus University Rotterdam, and have a strong passion for behavioral economics. Our areas of expertise and interests within this field vary slightly, with Daniele having a focus on the economic side and Francesco being more finance-related.

Francesco Tassiano is a Master of Science in Financial Economics student with a background in economics and statistics. His research interests lie in the intersection of behavioral finance and corporate finance, with a focus on how cognitive biases and emotions affect financial decision-making.

Daniele Spina, on the other hand, is a Master of Science in Behavioral Economics student with a background in political science. His research interests include behavioral public economics and the intersection of psychology and economics. He focuses on understanding how individuals' decision-making processes affect their economic behavior and how these behaviors can be influenced by policy.

Together, we bring a unique perspective to the field of behavioral economics and are constantly seeking new opportunities to expand our knowledge and research in this area.


If you're interested in connecting with us on LinkedIn, please feel free to reach out to us by clicking on our profiles below. We would love to connect and learn more about you and your interests in behavioral economics.

Francesco Tassiano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescotassiano/

Daniele Spina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dspina26/


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