I am Assistant Professor (with tenure) at the School of Economics, University College Dublin and Research Fellow at the Geary Institute for Public Policy. I hold a PhD in Economics from Lund University.

My research is in behavioural economics, where I use theoretical, empirical and (primarily) experimental methods to study how social contexts influence individual decision-making. My work explores the roles of social image, norms and beliefs in shaping decisions related to gender, political behaviour, and social preferences.

Research Interests: Behavioral Economics, Experimental Economics, Gender Economics, Political Economy

Contact: margaret.samahita@ucd.ie

CV: [pdf]