Carlos Alós-Ferrer Ph.D.

About

Carlos Alós-Ferrer, Ph.D., received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Alicante (Spain) in 1998. Since 2024, he has been Chair Professor in Economics at Lancaster University Management School. He has previously been a full professor at the Universities of Zurich (2018-2024), Konstanz (Germany; 2005-2012), and Cologne (2012-2018), as well as an associate professor at the Universities of Vienna (Austria) and Salamanca (Spain).

He is interested in helping people make better decisions in business and life. As a researcher and scholar, he works in “psychoeconomics,” defined as the confluence of psychology, economics, and neuroscience to study human decision-making. From 2012 to 2018, he was the speaker of the interdisciplinary Psychoeconomics Research Unit, funded by the German Research Foundation. He is currently the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Economic Psychology.

Books by Carlos Alós-Ferrer Ph.D.

Recent Posts

Do You Really Need a Self-Organization Method?

Many self-organization books promise to change your life if you follow a method. Some work for some people. But they might become another task or leave you frustrated.

The Dangers of Being Your Own Boss

If you are your boss, you are responsible for managing your work and time. That can be tricky. Here are some temptations to avoid and what to do instead.

Organizing Your Tasks for Busy People

Are you using a task or a to-do list, but you still feel overwhelmed? Does “getting organized” sound like just another task? There is a smarter way to organize your tasks.

Resolutions, Not Only for the New Year

Give your resolutions a better chance by translating them into specific, triggered action plans on what to do and what to stop doing.

Three Self-Help Tricks for Busy People

Do you feel disorganized, but have no time or patience for complex self-management methods? Here are some simple brain tricks to manage yourself better.

A Shift of Perspective That Could Change Your Life

Do you feel like you are always forgetting something or failing to keep track? A simple change of perspective can help you manage yourself better. Future you will thank you.

Why Avoiding Regret Is Bad Advice

Life is full of regrets. However, basing your decisions on avoiding future regrets is not a good idea.

What California Oil Rigs Can Teach Us About Making Decisions

An option is great on paper, but something feels wrong about it. When weighing your options, how do you deal with subjective, qualitative aspects?

Can You Learn To Like What You Should?

Can you learn to like what you think you should simply by choosing it? Some research claimed so, but it might have been all wrong.

Big Decisions: How to Find Out What You Want

Buying a car? Choosing a job? Hiring an employee? A simple method from economics and management can help you make better decisions.