I’m generally interested in applied microeconomics: behavioural economics, economics field experiments, consumer theory, price theory (zero pricing, pay-what-you-want pricing and irregular markets) and population economics.

I code primarily in R and STATA and also use SQL, Python, EViews and ArcGIS. I support other researchers by managing projects, conducting statistical analysis and designing and running experiments.

If you are interested in collaborating, want some more information, or want to run a field experiment with me, please get in touch! (Email: rachel.neumann2 at gmail dot com)

 

Research in Progress

“Zero Price Effects in Health Insurance: A Field Experiment in Two- Sided Medical Care Market in India” (independent research)

“Property rights in unilateral divorce and religious law” (independent research)

 

Works and Conferences

“The Political Economy of Household Internet Browsing” (Masters Thesis, 2015)

“Re-testing the Zero Price Effect: A Field Experiment on Consumer Choice” (Honours Thesis, 2011)

Neumann, R. and McCaughey, N. “Re-testing the Zero-Price Effect: A Field Experiment on Consumer Choice.” Paper presented at the Australian Conference of Economists, Canberra: July 11-14, 2011

Bui, R., Hui, M., Mealy, P. Neumann, R., Picaro, T., and Spears, E. “Public Private Partnerships: Economic Lessons From the Australian Experience.” Student research paper presented at the University of Mumbai International Economics Convention (Mumbai, India) December 2009

 

Research Experience

Harvard Business School (2015- current)

Science of Philanthropy Initiative, the University of Chicago (2014-2015)

Becker Friedman Institute, the University of Chicago (2013-2015)

Monash University (2011-2014)

 

Invited Talks and Research Visits

Harvard Medical School, Program in Global Surgery and Social Change Speaker Series: Introduction to Health Economics and Behavioural Economics  (ongoing)

University of California, Santa Barbara – Department of Economics visit (December 1-5 2014)

6x6x6 speaker, invited by the City of Melbourne as one of six young presenters of big ideas (July 2013, Link)

The Laborastory, invited to discuss scientists in the discussion on Keynes (July 2013, Link)