About me

Welcome! 

I'm Quentin Cavalan, a researcher exploring how beliefs shape decision-making. I built a strong foundation in quantitative analysis during my engineering studies at ENSAE (National School of Statistics and Economic Administration) before earning a Ph.D. in Economics from Paris 1 University and the Paris School of Economics in October 2023.

Trained as an economist, my research lies at the intersection of economics and psychology, with publications in both fields. I primarily consider myself an experimentalist, though I also engage in theoretical work when it helps refine my understanding of observed behavior. My Ph.D. research focused on confidence and metacognition —individuals' ability to monitor and regulate their cognitive processes— and their impact on labor market decisions. Currently, I am a postdoctoral researcher at GATE Lyon-Saint-Etienne and em Lyon, working with Astrid Hopfensitz to explore beliefs and decision-making within couples. 

I particularly enjoy designing and coding experiments, brainstorming experimental designs, and analyzing data (as well as creating nice graphs for my publications). I also have a strong passion for teaching and have taught a range of subjects, including macroeconomics, microeconomics (with a focus on game theory and industrial organization), and the history of economic thought to both undergraduate and graduate students. 

Beyond academia, I find joy in playing and composing music.  I am currently involved in several bands:  I perform as the double bassist for Répons' and experiment with synths and electronic sounds in Kaarg and Aywaz.

Feel free to reach out to me via email at quentin.cavalan@hotmail.fr