About me

Welcome! I'm Quentin Cavalan, a researcher passionate about understanding how beliefs influence decision-making. I developed a solid foundation in quantitative analysis during my engineering degree at ENSAE (National School of Statistics and Economic Administration), and subsequently earned a Ph.D. in Economics from Paris 1 University and the Paris School of Economics in 2023. 

My research lies at the crossroads of economics and psychology, focusing on deepening our understanding of metacognition -individuals' ability to monitor and regulate their own cognitive processes- and its influence on labor market decisions. I primarily employ laboratory experiments to investigate these topics. I enjoy coding experiments, brainstorming experimental designs, analyzing data, and creating insightful visualizations in my publications  using R. I am deeply committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaborations as I believe that integrating insights from diverse fields enhances our understanding of human behavior and its ramifications. 

I also enjoy teaching, and I taught a variety 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.

I'm currently doing a postdoc at GATE Lyon-Saint-Etienne and EM Lyon, working with Astrid Hopfensitz to explore beliefs and decision-making within couples.  

Beyond academia, I find joy in playing and composing music. I am currently involved in several bands, serving as the double bassist for Répons', and exploring various synths and machines with Kaarg and Aywaz. 

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