Irene Mussio

Profile

My research interests include environmental, behavioural and health economics. I investigate the relationship between risk and behaviour using a range of tools, including experimental and valuation methods.

I am currently working on two main lines of research: 1. The impact of environmental and natural hazards on individual behaviour, health and the perception of risk (mortality and the risk of climate hazards) in decision-making; 2. The analysis of individual preferences under different physical and mental health conditions. This includes incorporating mindfulness as a tool to understand behaviour under stress.

For current students: Due to time constraints and starting May 2025 I cannot hold any meetings unless I have been directly assigned as your supervisor (either Undergraduate or Masters degrees).

For prospective students: If you are applying to a PhD in Economics at the University of Leeds and are interested in having me as a supervisor, please email me directly to discuss your proposal. Topics under behaviour, risk, environment and health (with experimental or valuation methods) are potential research lines I can supervise you in. Please visit my personal site for more information on my research.

Responsibilities

• Co-Lead of the Horizons Institute Healthy Buildings Network
• Local lead and member of the executive team for BEE-UK

Qualifications

• PhD in Resource Economics, UMass Amherst
• Masters in Economics, Universidad de Montevideo
• Bachelor in Economics, Universidad de la Republica

Research groups and institutes

• Centre for Decision Research