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PhD Position in Economics and Management: Consumer Responses to Carbon Pricing in Food Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra in Slovakia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
May 31, 2026
Country
Slovakia
University
slovak university of technology in bratislava
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This PhD position at the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, offered through the Institute of Statistics, Operations Research and Mathematics, focuses on consumer responses to carbon pricing in the food sector. The research aims to analyze how Slovak consumers react to the introduction of carbon pricing, particularly in the context of emission-intensive foods such as red meat and dairy products. Using random utility theory and the Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE) method, the project will identify consumer preference structures and estimate the marginal willingness to pay for low-emission foods.
The dissertation will explore the degree of substitution between emission-intensive and low-emission alternatives, examining how price differentiation and environmental labeling influence consumer choices. Key hypotheses include the impact of price increases on substitution behavior, the role of income in willingness to pay, the effect of environmental literacy on price elasticity, and the identification of highly price-sensitive consumer segments. The expected outcomes are a quantification of demand responses to climate pricing in agri-food, and insights into distribution and behavioral factors affecting the effectiveness of carbon pricing as an environmental policy tool.
The study programme is Agrarian Trade and Marketing, and the dissertation can be written in either Slovak or English. Both full-time and part-time study options are available. The research provides an empirical foundation for policy development aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through changes in consumer behavior.
Applicants must have a Master degree or equivalent in Economics or a related field, and proficiency in English and Slovak. Strong analytical skills and an interest in consumer behavior, environmental policy, and quantitative research methods are essential. The position does not specify funding availability.
For more information about the doctoral study, visit the university's doctoral study information pages. The application deadline is 31 May 2026, and the position is based in Nitra, Slovakia. Contact doc. Ing. Renáta Benda Prokeinová, PhD. for research-related inquiries, or Veronika Hrda for administrative questions.
Apply online via the university portal. Ensure all documents are prepared and eligibility criteria are met before submission.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
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