Regular biography
Prof. Dr. Antoine Bommier is a Professor in the Department of Economics at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on Integrative Risk Management and Economics. He is affiliated with the university and can be contacted via email at abommier@ethz.ch. His professional profile is available at https://mtec.ethz.ch/people/person-detail.antoinebommier.html.
Scholar-generated biography
Antoine Bommier is a researcher at ETH Zurich with a focus on economic theory, particularly in areas such as risk aversion, intertemporal choice, and public economics. His work explores how risk aversion influences decision-making over time, including topics like time discounting, precautionary savings, and the annuity puzzle. Bommier also investigates the implications of differential mortality and social security, as well as the role of insurance and annuities in economic models. His research integrates microeconomic theory with macroeconomic policy, emphasizing the importance of intergenerational equity and social welfare. Additionally, he has contributed to the understanding of education demand, child labor, and the impact of public transfers on different generations.