Behavioral economics of commitment devices

The past four years have been among the most challenging of my life.Writing a dissertation is never easy, and doing so while unable to visit my home and my family made it so much harder.For that reason, I am deeply grateful to the people who inspired me, supported me, and helped me stay focused and see this work through to the end.First, I would like to thank my supervisor, Prof. Klaus M. Schmidt, for his inspiration, for always making time for me, and for his kindness, understanding, and support throughout this process.It was an honor to work alongside Prof. Schmidt for four years, gaining invaluable experience along with a great deal of joy.I am especially grateful to