Research Bio
Rachel Gershon is an assistant professor of Marketing at Haas Business School. Her research develops insights into consumer judgments and choice with an emphasis on social and prosocial behavior. She received her doctorate at the Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to graduate school, she studied Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology at Washington University. Learn more at rachelgershon.com.
Research Expertise and Interest
consumer judgements and choice, impression management, incentives, prosocial behavior, word of mouth, social consumption, corporate social responsibility
Featured in the Media
“Teaming up with someone who is already performing well at the goal you’re trying to pursue can be effective,” said Berkeley Haas Assistant Professor Rachel Gershon, who authored a new study on gym motivation. “And the more dedicated partner benefited, too.”
Teaching
Research Seminar in Marketing [PHDBA 269S]
Special Topics in Marketing [UGBA 167]
Selected Topics for MBA Students [MBA 294]
Research Seminar in Marketing [PHDBA 269S]
Individual Research in Business Problems [PHDBA 299A]
Customer Insights [EWMBA 260]
Customer Insights [MBA 260]
Research Seminar in Marketing [PHDBA 269S]
Special Topics in Marketing [UGBA 167]