Mirjam Hauser is a researcher at the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute (GDI ). She analyses changes in society, business and consumption, with a focus on consumer behaviour, nutrition and home living. She studied social and business psychology and political sciences at the Universities of Zurich and Granada and has a Master of Science degree. She has previously worked as a researcher and advisor at BBDO Consulting and as a member of the diplomatic service at the Swiss Embassy in Buenos Aires.