Biography

Rebekka Grun von Jolk, PhD, is a globally recognized economist and thought leader on relationships, human development, and decision-making. With a distinguished career at the World Bank and previous roles advising global leaders—including the UK Prime Minister's Strategy Unit and the World Bank President—Rebekka brings a unique perspective to the intersection of data, psychology, and human behavior.

Her groundbreaking work applies economic principles to dating and relationships, making her a sought-after speaker for audiences eager to gain practical, evidence-based insights into love, decision-making, and personal growth. She is the author of LOVEONOMICS: Finding Love with and Against the Odds, a transformative guide to navigating modern relationships with strategy and intention.

A TEDx speaker and frequent media guest, Rebekka has been featured on the BBC, The List TV, CoveyClub, and multiple leading podcasts. She also writes a widely read Psychology Today column (70,000+ readers), runs the Dream Economics newsletter (2,500 subscribers), and has built a thriving online presence with 40,000+ social media followers.

She currently lives with her husband—a rocket scientist—and their three children, balancing her love for research with sunrise yoga, hiking, and cozy mysteries.

Passion

Rebekka is passionate about making sense of life’s most complex decisions—whether in love, careers, or policy—by using the power of data, psychology, and economics. She loves challenging myths about relationships and showing people how to take control of their own romantic destinies. She also advocates for policies that empower individuals - especially women; improve human development outcomes and create opportunities worldwide.