Organisation profile

In research and teaching, the Institute of Economics deals with economic issues covering a wide range of topics.
The Institute's thematic focuses include applied microeconomics, macroeconomics, empirical economic research, economic policy, economic theory and financial markets. The following pages provide a detailed insight into the research and teaching activities of the institute.

Main research areas

The main research areas of the Institute of Economics are:

  • Microeconometric studies on international firm activity, firm demography and workplace dynamics, and industrial relations
  • Economic analyses of regulation and deregulation
  • Economic analyses of insurance markets
  • Applied microeconomics with empirical focus (e.g. labour, health, education).
  • Macroeconomic research questions in areas such as labour market research, inequality research, monetary policy, fiscal policy, foreign trade theory and growth theory.
  1. 2022
  2. Published

    Data Protection, Cookie Consent, and Prices

    Wein, T., 01.12.2022, In: Economies. 10, 12, 26 p., 307.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    Uncovered workers in plants covered by collective bargaining: Who are they and how do they fare?

    Hirsch, B., Lentge, P. & Schnabel, C., 01.12.2022, In: British Journal of Industrial Relations. 60, 4, p. 929-945 17 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    The First 50 Contributions to the Data Observer Series - An Overview

    Wagner, J., 16.12.2022, In: Jahrbücher für Nationalökonomie und Statistik. 242, 5-6, p. 707-712 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  5. 2023
  6. Published

    Reference wages and turnover intentions: evidence from linked employer-employee data

    Mohrenweiser, J. & Pfeifer, C., 2023, In: Applied Economics Letters. 30, 14, p. 1955-1959 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    Potential duration of unemployment benefits and labor market outcomes for older workers with health impairments in Germany

    Petrunyk, I. & Pfeifer, C., 01.2023, In: Bulletin of Economic Research. 75, 1, p. 111-118 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    Online Channel Sales Premia in Times of COVID-19: First Evidence from Germany

    Wagner, J., 16.02.2023, In: Economies. 11, 2, 10 p., 67.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Export Boosting Policies and Firm Performance: Review of Empirical Evidence Around the World

    Srhoj, S., Vitezić, V. & Wagner, J., 23.02.2023, In: Jahrbucher fur Nationalokonomie und Statistik. 243, 1, p. 45 - 92 48 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Empirical Studies with Micro-Data from Official Statistics in Germany

    Wagner, J., Bauer, T. K. & Riphahn, R. T., 01.06.2023, In: Jahrbucher fur Nationalokonomie und Statistik. 243, 3-4, p. 197-198 2 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  11. Published

    Competition and moral behavior: A meta-analysis of forty-five crowd-sourced experimental designs

    Huber, C., Dreber, A., Huber, J., Johannesson, M., Kirchler, M., Weitzel, U., Abellán, M., Adayeva, X., Ay, F. C., Barron, K., Berry, Z., Bönte, W., Brütt, K., Bulutay, M., Campos-Mercade, P., Cardella, E., Claassen, M. A., Cornelissen, G., Dawson, I. G. J., Delnoij, J., Demiral, E. E., Dimant, E., Doerflinger, J. T., Dold, M., Emery, C., Fiala, L., Fiedler, S., Freddi, E., Fries, T., Gasiorowska, A., Glogowsky, U., M Gorny, P., Gretton, J. D., Grohmann, A., Hafenbrädl, S., Handgraaf, M., Hanoch, Y., Hart, E., Hennig, M., Hudja, S., Hütter, M., Hyndman, K., Ioannidis, K., Isler, O., Jeworrek, S., Jolles, D., Juanchich, M., Kc, R. P., Khadjavi, M., Kugler, T., Li, S., Lucas, B., Mak, V., Mechtel, M., Merkle, C., Meyers, E. A., Mollerstrom, J., Nesterov, A., Neyse, L., Nieken, P., Nussberger, A. M., Palumbo, H., Peters, K., Pirrone, A., Qin, X., Rahal, R. M., Rau, H., Rincke, J., Ronzani, P., Roth, Y., Saral, A. S., Schmitz, J., Schneider, F., Schram, A., Schudy, S., Schweitzer, M. E., Schwieren, C., Scopelliti, I., Sirota, M., Sonnemans, J., Soraperra, I., Spantig, L., Steimanis, I., Steinmetz, J., Suetens, S., Theodoropoulou, A., Urbig, D., Vorlaufer, T., Waibel, J., Woods, D., Yakobi, O., Yilmaz, O., Zaleskiewicz, T., Zeisberger, S. & Holzmeister, F., 06.06.2023, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (USA). 120, 23, 26 p., e2215572120.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  12. Published

    Does adhering to the principles of green finance matter for stock valuation? Evidence from testing for (co-)explosiveness

    Basse, T., Karmani, M., Rjiba, H. & Wegener, C., 01.07.2023, In: Energy Economics. 123, 106729.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

  13. Published

    Firms’ Use of Temporary Employment and Permanent Workers’ Concerns about Job Security: Evidence from German Linked Employer-Employee Data

    Pfeifer, C. & Mohrenweiser, J., 01.08.2023, In: Economies. 11, 8, 12 p., 205.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    Catholics, Protestants and Muslims: Similar work ethics, different social and political ethics

    Abellán-Ossenbach, M., 06.09.2023, In: Journal of Comparative Economics. 51, 3, p. 778 - 815 38 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  15. Published

    Monopsonistic labour markets

    Hirsch, B. & Jahn, E. J., 19.09.2023, Elgar Encyclopedia of Labour Studies. Eriksson, T. (ed.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 130-133 4 p. (Elgar encyclopedias in economics and finance series).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  16. Published

    Wage Structures, Fairness Perceptions, and Job Satisfaction: Evidence from Linked Employer-Employee Data

    Mohrenweiser, J. & Pfeifer, C., 10.2023, In: Journal of Happiness Studies. 24, 7, p. 2291-2308 18 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    Leading indicators for the US housing market: New empirical evidence and thoughts about implications for risk managers and ESG investors

    Basse, T., Desmyter, S., Saft, D. & Wegener, C., 01.10.2023, In: International Review of Financial Analysis. 89, 12 p., 102765.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

  18. Published

    Wirtschaftspolitik in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

    Wein, T., 01.11.2023, Wiesbaden: Springer Gabler. 477 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesBook

  19. Published

    Editorial: Best Paper Award 2022

    Tillmann, P., Wagner, J. & Ziebarth, N., 01.12.2023, In: Jahrbucher fur Nationalokonomie und Statistik. 243, 6, p. 597-598 2 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  20. 2024
  21. Published

    Unions as insurance: Workplace unionization and workers' outcomes during COVID-19

    Braakmann, N. & Hirsch, B., 04.2024, In: Industrial Relations. 63, 2, p. 152-171 20 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  22. Published

    15 years of degrowth research: A systematic review

    Engler, J. O., Kretschmer, M. F., Rathgens, J., Ament, J. A., Huth, T. & von Wehrden, H., 01.04.2024, In: Ecological Economics. 218, 14 p., 108101.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  23. Published

    Exports and Firm Survival in Times of COVID-19 - Evidence from Eight European Countries

    Wagner, J., 01.04.2024, In: Review of Economics. 75, 1, p. 63-70 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  24. Published

    A family member's death increases religious activity: Evidence from Germany

    Friehe, T. & Pfeifer, C., 05.2024, In: Kyklos. 77, 2, p. 458-468 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  25. Published

    Organized labor, labor market imperfections, and employer wage premia

    Dobbelaere, S., Hirsch, B., Müller, S. & Neuschäffer, G., 05.2024, In: Industrial and Labor Relations Review. 77, 3, p. 396-427 32 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  26. E-pub ahead of print

    Big Data Analytics and Exports—Evidence for Manufacturing Firms from 27 EU Countries

    Wagner, J., 22.06.2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Open Economies Review. 10 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  27. Published

    Predicting satisfaction with democracy in Germany using local economic conditions, social capital, and individual characteristics

    Friehe, T. & Pfeifer, C., 09.2024, In: Economics of Governance. 25, 3, p. 335-377 43 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  28. Published

    Was the German fuel discount passed on to consumers?

    Kahl, M. P., 01.10.2024, In: Energy Economics. 138, 15 p., 107843.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  29. Published

    Cross-border competition in the gasoline retail market: Impact of proximity at the German-Polish border

    Kahl, M. P., 12.2024, In: Energy Economics. 140, 26 p., 107961.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  30. 2025
  31. Published

    Editorial: Minimum Wages-Experiences of European Countries

    Dütsch, M., Ohlert, C., Pfeifer, C. & Wunsch, C., 01.2025, In: Jahrbucher fur Nationalokonomie und Statistik. 245, 1-2, p. 1-5 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  32. Published

    Zertifikatehandel ist das am besten geeignete Instrument der Klimapolitik

    Wein, T., 01.01.2025, In: Wirtschaftsdienst - Zeitschrift für Wirtschaftspolitik. 105, 1, p. 64-68 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

  33. Published

    Wirtschaftspolitik in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

    Wein, T., 05.2025, 2. Auflage ed. Wiesbaden: Springer Gabler. 507 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesBook

  34. Published

    Fading Shooting Stars—The Relative Age Effect, Ability, and Foregone Market Values in German Elite Youth Soccer

    Tohoff, L. & Mechtel, M., 06.2025, In: Journal of Sports Economics. 26, 5, p. 499-542 44 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  35. Published

    How to Reach the Paradise? Inside the Edgeworth Cycle and Why a Gasoline Station Is the First to Raise Its Price

    Kahl, M. & Wein, T., 10.06.2025, In: Journal of Industrial Economics. 73, 2, p. 351-383 33 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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