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. Published

    The first 50 contributions to the Data Observer Series - An Overview

    Wagner, J., 13.05.2022, Lüneburg: Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre der Universität Lüneburg, 9 p. (University of Lüneburg Working Paper Series in Economics; no. 412).

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  2. Published

    Diverse effects of shorter potential unemployment benefit duration on labor market outcomes in Germany

    Petrunyk, I. & Pfeifer, C., 01.09.2022, In: Labour - Review of labour economics and industrial relations. 36, 3, p. 367-388 22 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  3. 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

  4. Published

    Firm Survival and Gender of Firm Owner in Times of COVID-19: Evidence from 10 European Countries

    Wagner, J., 01.05.2022, In: Economies. 10, 5, 8 p., 98.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    The Changing Skill Structure of Employment in German Manufacturing: A Peek Inside the Industry Black Box

    Addison, J. T. & Wagner, J., 01.01.1998, Globalization, Technological Change, and Labor Markets. Black, S. W. (ed.). Boston, MA: Springer UK, p. 59-87 29 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapter

  6. Published

    The Influence of Adjustment Costs on Labour Adjustment: An Analysis Using Panel Data for Manufacturing Establishments in Lower Saxony

    Gold, M., 01.01.1999, Micro- and Macrodata of Firms. Biffignandi, S. (ed.). Heidelberg: Physica-Verlag HD, p. 571-585 15 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapter

  7. Published

    Multi-use of Community Energy Storage: Energy Services and their Compatibility with Increasing Self-consumption as Primary Service with a Focus on Germany

    Wiesenthal, J. & Schnabel, F., 03.03.2022, Proceedings of the International Renewable Energy Storage Conference 2021 (IRES 2021). Riemer, A. & Droege, P. (eds.). Atlantis Press, p. 143-151 9 p. (Atlantis Highlights in Engineering; vol. 8).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearch

  8. 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

  9. Published

    Website premia for extensive margins of international firm activities: Evidence for SMEs from 34 countries

    Wagner, J., 23.03.2022, Lüneburg: Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre der Universität Lüneburg, 13 p. (University of Lueneburg Working Paper Series in Economics; no. 410).

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  10. Published

    Firm survival and gender of firm owner in times of COVID-19: Evidence from 10 European Countries

    Wagner, J., 03.2022, Lüneburg: Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre der Universität Lüneburg, 17 p. (University of Lueneburg Working Paper Series in Economics; no. 409).

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers