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

    Upcoming research concerning auctions for conserving and promoting biodiversity

    Groth, M., 2008, Implementation of the CBD programme of work on protected areas; progress and perspectives: Abstracts of poster prensentations at the second Meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Protected Areas, 11 - 15 February 2008 in Rome, Italy. Montreal: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, p. 22-24 3 p. (CBD Technical Series; vol. 35).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksPublished abstract in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  2. Published

    Der Noth gehorchend, nicht dem eignen Trieb: Nascent Necessity and Opportunity Entrepreneurs in Germany ; Evidence from the Regional Entrepreneurship Monitor (REM)

    Wagner, J., 2004, In: RWI-Mitteilungen. 54/55, 3/4, p. 287-303 17 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    Freistellung von Betriebsräten: eine Beschäftigungsbremse?

    Koller, L., Schnabel, C. & Wagner, J., 2008, In: Zeitschrift für Arbeitsmarktforschung. 41, 2/3, p. 305-326 22 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    The influence of vertical integration and property rights on network access charges in the German electricity market

    Wein, T. & Growitsch, C., 01.11.2004, In: Jahrbücher für Nationalökonomie und Statistik. 224, 6, p. 673-695 23 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  5. Published

    Verbreitung und Bestimmungsgründe verschiedener Formen der Arbeitnehmerpartizipation in Industriebetrieben

    Schnabel, C. & Wagner, J., 2001, In: Industrielle Beziehungen. 8, 4, p. 445-462 18 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    Nachbarschaftseffekte im Experiment

    Clemens, C., Heinemann, M. & Riechmann, T., 2006, Auf allen Märkten zu Hause: Gedenkschrift für Franz Haslinger. Clemens, C., Heinemann, M. & Soretz, S. (eds.). Marburg: Metropolis Verlag für Ökonomie, p. 275-296 22 p.

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

  7. Published

    Exports and Productivity Growth: First Evidence from a Continuous Treatment Approach

    Fryges, H. & Wagner, J., 12.2008, In: Review of World Economics. 144, 4, p. 695-722 28 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    Exporte und Firmenerfolg: Welche Firmen profitieren wie vom internationalen Handel?

    Wagner, J., 10.2009, In: Wirtschafts- und sozialstatistisches Archiv. 3, 2, p. 109-122 14 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Auctionning plant biodiversity: results of a german case study

    Groth, M., 2007, Emerging issues for biodiversity conservation in a changing climate: abstracts of poster presentations at the 12th Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice of the Convention on Biological Diversity, 2-6 July 2007 in Paris, France. Montreal: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, p. 83-85 3 p. (CBD Technical Series; vol. 29).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksPublished abstract in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Sind mittelständische Betriebe der Jobmotor der deutschen Wirtschaft?

    Wagner, J., Koller, L. & Schnabel, C., 02.2008, In: Wirtschaftsdienst. 88, 2, p. 130-135 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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  2. Shotgun or snowball approach? Accelerating the diffusion of rooftop solar photovoltaics through peer effects and social norms
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  4. On using the adjacency matrix power method for perception of symmetry and for isomorphism testing of highly intricate graphs.
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  6. Two Mediterranean annuals feature high within-population trait variability and respond differently to a precipitation gradient
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  8. Relational Transdisciplinarity: Five Reflexive Steps for Embodying Relational Ontologies in Transdisciplinary Learning Contexts
  9. Identification of ozonation by-products of 4- and 5-methyl-1H-benzotriazole during the treatment of surface water to drinking water
  10. Integrative Entrepreneurshipforschung - Identifikation von Schnittstellen zwischen soziologischer und ökonomischer Perspektive
  11. Field measurement of ammonia emissions after nitrogen fertilization-A comparison between micrometeorological and chamber methods
  12. Verbesserung des deutschen Corporate-Governance-Systems durch eine Kompetenzerweiterung von Prüfungsausschüssen des Aufsichtsrats?
  13. Die Entwicklung des Emotionswissens und der behavioralen Selbstregulation bei Vorschulkindern mit und ohne Migrationshintergrund