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.
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    Pigous Beitrag zur Nachhaltigkeit: eine Würdigung zum 50. Todestag

    Groth, M. & Baumgärtner, S., 06.2009, In: Wirtschaftsdienst. 89, 6, p. 419-424 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

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    Subsidies and exports in Germany: first evidence from enterprise panel data

    Girma, S., Görg, H. & Wagner, J., 07.2009, In: Applied Economics Quarterly. 55, 3, p. 179-195 17 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    The decision to start a new firm: personal and regional determinants. Empirical evidence from the Regional Entrepreneurship Monitor (REM) Germany

    Sternberg, R. & Wagner, J., 2004, Gründungsprozess und Gründungserfolg: Interdisziplinäre Beiträge zum Entrepreneurship Research. Fritsch, M. & Niese, M. (eds.). Heidelberg: Physica-Verlag, p. 19-38 20 p.

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

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    Nascent entrepreneurs in German regions: evidence from the Regional Entrepreneurship Monitor (REM)

    Lückgen, I., Oberschachtsiek, D., Sternberg, R. & Wagner, J., 01.01.2006, Entrepreneurship in the region. Fritsch, M. & Schmude, J. (eds.). New York: Springer, p. 7-34 28 p. (International Studies in Entrepreneurship; vol. 14).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    The German skills machine, ed. by Pepper D. Culpepper ...

    Wagner, J., 01.06.2001, In: The Economic Journal. 111, 472, p. 462-463 2 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsCritical reviewsResearch

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    Die Reregulierung der Versicherungsvermittler

    Trigo Gamarra, L. & Wein, T., 2004, Perspektiven der Mittelstandsforschung: Ökonomische Analysen zu Selbständigkeit, Freien Berufen und KMU. Merz, J. & Wagner, J. (eds.). Münster, Westfalen: LIT Verlag, p. 497-515 19 p.

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

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    Architekturvermittlung - Chancen und Risiken einer neuen Disziplin

    Ohse, S., 2007, In: Wolkenkuckucksheim. 11/2007, 1/2, 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

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    Export entry and exit by German firms

    Bernard, A. B. & Wagner, J., 2001, In: Weltwirtschaftliches Archiv. 137, 1, p. 105-123 19 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Ökonomische Folgen des reformierten Betriebsverfassungsgesetzes für mittelständische Firmen: erste Ergebnisse einer Firmenbefragung

    Bunk, C. & Wagner, J., 2004, Perspektiven der Mittelstandsforschung: ökonomische Analysen zur Selbstständigkeit, freien Berufen und KMU. Merz, J. & Wagner, J. (eds.). Münster, Westfalen: LIT Verlag, p. 331-353 23 p.

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

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  2. Shotgun or snowball approach? Accelerating the diffusion of rooftop solar photovoltaics through peer effects and social norms
  3. Hospital utilization outcome of an assertive outreach model for schizophrenic patients – results of a quasi-experimental study
  4. On using the adjacency matrix power method for perception of symmetry and for isomorphism testing of highly intricate graphs.
  5. Handbuch interkulturelle Kommunikation und Kooperation, Bd. 1, Grundlagen und Praxisfelder, mit 14 Tabellen, Alexander Thomas ... (Hg.)
  6. Two Mediterranean annuals feature high within-population trait variability and respond differently to a precipitation gradient
  7. Coplanar micro-strips/electrospun sensor system to measure the electronics properties of the polyethylene oxide (PEO) electrospun
  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