Institute of Economics
Organisational unit: Institute
- Junior Professorship for Economics, in particular Microeconomics
- Professorship for Economics, Applied Microeconomics
- Professorship for Economics, in Particular Economic Policy
- Professorship for Economics, in particular Empirical Microeconomics
- Professorship of Economics, in particular empirical Macroeconomics
- Professorship of Economics, in particular Microeconometrics and Policy Evaluation
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.
- 2021
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A panel cointegrating rank test with structural breaks and cross-sectional dependence
Arsova, A. & Karaman Örsal, D. D., 01.01.2021, In: Econometrics and Statistics. 17, p. 107-129 23 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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With a little help from my website. Firm survival and web presence in times of COVID-19 - Evidence from 10 European countries
Wagner, J., 2021, In: Economics Bulletin. 41, 3, p. 1898-1906 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
- 2020
- Published
Data Observer: Fünf Jahre Service für die empirische Wirtschaftsforschung
Wagner, J., 20.12.2020, In: Perspektiven der Wirtschaftspolitik. 21, 4, p. 422-424 3 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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On the granularity of the German economy - first evidence from the top 100 companies panel database
Wagner, J. & Weche, J. P., 14.12.2020, In: Applied Economics Letters. 27, 21, p. 1768 - 1771 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The Structure and Behavioural Effects of Revealed Social Identity Preferences
Hett, F., Mechtel, M. & Kröll, M., 23.11.2020, In: The Economic Journal. 130, 632, p. 2569-2595 27 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Modeling Turning Points In Global Equity Market
Fianu, E. S., Ahelegbey, D. F. & Grossi, L., 20.11.2020, Pavia Universty - Department of Economics and Management, 19 p. (DEM - Working Paper Series; vol. 195 (11-20)).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Do Children Cooperate Conditionally? Adapting the Strategy Method for First-Graders
Hermes, H., Hett, F., Mechtel, M., Schmidt, F., Schunk, D. & Wagner, V., 11.2020, In: Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization. 179, p. 638-652 15 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Students' Time Allocation and School Performance: A Comparison between Student Jobs, Sports and Music Participation
Pfeifer, C. & Seidel, K., 25.10.2020, In: Jahrbucher für Nationalokonomie und Statistik. 240, 5, p. 607-652 46 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Firm wage premia, industrial relations, and rent sharing in Germany
Hirsch, B. & Müller, S., 01.10.2020, In: Industrial and Labor Relations Review. 73, 5, p. 1119-1146 28 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Birds, birds, birds: Co-worker similarity, workplace diversity and job switches
Hirsch, B., Jahn, E. J. & Zwick, T., 01.09.2020, In: British Journal of Industrial Relations. 58, 3, p. 690-718 29 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Media reporting and business cycles: empirical evidence based on news data
Lamla, M. J., Lein, S. M. & Sturm, J. E., 01.09.2020, In: Empirical Economics. 59, 3, p. 1085-1105 21 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Temporary Agency Work and Firm Performance: A Replication Study with Extensions
Pfeifer, C. & Weche, J. P., 01.08.2020, In: Jahrbucher für Nationalokonomie und Statistik. 240, 4, p. 455-465 11 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Transaction Data for Germany's Exports and Imports of Goods
Wagner, J., 01.08.2020, In: Jahrbucher für Nationalokonomie und Statistik. 240, 4, p. 537-542 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Greater fit and a greater gap: How environmental support for entrepreneurship increases the life satisfaction gap between entrepreneurs and employees
Brieger, S. A., De Clercq, D., Hessels, J. & Pfeifer, C., 28.05.2020, In: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research. 26, 4, p. 561-594 34 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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A new and benign hegemon on the horizon? The Chinese century and growth in the Global South
Nguyen, H. T. & Karaman Örsal, D. D., 28.04.2020, In: Economics. 14, 1, p. 1-34 34 p., 2020-12.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Intersection tests for the cointegrating rank in dependent panel data
Arsova, A. & Karaman Örsal, D. D., 02.04.2020, In: Communications in Statistics - Simulation and Computation. 49, 4, p. 918-941 24 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Editorial: Effects of the Introduction of the Statutory Minimum Wage in Germany
Dütsch, M., Himmelreicher, R., Pfeifer, C. & Wunsch, C., 25.02.2020, In: Jahrbucher für Nationalokonomie und Statistik. 240, 2-3, p. 155-160 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research
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Beschränktes Alkoholverkaufsverbot in Baden-Württemberg: wirksames Gesetz abgeschafft
Baumann, F., Buchwald, A., Friehe, T., Hottenrott, H. & Mechtel, M., 30.01.2020, In: Wirtschaftsdienst. 100, 1, p. 60-63 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Soft power and Germany's exports - First evidence from transaction data
Wagner, J., 2020, In: Economics Bulletin. 40, 1, p. 624-631 8 p., P53.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
- 2019
- Published
The effect of a ban on late-night off-premise alcohol sales on violent crime: Evidence from Germany
Baumann, F., Buchwald, A., Friehe, T., Hottenrott, H. & Mechtel, M., 01.12.2019, In: International Review of Law and Economics. 60, 105850.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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A new and benign hegemon on the horizon? The Chinese century and growth in the global South
Nguyen, H. T. & Karaman Örsal, D. D., 13.11.2019, Kiel: Institut für Weltwirtschaft Kiel, 45 p. (Economics / Discussion papers; no. 60).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Liquidity risk and the covered bond market in times of crisis: empirical evidence from Germany
Wegener, C., Basse, T., Sibbertsen, P. & Nguyen, D. K., 01.11.2019, In: Annals of Operations Research. 282, 1-2, p. 407–426 20 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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China’s role in mitigating poverty and inequality in Africa: an empirical query
NguyenHuu, T. & Schwiebert, J., 02.10.2019, In: Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy. 24, 4, p. 645-669 25 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The intention to quit apprenticeships and the role of secondary jobs
Seidel, K., 02.10.2019, In: Journal of Vocational Education and Training. 71, 4, p. 556-578 23 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Does green corporate investment crowd out other business investment?
Weche, J. P., 01.10.2019, In: Industrial and Corporate Change. 28, 5, p. 1279-1295 17 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Price Gouging at the Pump? The Lerner Index and the German Fuel Market
Neukirch, A. & Wein, T., 18.09.2019, In: Review of Economics. 70, 2, p. 157 -192 36 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Access to Finance and Exports - Comparable Evidence for Small and Medium Enterprises from Industry and Services in 25 European Countries
Wagner, J., 01.09.2019, In: Open Economies Review. 30, 4, p. 739-757 19 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The Stability of Factor Sensitivities of German Stock Market Sector Indices: Empirical Evidence and Some Thoughts about Practical Implications
Wegener, C. & Basse, T., 09.2019, In: JOURNAL OF RISK AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. 12, 3, 10 p., 140.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Factors Driving German Physicians’ Managed Care Participation
Ehlert, A., Oberschachtsiek, D. & Wein, T., 01.05.2019, In: German Economic Review. 20, 2, p. 171-193 23 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Does it pay to be active on many foreign markets? Profitability in German multi-market exporters and importers from manufacturing industries
Wagner, J., 01.04.2019, In: Jahrbuch für Wirtschaftswissenschaften. 70, 1, p. 1 - 13 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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The Impact of Peer Presence on Cheating
Bäker, A. & Mechtel, M., 01.04.2019, In: Economic Inquiry. 57, 2, p. 792-812 21 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Why women do not ask: Gender differences in fairness perceptions of own wages and subsequent wage growth
Pfeifer, C. & Stephan, G., 29.03.2019, In: Cambridge Journal of Economics. 43, 2, p. 295-310 16 p., bey035.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Time zones and German exports: first evidence from firm-product level data
Wagner, J., 07.02.2019, In: Review of World Economics. 155, 1, p. 181-198 18 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Choosing Who You Are: The Structure and Behavioral Effects of Revealed Identification Preferences
Hett, F., Kröll, M. & Mechtel, M., 25.01.2019, Mainz: Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, 61 p. (GSME Discussion Paper Series; vol. 1903).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Domestic Firms, Exporters and Importers: A Systemic Perspective
Forrest, J.Y.-L., Trebing, M. E., Chatterjee, A. & Wagner, J., 01.01.2019, In: Theoretical Economics Letters. 9, 4, p. 649-674 26 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The walking debt crisis
Wegener, C., Kruse, R. & Basse, T., 01.01.2019, In: Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization. 157, p. 382-402 21 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Why do German physicians reject managed care?
Ehlert, A. & Oberschachtsiek, D., 01.01.2019, In: International Journal of Health Planning and Management. 34, 1, p. 87-99 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Firms’ wage structures, workers’ fairness perceptions, job satisfaction and turnover intentions: Evidence from linked employer-employee data
Mohrenweiser, J. & Pfeifer, C., 2019, Bonn: IZA - Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit, 31 p. (Discussion paper series; no. 12821).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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International Trade in Goods: Evidence from Transaction Data
Wagner, J., 2019, 1 ed. Singapore: World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd. 447 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Monographs › Research › peer-review
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Journal-Rankings - Einige Anmerkungen aus der Sicht der Volkswirtschaftslehre
Wagner, J., 2019, In: Wirtschafts- und sozialstatistisches Archiv. 13, 2, p. 153 - 156 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
- 2018
- Published
Temporary exports and characteristics of destination countries: first evidence from German transaction data
Wagner, J., 01.12.2018, In: Economics. 12, 1, p. 1-12 12 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Corporate social responsibility and dividend policy
Cheung, A., Hu, M. & Schwiebert, J., 01.09.2018, In: Accounting and Finance. 58, 3, p. 787-816 30 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Registered Replication Report on Mazar, Amir, and Ariely (2008)
Verschuere, B., Meijer, E. H., Jim, A., Hoogesteyn, K., Orthey, R., McCarthy, R. J., Skowronski, J. J., Acar, O. A., Aczel, B., Bakos, B. E., Barbosa, F., Baskin, E., Bègue, L., Ben-Shakhar, G., Birt, A. R., Blatz, L., Charman, S. D., Claesen, A., Clay, S. L., Coary, S. P., Crusius, J., Evans, J. R., Feldman, N., Ferreira-Santos, F., Gamer, M., Gomes, S., González-Iraizoz, M., Holzmeister, F., Huber, J., Isoni, A., Jessup, R. K., Kirchler, M., klein Selle, N., Koppel, L., Kovacs, M., Laine, T., Lentz, F., Loschelder, D. D., Ludvig, E. A., Lynn, M. L., Martin, S. D., McLatchie, N. M., Mechtel, M., Nahari, G., Özdoğru, A. A., Pasion, R., Pennington, C. R., Roets, A., Rozmann, N., Scopelliti, I., Spiegelman, E., Suchotzki, K., Sutan, A., Szecsi, P., Tinghög, G., Tisserand, J.-C., Tran, U. S., Van Hiel, A., Vanpaemel, W., Västfjäll, D., Verliefde, T., Vezirian, K., Voracek, M., Warmelink, L., Wick, K., Wiggins, B. J., Wylie, K. & Yıldız, E., 01.09.2018, In: Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science. 1, 3, p. 299-317 19 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Registered Replication Report on Srull and Wyer (1979)
McCarthy, R. J., Skowronski, J. J., Verschuere, B., Meijer, E. H., Jim, A., Hoogesteyn, K., Orthey, R., Acar, O. A., Aczel, B., Bakos, B. E., Barbosa, F., Baskin, E., Bègue, L., Ben-Shakhar, G., Birt, A. R., Blatz, L., Charman, S. D., Claesen, A., Clay, S. L., Coary, S. P., Crusius, J., Evans, J. R., Feldman, N., Ferreira-Santos, F., Gamer, M., Gerlsma, C., Gomes, S., González-Iraizoz, M., Holzmeister, F., Huber, J., Huntjens, R. J. C., Isoni, A., Jessup, R. K., Kirchler, M., klein Selle, N., Koppel, L., Kovacs, M., Laine, T., Lentz, F., Loschelder, D. D., Ludvig, E. A., Lynn, M. L., Martin, S. D., McLatchie, N. M., Mechtel, M., Nahari, G., Özdoğru, A. A., Pasion, R., Pennington, C. R., Roets, A., Rozmann, N., Scopelliti, I., Spiegelman, E., Suchotzki, K., Sutan, A., Szecsi, P., Tinghög, G., Tisserand, J.-C., Tran, U. S., Van Hiel, A., Vanpaemel, W., Västfjäll, D., Verliefde, T., Vezirian, K., Voracek, M., Warmelink, L., Wick, K., Wiggins, B. J., Wylie, K. & Yıldız, E., 01.09.2018, In: Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science. 1, 3, p. 321-336 16 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Positional income concerns and personality: evidence from Germany
Friehe, T., Mechtel, M. & Pannenberg, M., 16.08.2018, In: Applied Economics Letters. 25, 14, p. 1024-1028 5 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Relevanz von Margin-Squeeze-Preissetzung: Ein empirischer Test für den deutschen Kraftstoffmarkt
Kleineberg, C. & Wein, T., 03.08.2018, In: Wirtschaft und Wettbewerb. 07-08, p. 382-389 8 p., 1255686.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Environmental Regulation and Sustainable Competitiveness: Evaluating the Role of Firm-Level Green Investments in the Context of the Porter Hypothesis
Stoever, J. & Weche, J. P., 01.06.2018, In: Environmental and Resource Economics. 70, 2, p. 429-455 27 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Do employers have more monopsony power in slack labor markets?
Hirsch, B., Jahn, E. J. & Schnabel, C., 01.05.2018, In: Industrial and Labor Relations Review. 71, 3, p. 676-704 29 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Active on Many Foreign Markets: A Portrait of German Multi-market Exporters and Importers from Manufacturing Industries
Wagner, J., 25.04.2018, In: Jahrbücher für Nationalökonomie und Statistik. 238, 2, p. 157-182 26 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Econometric Studies with Integrated Micro-data from German Official Statistics
Wagner, J., 25.04.2018, In: Jahrbücher für Nationalökonomie und Statistik. 238, 2, p. 101-101 1 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research