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Innovation & Organizational Economics
Innovation economics has been an integral part of our research and teaching for many years. We investigate this very complex field using the entire methodological spectrum; from qualitative interviews to questionnaires, the analysis of large data sets, but also economic experiments. The perspectives on this field are also diverse and range from classic topics of subsidies and incentive management of innovations to organizational aspects such as employee incentives and the diffusion of knowledge. In recent years, our work has focused in particular on non-R&D-driven innovations, especially in small and medium-sized enterprises, taking into account regional economic aspects and their influence. Thematically, there are now many links to our focus on sustainability economics and we are researching how sustainable development can be promoted with the help of regional innovation systems - also in a European comparison.
As with all our focus areas, the findings of our research are incorporated into our courses and students can deepen their knowledge in our lectures and seminars or write a thesis in the field of (sustainable) innovation and organizational economics.
As with all our focus areas, the findings of our research are incorporated into our courses and students can deepen their knowledge in our lectures and seminars or write a thesis in the field of (sustainable) innovation and organizational economics.
Energy and Sustainability Economics
In the context of economic policy considerations, sustainability plays a central role within our department. This complex field aims to promote the conscious use of natural resources and minimize negative external effects, which contributes to long-term economic robustness and social prosperity. From a sustainability perspective, we are currently focusing primarily on energy economics and thus on two central projects that deal specifically with the promising technologies of geothermal energy and hydrogen. In addition to these research projects, we offer subject-specific seminars and lectures to raise awareness and pass on detailed knowledge in these important areas.
Behavioral Economics
Another focus of our chair is in the field of experimental and behavioral economics. Methodologically, we use laboratory and online experiments. We conduct our laboratory experiments here on campus in the Blue Tower. We are always looking for participants and we would be delighted if you would register in our pool and take part in one of the next experiments. Thematically, we are broadly positioned in this area and tie in with many questions from innovation and organizational economics, but also with the topics of human-computer interaction and AI and human decision making.
Current research projects deal with the influence of the interaction of group identity and monetary influences on the willingness to cooperate in organizations, the influence of functional learning on the willingness to invest in radical or incremental innovations, as well as the influence of decision support systems (algorithms) on behavior in trust markets. We teach both the method of experiments and our thematic focus to students at Bachelor and Master level in lectures and seminars. We also offer theses in this area.
Current research projects deal with the influence of the interaction of group identity and monetary influences on the willingness to cooperate in organizations, the influence of functional learning on the willingness to invest in radical or incremental innovations, as well as the influence of decision support systems (algorithms) on behavior in trust markets. We teach both the method of experiments and our thematic focus to students at Bachelor and Master level in lectures and seminars. We also offer theses in this area.