Welcome to the Institute of Analytical Economics

Mission Statement

The Institute for Analytical Economics is part of the Department of Economics.

Members of the Institute for Analytical Economics work on a broad spectrum of topics in modern economic theory and policy. Our methods are primarily theoretical, model-based analysis, complemented by empirical and experimental studies. Current research topics include:

Evolutionary, behavioral, and experimental game-theoretical approaches to the emergence of cooperation and trust in strategic interactions. (Ulrich Berger, Peter Bednarik)
Modeling of interactions in voting and strategic approach of media capture. (Charles Louis-Sidois)
Microeconomic foundations of the monetary and financial sector from a regulatory perspective. (Guido Schäfer)

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Department of Economics' Opening Hours

The consultation hours can be found on the homepage of each institute member.

During the lecture-free time, office hours are only possible after a prior appointment.

If you have an appointment outside the opening hours, please use the Door-Terminal situated next to the Department entry to call the staff member or the responsible secretary.

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