Public Economics / Public Finance (Hintermann)

Our research group's aim is to change the world using science, with applications in the field of public and environmental economics. We engage in empirical work that is grounded in economic theory, using different methods such as econometrics, structural modeling and field experiments. The aim of the group's research is to increase our understanding of the most relevant market failures and how to shape policy in order to improve the outcome for individual stakeholders and society as a whole.

Ongoing research projects cover the areas of transport, manufacturing and coral reef-based fisheries.