About
Prof. Dr. Alexander Rasch is a Professor of Applied Microeconomics at the Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE), Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. He joined the Faculty of Business and Economics in 2014 following interim professorships and postdoctoral research at the University of Cologne. His academic foundation includes doctoral studies in economics (Nuremberg/Toulouse/Cologne) and a degree in International Business Administration (Nuremberg/Beijing).
Research Focus
Rasch specializes in Industrial Organization, Competition Economics, and Auction Theory. His work examines market mechanisms, pricing strategies, and regulatory impacts using experimental and theoretical approaches. Key investigations include collusion dynamics, false advertising, drip pricing effects, and innovation outcomes from mergers.
Research Trends
Recent publications (2019-2020) demonstrate a strong focus on experimental analyses of pricing schemes and competition regulation, often employing behavioral economics frameworks. Earlier work established foundational insights into auction design and credence goods markets, reflecting consistent expertise in market microstructure.
Awards
- Young Economists’ Essay Award (EARIE 2013) for research on price competition in credence goods markets
Affiliation
He leads research initiatives at DICE, an institute dedicated to competition policy analysis, where he collaborates on projects like 'Preferences and decision support in competitive bidding.'
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