David Stadelmann

Prof. Dr. David Stadelmann is a Professor of Economic Policy and Economic Development at the University of Bayreuth, Germany, since 2013. He holds a Doctorate in Economics and Social Sciences (Dr. rer. pol) from the University of Fribourg (Switzerland), with additional degrees in Mathematics and Economics. His research focuses on political economy, public policy, development economics, and behavioral economics. He has been recognized with prestigious awards including the 'Top 10% Authors (Last 10 Years Publications)' by RePEc and the 'Capital - Junge Elite - Top 40 under 40' award in 2017 and 2018.

• Affiliations: Senior Fellow at IWP (Switzerland), Research Fellow at CREMA (Switzerland) and BEST (Australia), Elected Member of the Walter Eucken Institut (Germany).
• Education:
  • Dr. rer. pol (Economics and Social Sciences), University of Fribourg (2010)
  • MSc/BSc in Mathematics
  • MA/BA in Economics and Social Sciences
• Research Interests: Political representation, economic development, climate policy, institutional economics, and behavioral aspects of public policy.
• Awards: Over a dozen national and international accolades for research and teaching excellence, including the Ludwig-Erhard-Preis and the Prix Vigener for best dissertation.
• Grants & Collaborations: Active in global research networks, including BEST (Behavioral Economics, Society, and Technology) and frequent speaker at international conferences.

His work integrates empirical analysis with policy relevance, addressing topics like pandemic response strategies, climate policy effectiveness, and the economic impacts of migration. He emphasizes decentralized political structures and market mechanisms to improve governance and societal outcomes.