Johannes Rincke

Prof. Dr. Johannes Rincke is the Chair of Economic Policy at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). He holds a doctoral degree from the University of Göttingen (2006) and a habilitation from LMU Munich (2010). His academic journey includes research roles at ZEW Mannheim, University of Mannheim, and LMU Munich, with visiting positions at Carnegie Mellon University and Universitat Pompeu Fabra funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).

His research focuses on the intersection of public finance and behavioral economics, emphasizing field experiments on compliance decisions (tax, public goods, corruption). Key interests include cheating prevention in education, donor behavior in charities, and gender dynamics in labor markets. Rincke’s work bridges theoretical models with real-world policy applications through experimental methods.

Publications highlight contributions to understanding mechanisms driving tax morale, donor loyalty, and team interactions. His recent work explores remote work impacts, competition effects on moral behavior, and peer mentoring in online education. Rincke’s methodologies often involve randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses to validate findings across diverse contexts.

His affiliations include the Chair of Economic Policy at FAU, where he leads research initiatives on policy design and behavioral interventions. Despite no listed awards, his extensive publication record and international collaborations reflect scholarly impact.