Matthias Blonski

Prof. Dr. Matthias Blonski is a Professor of Microeconomics at Goethe University Frankfurt, affiliated with the Department of Microeconomics and the Management and Microeconomics Professorship. He holds a doctorate in economics (1995) and habilitation (2000) from the University of Mannheim. His research focuses on strategic behavior, labor economics, and market dynamics, with recent work analyzing labor-cost strategies in crises. He supervises bachelor's and master's theses and leads the Blonski team, supported by Petra Petersen (administration) and Jan Reitz.

• Education: Mathematics/Physics studies, Ph.D. (1995), Habilitation (2000), all at University of Mannheim.
• Research Interests: Microeconomic theory, game theory, organizational strategy, and crisis management in labor markets.

Recent publications include Labor-Cost Retrenchment Strategies in Times of Crisis (2025), exploring market reactions to flexible vs. rigid cost-cutting approaches. While specific awards are not listed, his work reflects sustained academic contributions in economics.

Advising and grants: Supervises student theses but no explicit grants mentioned. Active in the Blonski team within the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.

Labs/teams: Part of the interdisciplinary team focused on microeconomic and management research at Goethe University's economics department.