Michael Steiner

Michael Steiner is an Associate Professor at the University of Graz, affiliated with the Department of Social and Economic Sciences. His work spans regional economics, economic policy, and industrial economics, with a focus on regional development, technological change, and European border economies.

• Areas of Work: Regional economics, Economic policy, Industrial economics, European integration
• Research Focus: Regional development, Cluster theory, EU enlargement, Border economies

Steiner's recent publications explore topics like EU enlargement, cluster dynamics, and regional transformation. His work often addresses the interplay between technological change, industrial policy, and cross-border cooperation in Europe.

Key editorial contributions include co-editing the journal WAS – Journal for Culture and Politics since 1978 and editing volumes on regional innovation, clusters, and European economic policy.