Oliver Herrmann

Oliver Herrmann serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business within the Department of Economics, Econometrics and Finance. Based at Nettelbosje 2, Room 5411.0830 in Groningen, Netherlands, he contributes to both research and teaching missions with a focus on interdisciplinary connections between economic theory and political behavior through rigorous experimental methodologies.

Dr. Herrmann's research centers on Political Economics and Experimental Economics, specializing in Voter Behavior, Prospect Theory applications, and Corporate Valuation. His work investigates how psychological phenomena—including reference dependence, interdependent preferences, and moral obligations—influence decision-making in political contexts and financial markets. By employing laboratory experiments and theoretical modeling, he uncovers behavioral patterns that challenge traditional rational choice assumptions, bridging economics, political science, and cognitive psychology to produce insights relevant to democratic theory and market design.

His recent publications (2019-2024) form a cohesive research trajectory examining electoral participation through behavioral lenses. The 2019 Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization article established a prospect-theory framework for voter turnout, while his 2024 thesis expanded this into five interconnected essays exploring endowment effects and interdependent preferences. The concurrent 2024 working paper further investigates moral and partisan dimensions of voting obligations, demonstrating increasing methodological sophistication in understanding electoral decision-making processes.

Though no scientific awards are documented, his research has accumulated 9 Scopus citations and over 600 institutional repository downloads, indicating scholarly impact. His collaborative work with Jong A Pin and Schoonbeek reveals integration within international research networks. While current advisees aren't listed, his doctoral thesis suggests experience in guided research. The University of Groningen supports his work through the FEB Research Institute, providing infrastructure for experimental economics research.