Thomas Wein

Prof. Thomas Wein is a Professor at the Institute of Economics (IVWL) at Leuphana University, specializing in Economic Policy. His work focuses on Applied Microeconomics, Empirical Economics, and Behavioral Economics, with a particular emphasis on societal transformation. He leads the PhD Program in Behavioral Economics and Societal Transformation and contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives such as the Law and Economics Workshop and the Lüneburg Workshop in Economics.

Research Interests:

• Empirical analysis of economic policy
• Microeconometric evaluation methods
• Behavioral insights for societal challenges
• Law and Economics intersections

He coordinates research clusters and workshops, fostering collaboration among scholars like Miguel Abellàn, Jonas Dix, and Joachim Wagner. His academic activities include teaching, supervising the PhD program, and engaging in public outreach through press and events.