Alexander K. Wagner

Alexander K. Wagner is a Professor of Behavioral Economics and Digitization at the University of Salzburg (PLUS), affiliated with the Faculty of Law, Business and Economics and the Department of Economics. He previously held positions at the University of Vienna, University of Cologne, and University of Konstanz. His research focuses on behavioral economics, experimental economics, algorithmic interactions in decision-making, and applied game theory.

Education

• Bachelor/Master: Humboldt-University Berlin, University of Toronto
• PhD in Economics: Toulouse School of Economics

Research Interests

Wagner combines theoretical models with empirical analysis to study individual and firm decisions. Key areas include algorithmic pricing strategies, experimental platforms, and the impact of behavioral biases on economic outcomes. His recent work examines how managers respond to algorithmic recommendations in hotel pricing and explores strategic behavior in ambiguous environments.

Grants & Projects

• Anniversary Fund Project (OeNB): "Human-Algorithm Interactions in Economic Decision Making" (2023-2027)

Affiliations

He is an affiliate at the Vienna Center for Experimental Economics (VCEE) and maintains active collaborations across international research networks.