Bernd Theilen

Bernd Theilen is a Full Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) in Tarragona, Spain. His academic affiliations include the Research Group on Economic Organization and Decision (GRODE), where he has been a key member since 2005. He holds a PhD from Christian-Albrechts University Kiel. His research focuses on Industrial Organization, Contract Theory, and Public Economics, with notable contributions to topics like fiscal policy, political economy, and environmental economics.

**Research Interests**: Prof. Theilen’s work spans political-economic institutions, fiscal consolidation, tax morale, and environmental policy. He has led major projects such as 'Design of Economic Institutions in a Global Economy' (2016–2019) and 'Institutional Design Under Political Factors' (2014–2016), funded by Spain’s Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness. His recent publications address biodiversity protection, electric vehicle adoption, and wage inequality.

**Grants & Projects**: He has secured grants from agencies like the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (Spain) and the 'La Caixa' Foundation. Key projects include analyzing road congestion in urban areas (2018–2020) and exploring mechanisms of political-economic organization (2007–2010).

**Teaching**: He teaches courses on Public Sector Theory, Microeconomics, and Decision Theory at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He supervises doctoral theses in the URV Doctoral Program in Economics.

**Recent Contributions**: His 2024 work on green parties and biodiversity in OECD economies highlights his focus on environmental policy. Collaborations with institutions like the University of Kiel and international researchers further underscore his global academic network.