Claudia Schwirplies

Claudia Schwirplies is an Acting Professor at Philipps University of Marburg, leading the Microeconomics working group (Schwirplies AG) since October 2022. She previously held positions as a research associate and visiting professor at the University of Hamburg and earned her doctorate from the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at the University of Kassel. Her academic work focuses on environmental and behavioral economics, particularly in donations and public goods provision.

• Education: Doctorate in Economics (University of Kassel); Bachelor's/Master's in Economics (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich)

Research Focus

Her research investigates mechanisms to promote ecological public goods contributions, analyzes long-term effects of climate policies, and examines strategic interactions in pro-social behavior. She employs diverse methodologies including discrete choice experiments, laboratory/field experiments, and survey data analysis.

Scientific Awards

• Best Teaching Award for Bachelor's lectures at Marburg University's economics department (2024)

Academic Affiliation

Currently affiliated with the Microeconomics working group at Marburg's Department of Economics, her work bridges environmental policy design with behavioral insights.