Eric Meyer

Dr. Eric Meyer serves as Managing Director of the Chair of Behavioral and Digital Economics at the University of Münster's School of Business and Economics. He is actively involved in teaching courses across multiple semesters including Management, Governance, Business Cooperations: Mergers and Acquisitions, and Digital Economics in both English and German. His institutional affiliation places him within the Economics department where he contributes to academic programs and research initiatives.

Dr. Meyer's research spans several interconnected domains with a strong emphasis on Behavioral and Digital Economics. His work demonstrates particular expertise in cooperative institutions, especially cooperative banking systems across Europe. He investigates how digital transformation impacts traditional cooperative business models, examines governance structures in the sharing economy, and analyzes the economic implications of artificial intelligence across various markets. His research consistently bridges theoretical economic frameworks with practical applications in finance, environmental policy, and healthcare systems.

Analysis of Dr. Meyer's publication record reveals a consistent focus on cooperative economic structures and their evolution in the digital age. His scholarly output demonstrates increasing attention to digital transformation's impact on traditional cooperative models, particularly in banking. Over time, his research has expanded to address emerging economic challenges including AI implementation, sharing economy governance, and demographic effects on financial institutions. The interdisciplinary nature of his work connects economic theory with practical applications in finance, environmental policy, and healthcare systems.

Dr. Meyer maintains active participation in several professional organizations and committees including the Scientific Committee for Workshops on 'Cooperative and Responsible Finance for Development' at EURICSE in Trento since 2018, the Study Group on Cooperative Banks in Rome since 2014, and the Think Tank of the European Association of Cooperative Banks since 1998. He is also a member of the American Economic Association since 1992 and the Association for Social Policy.

As Managing Director of the Chair, Dr. Meyer oversees academic operations while maintaining an active research agenda. His teaching portfolio demonstrates expertise in both theoretical and applied economics, with courses spanning management, governance, and digital economics. His extensive involvement with cooperative banking institutions across Europe provides practical context for his academic work, creating a strong bridge between scholarly research and real-world economic applications.