Felix Bierbrauer

Felix Bierbrauer is a Professor of Economics at the University of Cologne, affiliated with the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences and the Department of Economics. He is a key member of ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy, a Cluster of Excellence under Germany’s Excellence Strategy. His additional affiliations include the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), the CESifo Network, and the Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods. He also serves on the board of academic advisors of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, highlighting his influence on national economic policy.

His research lies at the intersection of political economy and public economics, focusing on strategic behavior in political competition, voter turnout, and redistributive taxation. Using game-theoretic models, he explores how political parties may adopt counterintuitive policies to demobilize opposing voter bases, revealing deep insights into equilibrium tax policy and electoral incentives. His work bridges theoretical rigor with real-world policy implications.

The recent publication highlights his focus on endogenous political platforms and voter mobilization. The article suggests that leading parties may strategically favor opponents' constituencies to suppress turnout, resulting in redistributive policies aligned with demobilized voters. This reflects broader research themes in strategic voting, political incentives, and the economics of democracy.

• Member, ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy
• Member, Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)
• Member, CESifo Network
• Member, Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods
• Board Member, Academic Advisors, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

Bierbrauer advises at the highest policy levels and participates in major research networks, though no formal advising of students or grant details are listed in the provided text. His work is supported by institutional affiliations that foster interdisciplinary research in markets and public policy.

He is associated with leading economics research groups and policy institutions, contributing to both academic discourse and governmental decision-making through rigorous theoretical modeling and analysis.