Florian Englmaier

Florian Englmaier is a Professor of Organizational Economics at the Department of Economics, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich). His research focuses on Organizations and Firms, Personnel Economics, Contract Theory, and Applied Microeconomics. He advises a diverse group of current and former students, many of whom hold academic positions at institutions like JKU Linz, University of Cologne, and Mannheim. Englmaier’s work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis, often employing field experiments and institutional data.

His research interests include leadership effectiveness, psychological safety in teams, labor market dynamics, and public sector management. Notable projects explore the impact of transformational leadership during crises, efficacy of incentive mechanisms in nonroutine tasks, and the digital transformation's effects on workplaces. He has contributed to understanding firing cost implications for employees and round-number effects in real estate pricing.

Englmaier is actively involved in academic communities, serving as a thesis advisor and committee member for over 20 students. His empirical studies span diverse contexts—from microfinance loan officers in India to German municipalities’ management performance. He frequently collaborates with institutions like ifo Institute and contributes to policy discussions on workforce development and organizational design. Office hours are by appointment via his secretary Manuela Beckstein.