Florian Morath

Prof. Florian Morath is a Professor of Public Economics at the University of Innsbruck's Faculty of Economics and Statistics, Department of Public Finance. He holds a dual affiliation with the Max Planck Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance as a Research Affiliate. Prior roles include Senior Research Fellow at MPI and Professor at Goethe University Frankfurt. His academic journey includes a PhD from Free University of Berlin and engineering studies at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

Research focuses on Applied Microeconomics, Public Economics, and Political Economy, with emphasis on conflict dynamics, taxation, and institutional design. Recent work explores ethnic conflict resolution, coalition formation paradoxes, and strategic resource allocation in multi-front conflicts. Empirical methods combine game-theoretic models with experimental and field data.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on Public Sector Economics (B.Sc.), International Public Economics, and Conflict and Redistribution (M.Sc.). Supervision guidelines for theses emphasize prior consultation and adherence to university protocols. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world policy implications, often collaborating with institutions like CESifo Research Network.