Florian Szücs

Florian Szücs is an Associate Professor at WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Department of Economics. His primary research focuses on antitrust economics, industrial organization, and merger policy evaluation with emphasis on European regulatory frameworks. He has contributed extensively to understanding merger control effectiveness, market power dynamics, and innovation economics through over 20 peer-reviewed publications since 2012.

Key research areas include:

• EU merger policy reforms and their economic impacts
• Antitrust enforcement in energy and pharmaceutical markets
• R&D spillovers from joint ventures and public subsidies
• Environmental policy effects on technological change
• Market power measurement through competitor behavior analysis

Recent work examines strategic acquisitions by tech giants (Google/Apple/Amazon) and their innovation implications, as well as regulatory challenges in transitioning to sustainable energy systems.

His research has involved collaborations with institutions like the European Commission, OECD, and leading universities. He regularly publishes in top journals including International Journal of Industrial Organization, RAND Journal of Economics, and Journal of Environmental Economics and Management.