Florian W. Bartholomae

Prof. Dr. Florian W. Bartholomae serves as Professor of Economics at Munich Business School since 2018, where he teaches in the Bachelor International Business, Master International Business, and MBA General Management Full-Time programs. He also maintains his position as a private lecturer at the Bundeswehr University Munich and operates as a partner in the political consultancy Bartholomae & Schoenberg Partnership.

His academic journey includes:

• Economics degree from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (2005)
• Doctorate from Bundeswehr University Munich's Faculty of Business and Organizational Sciences (2011) focusing on international trade development
• Habilitation completed in 2018 on "Economic Impacts of Current Social and Technological Developments"

Bartholomae's research spans the economics of the information society, industrial organization, regional economics, and foreign trade theory. His work on urban shrinkage examines how declining cities can innovate and restructure economically, while his cybercrime research applies game-theoretic models to digital markets. He has conducted significant regional economic studies, including evaluations of Bavaria's central place system. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on applying economic theory to contemporary challenges in digital transformation, urban development, and international trade.

His extensive publication record shows a clear progression toward analyzing the economic implications of digital transformation, with increasing focus on cybercrime, social gaming markets, and the impact of technological developments on international competition. His work bridges theoretical economic modeling with empirical analysis of regional economic phenomena, frequently appearing in reputable journals and presented at major international conferences including ERSA, NARSC, and EARIE.

Through his consultancy partnership, Bartholomae applies academic research to practical policy questions, particularly in regional economic development and public service provision. His work represents a valuable connection between academic economic theory and real-world policy implementation in Germany and beyond.