Hannes Ullrich

Hannes Ullrich is the Deputy Head of the Firms and Markets Department at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) and an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Copenhagen. His research integrates applied econometrics with industrial economics, personnel economics, and health economics, focusing on consumer behavior, competition, regulation, and digitization. Ullrich has been recognized with an ERC Starting Grant (2018) for his work on antibiotic resistance and physician prescribing decisions.

• Current Affiliations:
  • Deputy Head, Firms and Markets Department, DIW Berlin
  • Associate Professor, University of Copenhagen
  • Fellow, Berlin Centre for Consumer Policies (BCCP)
  • CESifo Research Affiliate

Research Focus: Ullrich's work bridges algorithmic decision-making and human behavior, particularly in healthcare settings, where he examines how data analytics and digitization can optimize treatment choices. His empirical industrial economics studies span pharmaceutical pricing and soccer labor markets.

Scientific Contributions: Recent publications analyze antibiotic prescribing patterns, data value in digital markets, and AI's role in medical decisions. His research has appeared in top journals like Management Science, Journal of Health Economics, and Economics Letters.

Scientific Awards:

• ERC Starting Grant (2018): Investigating antibiotic resistance and physician prescribing.