Harald Strotmann

Prof. Dr. Harald Strotmann is a Professor of Economics at Pforzheim University’s Business School, serving as Vice Dean since 2014. He leads the MBA International Management program and has held roles including Head of the Economics Department (2009–2014). His research focuses on labor markets, microdata analysis, sustainable development, and corporate social responsibility (CSR), with notable work on Germany’s Hartz IV reforms and multinational company impacts in rural India. Key projects include evaluations of labor market policies and collaborations with Bayer CropScience on CSR initiatives.

Education: Earned his doctoral degree from the University of Hohenheim with a study on labor market dynamics and startup performance in Baden-Württemberg. Research emphasizes empirical microdata, regional economics, and policy evaluation.

Research trends span labor market reforms, sustainability, and CSR’s role in development. Recent work explores empowerment in rural India and corporate contributions to health capabilities. His 2022 study on gender-based community empowerment in India highlights intersections of development and gender studies.

Awards: Multiple teaching awards (2008, 2012) and the Südwestmetall-Award (2001) for doctoral research. Active in academic leadership, including editorial roles for journals like the European Journal of Development Research and Journal of Happiness Studies.

Advising/Grants: Led over 20 projects for German ministries, including evaluations of minimum wage policies and the Kommunal-Kombi employment program. Collaborated with companies like Bayer, Bosch, and Mahle on sustainability and innovation initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary teams studying CSR, sustainable development, and labor market policy. Key partnerships include the Institute for Applied Economic Research (IAW, Tübingen) and international collaborations with institutions like the Human Development and Capability Association (HDCA).