Jan Schnellenbach

Jan Schnellenbach is a Professor of Economics at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, specializing in Microeconomics. His career includes roles at institutions like the Walter Eucken Institute and Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, where he held positions ranging from Senior Researcher to Lecturer. He holds a Habilitation (2009) and PhD in Economics (2003) from Heidelberg and St. Gallen Universities, respectively.

• Research Focus:
  • Political Economy of Soft Paternalism
  • Institutional Economics
  • Fiscal Federalism
  • Behavioral Economics
  • Policy Design
  • Tax Morale and Compliance
• Key Contributions: His work analyzes institutional frameworks in democratic systems, innovation policy trade-offs, and fiscal governance in federal systems. Recent articles explore behavioral political economy and the economics of nudges.
• Professional Affiliations: Member of the American Economic Association, European Economic Association, Mont Pèlerin Society, and editorial board member of Ordo Yearbook and List-Forum für Wirtschafts- und Finanzpolitik.

Policy Engagement: Schnellenbach contributes to applied policy through commissioned studies on topics like decentralized fiscal policy, debt brakes, and structural change in the Lausitz region. His analyses often bridge academic theory with practical governance challenges.