Jerg Gutmann

Jerg Gutmann serves as Assistant Professor of Behavioral Law and Economics at the University of Hamburg's Institute of Law and Economics (ILE) and maintains an active affiliation with the CESifo Research Network. He recently completed a visiting researcher appointment at CESifo (February 21–March 19, 2022) and previously conducted empirical research for the European Union, Philippine Department of Energy, and OECD.

His research explores critical intersections of economics, law, and political systems, with particular expertise in international sanctions' human rights impacts, constitutional compliance dynamics, and corruption perception formation. Gutmann employs rigorous cross-national empirical methods to investigate how political institutions affect economic outcomes and human welfare, often focusing on the behavioral dimensions of legal compliance.

Recent publications reveal consistent output in constitutional political economy, with 2025 working papers examining populism's institutional effects, cultural drivers of constitutional adherence, and leadership dynamics in sanction regimes. His research demonstrates strong methodological coherence across topics, utilizing large-scale comparative datasets to address fundamental questions about institutional effectiveness.

Gutmann currently co-investigates the DFG-funded 'Economics of Compliance with Constitutions' project, securing active research support. His professional trajectory shows progressive engagement with major international organizations, transitioning from empirical consultancy roles to independent scholarly research with significant policy relevance.

His collaborative network spans multiple continents, as evidenced by co-authorship with European and international scholars. This global perspective informs his analysis of constitutional systems and sanction effectiveness, positioning him at the forefront of empirical institutional research with practical implications for international governance.