Justin Mattias Valasek

Professor Justin Mattias Valasek serves as Professor in the Department of Economics at NHH Norwegian School of Economics, Bergen, Norway. He maintains significant affiliations as a CESifo Research Network Fellow and Distinguished CESifo Affiliate, positioning him within Europe's premier economic research network focused on public policy challenges.

His research centers on Political Economy, Public Economics, and Behavioural Economics, investigating how institutions shape fairness perceptions, collective decision-making, and societal responses to migration and inequality. Key themes include the dynamics of corruption cultures, committee effectiveness, representation gaps, and the political economy of fiscal policy—addressing fundamental questions about designing institutions that balance efficiency with equity in diverse, aging societies.

Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal intensified focus on institutional fairness mechanisms, dynamic reform processes, and migration's social capital impacts. His work consistently bridges theoretical rigor with policy relevance, analyzing how default effects influence inequality acceptance, how quotas affect representation quality, and why committees succeed or fail in information aggregation.

Professor Valasek's scientific recognition includes:

• CESifo Research Network Fellow
• Distinguished CESifo Affiliate

While specific grant details aren't provided, his continuous publication output and CESifo engagement indicate robust research support. His collaborative publication pattern suggests active supervision of graduate researchers, though formal student listings aren't available. His work with CESifo's Public Economics area connects him to cutting-edge analyses of taxation, social security, and inequality—core challenges for modern policy makers.

No dedicated research laboratory is mentioned, but his affiliations with CESifo and NHH's Department of Economics provide access to extensive research infrastructure and collaborative networks across European economic policy institutions.