Martin Watzinger

Prof. Dr. Martin Watzinger is a Professor of Economics at the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, leading the Chair of Innovation Economics and Entrepreneurship. His academic journey includes a doctorate in Economics from LMU Munich (2007-2012) and a Diploma in Business Administration from Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (2002-2007). Before his current role, he served as an Assistant Professor at LMU Munich (2012-2021).

His research focuses on Innovation Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Antitrust Policy, with notable projects like analyzing the impact of Bell System breakup on US innovation and the value of science in corporate patents. He teaches courses on regulatory economics, industrial organization, and competition policy, and actively engages in doctoral seminars.

Key research themes include venture capital spillovers, public investment effects, and technology diffusion. His work combines applied microeconometrics with policy analysis, addressing topics such as regulatory design, labor market dynamics, and innovation incentives.

Prof. Watzinger’s publications span top journals like Strategic Management Journal and American Economic Journal, reflecting his expertise in innovation policy and market structure. He maintains an active research team at the Chair of Innovation Economics, fostering collaboration through platforms like BITNET studies and antitrust enforcement analysis.