Matthias Heinz

Matthias Heinz is a Professor for Strategy at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, University of Cologne. He serves as Spokesperson for the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute and Director of the Reinhard Selten Institute, both in collaboration with the University of Bonn and Cologne. He is affiliated with the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), Max Planck Institute for Collective Goods, and C-SEB (Centre for Social and Economic Behavior).

• Professor for Strategy (W3), University of Cologne (2021–)
• Director, Reinhard Selten Institute (2021–)
• Research Affiliate, Max Planck Institute (2018–)
• Research Affiliate, CEPR (2015–)

His research focuses on management practices such as incentives, managerial attention, employee referral programs, and quality circles, analyzed through the lens of Behavioral Management Science. He explores their impact on organizational performance, personnel turnover, and worker productivity, often using field experiments in retail and labor economics contexts.

• Key areas: Incentive design, team dynamics, personnel economics
• Collaborative ties: ECONtribute (Markets & Public Policy), C-SEB, Reinhard Selten Institute
• Contact: heinz@wiso.uni-koeln.de | Phone: +492214707263