Max Groneck

Max Groneck is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business, Department of Economics, Econometrics & Finance. He holds a Dr.rer.pol. (PhD in Economics) from the University of Cologne. His expertise spans Public Economics, Labor and Health Economics, and Behavioral Economics. Groneck has held roles including Assistant Professor (tenure-track, 2017–2021) and postdoctoral positions at institutions such as the Stockholm School of Economics and the University of Cologne.

Research Interests: His work focuses on life cycle models, survival beliefs, welfare analysis, and public finance. Notable projects include studies on marital status and social security redistribution, cognitive biases in survival expectations, and intergenerational transfers in China.

Teaching: Groneck teaches courses such as Econometrics for Economics, Estimation and Testing, and Public Economics and Social Policy at both bachelor’s and master’s levels.

Grants & Projects: His research has been supported by projects examining demographic change impacts on sectoral prices, optimal pension portfolios, and labor supply dynamics. Collaborations include work with institutions across Europe and China.