Michael Dorsch

Michael Dorsch is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Public Policy at Central European University (CEU) in Vienna, Austria. His academic career spans institutions like the American University of Paris and Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas, where he held visiting roles. He teaches political economics, public sector economics, and applied econometrics at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, contributing to programs such as Economy & Society and Sustainable CEU.

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• M.A. in Economics, Miami University
• B.A. in Economics, International Studies, and French, Miami University

Dorsch’s research bridges formal theoretical modeling and empirical analysis, focusing on political economy dynamics, taxation, environmental degradation, and policy responses during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. His work often examines how political institutions interact with economic outcomes, including studies on tax morale, democratic accountability, and investment screening mechanisms.

His publications appear in leading journals such as the American Political Science Review and Journal of Comparative Economics. Recent accolades include the 2024 Dudley Seers Memorial Prize for his paper on policy evaluation in polarized polities. He actively engages in professional service as an associate editor for journals and co-organizer of academic conferences.