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Michael Egerer is a university researcher at the Centre for Addictions, Societal Regulation and Governance (CEACG) at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Social Sciences. Holding the position of Docent in Sociology, he serves as a supervisor in the Doctoral Program in Social Sciences. His work at CEACG focuses on critical analysis of gambling policies, addiction frameworks, and societal regulation mechanisms within welfare state contexts.
His educational background includes:
- Sociology Docent (2022)
- PhD in Sociology from the Department of Social Research, University of Helsinki (2014)
- European Graduate School in Addiction Research at Technische Universität Dresden (2013)
- Dipl. Soz. (Univ.) in Sociology from Otto-Friedrich Universität Bamberg (2006)
Egerer's research interests center on gambling and gambling regulation, examining these phenomena through sociological and policy lenses. His work explores the conceptualization of addiction within social services, cultural comparisons of gambling policies across European welfare states, and the societal implications of gambling revenue allocation. He employs qualitative methods to investigate how different countries approach gambling regulation and how these approaches reflect broader societal values and institutional frameworks. His comparative work, particularly the edited volume Gambling Policies in European Welfare States, has established him as a significant voice in understanding how European nations balance gambling regulation with social welfare considerations.
Analysis of Egerer's publication record reveals a consistent focus on gambling policy frameworks across European contexts, with particular attention to how welfare states conceptualize and regulate gambling activities. His work demonstrates increasing emphasis on harm prevention strategies, offshore gambling regulation, and the ethical contradictions inherent in promoting gambling while simultaneously funding social causes through gambling revenues. Recent publications show a shift toward more applied research, addressing practical policy questions related to gambling harm reduction and regulatory effectiveness.
Among his professional recognitions:
- Incentive Award (Kannustuspalkkio) in 2020
Egerer has been actively involved in multiple significant research projects including A-BRAIN (Addiction in the Brain: Ethically Sound Implementation in Governance, 2018-2021), The public image and function of gambling provision in Finland (2017-2020), and Gambling Policy in European Welfare States (2014-2018). His international collaborations include work with the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto and Cermes 3 at Université Paris Descartes. These projects have secured funding from various sources including the Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.
As part of the CEACG unit and Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ), Egerer contributes to interdisciplinary research examining the societal dimensions of addiction and regulation. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, as evidenced by his numerous public talks, consultations (including work on German online gambling market regulation), and media engagements addressing contemporary gambling policy challenges.
