Peter Welzel

Prof. Dr. Peter Welzel holds the Chair of Economic Policy and Industrial Economics at the University of Augsburg’s Faculty of Business and Economics. His research focuses on applied industrial organization and information economics, addressing strategic corporate decisions, market outcomes, regulation, and the role of information in economic policy and financial services. The chair operates at the intersection of economics and business administration, contributing to debates on topics like green banking, NGO campaigns, and digital central bank currencies.

• Research Interests: Industrial organization, financial regulation, strategic incentives, green transformation in industries, and ESG performance in corporate contexts.
• Teaching: Offers courses on incentive theory, competition policy, financial intermediation, and seminars on contemporary issues like the green economy and platform markets.
• Team: Collaborates with researchers including Niklas Hübner, Melanie Schmid, and Stefan Mayer, who present at conferences such as EARIE, SES, and KBS colloquia.
• Recent Projects: Explore greenwashing mechanisms, eco-minded banking strategies, and the impact of NGO activism on corporate sustainability.
• Contact: Located in Building J, Room 2410, University of Augsburg, with administrative support via katja.fischer@wiwi.uni-augsburg.de.