Peter Öhlinger

Peter Öhlinger is a researcher at the Institute of Economics within the Kurt Rothschild School of Economics and Statistics (RoSES) at Johannes Kepler University Linz. His work focuses on macroeconomic dynamics with specialization in energy markets and international trade.

Research Interests:

• Macroeconomic impacts of oil price volatility
• Trade substitution mechanisms in energy markets
• Hedging strategies in airline investments
• Tax policy effects on firm capital intensity

His recent publications analyze oil market complexities and corporate responses to economic shocks, demonstrating expertise in quantitative economic modeling. Current research examines how firms adjust wage structures following tax reforms.

Academic Activities:

• Teaching Introductory Macroeconomics (Course 239124) for 2025W semester
• Presenting at international conferences on oil market dynamics (Feb 2024, Jan 2024)
• Upcoming invited talk on tax cuts and capital intensity (Feb 2025)

Based in Keplergebäude Building (Room K 115A), he maintains an active research profile with recent peer-reviewed publications in Nature Communications and Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control.