Tobias Effertz

Dr. Tobias Effertz is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Hamburg Business School, specializing in health economics and public policy. His research examines the economic impacts of substance abuse and develops evidence-based regulatory frameworks for public health protection.

Education:

• Diploma in Economics and Business Administration, University of Cologne (2003-2004)
• PhD in Political Economy, University of Hamburg (2008)

Effertz's research focuses on cost-benefit analyses of public health interventions, with particular emphasis on tobacco/alcohol control, childhood nutrition policies, and substance abuse prevention. His work combines economic modeling with policy evaluation to develop effective regulatory frameworks.

Publications consistently address health policy optimization, with recent work concentrating on alcohol control systems, cannabis legalization frameworks, and economic burdens of addictive behaviors. Research employs mixed-method approaches combining econometric analysis with behavioral insights.

No significant research groups or laboratory affiliations are currently documented.