New exchange programs with Hitotsubashi University
Starting immediately, students of the Department of Economics have the opportunity to study in Japan in the context of a new bilateral agreement with Hitotsubashi University.
JOSUA: Secure Remote Analysis of Sensitive Data to Be Established at the University of Bonn
The JOSUA software (Job Submission Application) will in the future be jointly developed and operated by the Department of Economics and the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy. This move secures the long-term operation of JOSUA as a powerful platform for secure, data-intensive research.
Tomáš Jagelka wins Exeter Prize
Tomáš Jagelka has been awarded the 2025 Exeter Prize for his paper “Are Economists’ Preferences Psychologists’ Personality Traits? A Structural Approach,” published in the March 2024 issue of the Journal of Political Economy.
Interview with Zainab Iftikhar
Problem or opportunity? New research from EPoS Economic Research Center at the Universities of Bonn and Mannheim shows how low-skilled immigration may widen income gaps in Germany—but also how smart policies can turn migration into an economic win. Zainab Iftikhar explains the findings in this interview.
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New Study: Blue-collar workers represent workers more effectively
Blue-collar workers are more effective at representing the interests of employees in works councils than white-collar workers. This is shown by a study conducted by Thomas Dohmen’s team, spokesperson for the ECONtribute Cluster of Excellence at the University of Bonn, in collaboration with researchers from the Universities of Bonn and Princeton.
Centenary of Prof. Joseph Schumpeter’s appointment to Bonn
100 years ago, in the winter semester 1925/1926, Joseph Schumpeter became a professor at the University of Bonn. He taught economics here at Bonn from 1925 to 1932, when he moved on to Harvard University.
Call for Papers: Workshop for Women in Macroeconomics, Finance and Economic History
DIW Berlin and the University of Bonn are pleased to host the 6th Workshop for Women in Macroeconomics, Finance and Economic History (WIMFEH) at DIW Berlin on May 7–8, 2026.
SFB Transregio 224 receives third funding period
The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved a further funding period for the Transregional Collaborative Research Center 224 “Economic Perspectives on Societal Challenges,” a joint initiative of the Universities of Bonn and Mannheim. Starting January 1, 2026, the successful research collaboration will receive funding of around 12 million euros for an additional four years.