Author: Andreas Mauritz
Michal Gulczyński, Monika Köppl–Turyna, & Jaroslaw Kantorowicz (2025): Limited Impact of Introducing Proportional Representation on Women’s Representation: Insights from a Quasi-Experiment In Local Elections. Political Studies, 0(0).
Wolfgang Briglauer, Carlo Cambini, Klaus Gugler & Lorien Sabatino (2025): Economic benefits of new broadband network coverage and service adoption: evidence from OECD member states. Industrial and Corporate Change.
Michael Christl, Monika Köppl-Turyna (2025): Net Fiscal Contributions in the EU—The Role of Indirect Taxation and In-Kind Benefits , In: Kyklos 1-30
Economic aspects of the online drug trade
Study commissioned by Redcare Pharmacy / Shop Apotheke
Stefan Köppl, Monika Köppl-Turyna, Dimitris Christopoulos (2025): The performance of government-backed venture capital investments. In: Research Policy, Volume 54, Issue 8.
Linda Dezső, Gergely Hajdu, Yossef Tobol (2025): Lengthy waiting corrupts, especially when unexpected. In: Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization.
Michael Christl, Silvia De Poli, Monika Köppl-Turyna (2025): Does redistribution hurt growth? An empirical assessment of the redistribution–growth relationship in the European Union. In: Economic Modelling 149.
Wolfgang Briglauer, Jan Krämer, Nicole Palan (2024): Socioeconomic benefits of high-speed broadband availability and service adoption: A survey. Telecommunications Policy.
Philipp Koch, Viktor Stojkoski, César A. Hidalgo (2024): Augmenting the availability of historical GDP per capita estimates through machine learning. PNAS.
Köppl-Turyna, M. & Köppl, S., Kohansal Vajargah, K. (eds.) (2024): “How to Start-Up”, Linde Verlag.
Wolfgang Briglauer, Monika Köppl-Turyna, Joe Rowsell (2024): Special issue editorial “The impact of modern broadband networks on Energy Consumption and CO2 emissions”. Telecommunications Policy.
Philipp Koch, Viktor Stojkoski, Eva Coll & César A. Hidalgo (2024): Estimating digital product trade through corporate revenue data. Nature Communications 15, Article number: 5262
Briglauer, W.& Palan, N. (2023), „Economic Benefits of High-Speed Broadband Coverage and Adoption„ In: 5G, Artificial Intelligence, and Next Generation Internet of Things: Digital Innovation for Green and Sustainable Economies: 9781668486344: Computer Science & IT Books | IGI Global (igi-global.com)
Wolfgang Briglauer, Monika Köppl-Turyna, Wolfgang Schwarzbauer and Virág Bittó (2023): The Impact of ICT on Electricity and Energy Consumption and Resulting CO2 Emissions: A Literature Review. International Review of Environmental and Resource Economics: Vol. 17: No. 2-3, pp 319-361
Philipp Koch, Viktor Stojkoski, César A. Hidalgo (2023): The role of immigrants, emigrants and locals in the historical formation of European knowledge agglomerations. Regional Studies, DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2023.2275571
Wolfgang Briglauer, Michal Grajek (2023): Effectiveness and efficiency of state aid for new broadband networks: evidence from OECD member states, Economics of Innovation and New Technology, DOI: 10.1080/10438599.2023.2222265
Wolfgang Briglauer, Monika Köppl-Turyna, Wolfgang Schwarzbauer, Virág Bittó (2023): Evaluating the effects of ICT core elements on CO2 emissions: Recent evidence from OECD countries. Telecommunications Policy.
Viktor Stojkoski, Philipp Koch, César A. Hidalgo. (2023), Multidimensional economic complexity and inclusive green growth. Commun Earth Environ 4, 130
Köppl-Turyna, Monika; Kantorowicz, Jarosław (2022) : The effect of quotas on female representation in local politics, forthcoming in the Swiss Political Science Review.
Viktor Stojkoski, Philipp Koch, César A. Hidalgo. (2022), Multidimensional Economic Complexity: How the Geography of Trade, Technology, and Research Explain Inclusive Green Growth. arXiv preprint arXiv:2209.08382
Philipp Koch, Viktor Stojkoski, César A. Hidalgo. (2022), The Role of Immigrants, Emigrants, and Locals in the Historical Formation of European Knowledge Agglomerations. arXiv:2210.15914
Köppl-Turyna, Monika and Schwarzbauer, Wolfgang. (2022), Will the EU Taxonomy Impact the Trade Specialisation of European Economies? The Economists’ Voice.
Wolfgang Briglauer; Carlo Cambini; Klaus Gugler; Volker Stocker (2022): Net neutrality and high-speed broadband networks: evidence from OECD countries, European Journal of Law and Economics
Dimitris Christopoulos, Stefan Koeppl & Monika Köppl-Turyna (2022) Syndication networks and company survival: evidence from European venture capital deals, Venture Capital, DOI: 10.1080/13691066.2022.2101158
Wolfgang Briglauer & Michal Grajek. (2021), Effectiveness and efficiency of state aid for new broadband networks: Evidence from OECD member states. ESMT Working Paper, No. 21-01.
Madlener, Reinhard, Siamak Sheykhha, and Wolfgang Briglauer. (2021), The Electricity-and CO2-Saving Potentials Offered by Regulation of European Video-Streaming Services. FCN Working Paper, No. 05/2021.
Koch, P. & Schwarzbauer, W. (2021), Yet another space: Why the Industry Space adds value to the understanding of structural change and economic development. Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, 59, 198-213.
Schwarzbauer, W. & Koch, P. (2021), On the importance of free trade and global value chains for Germany and Austria. List Forum for Economic and Financial Policy, 46, 451-470.
Koch, P. (2021), Economic complexity and growth: Can value-added exports better explain the link? Economics Letters, 198, 109682.
Briglauer, W., Dürr, N. & Gugler, K. (2021), A retrospective study on the regional benefits and spillover effects of high-speed broadband networks: Evidence from German counties. International Journal of Industrial Organization, 74, 102677.
Köppl-Turyna, M. (2021), “Resilienz im österreichischen Föderalismus”. In: P. Biwald, J. Bröthaler, M. Getzner, K. Mitterer (eds.), Krisenfester Finanzausgleich, NWV Neuer Wissenschaftlicher Verlag.
Köppl-Turyna, M. & Strohner, L. (2021), “Ökonomische Aspekte des Finanzausgleichs und Reformoptionen unter finanzwissenschaftlichen Gesichtspunkten” In: P. Bußjäger, M. Eller (eds.), Handbuch der österreichischen Finanzverfassung, new academic press.
Schwarzbauer, W., Koch, P. & Wolf M. (2021), Park & Ride facilities and suburban sprawl. European Planning Studies.
Madlener R., Sheykhha S., & Briglauer W., (2021) The Electricity-and CO2-Saving Potentials Offered by Regulation of European Video-Streaming Services Energy Policy, 161, 112716
Köppl-Turyna M., Köppl. S, Berger J. & Strohner L. (2021), Determinants and effects of venture capital and private equity: A literature review. List Forum for Economic and Financial Policy.
Koch, P. & C. Fessler (2020), A test for Heckscher-Ohlin using value-added exports. arXiv preprint arXiv:2009.11743
Koch, P. (2020), Economic Complexity and Growth: Can value-added exports better explain the link? arXiv preprint arXiv:2009.07599
Briglauer, W., Gugler, K., Cambini, C. & V. Stocker (2020), Net Neutrality and High-Speed Broadband Networks: Evidence from OECD Countries. Working Papers / Research Institute for Regulatory Economics. Forschungsinstitut für Regulierungsökonomie, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Vienna.
Briglauer, W., Stocker, V. & Whalley, J. (2020), Public policy targets in EU broadband markets: The role of technological neutrality. Telecommunications Policy, 44 (5).
Thomas, T., Koch, P. & Schwarzbauer, W. (2020), Tenants’ paradise Austria? Myth and reality. List Forum for Economic and Financial Policy, 45, 319-346.
Dewenter, R., Dulleck, U. & Thomas, T. (2020), Does the 4th Estate Deliver? The Political Coverage Index and its Application to Media Capture. Constitutional Political Economy, 31, 292-328.
Economist ranking: EcoAustria Director Thomas in 5th place
Ernst Fehr (University of Zurich) is still the most influential economist in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. This is shown by the economist rankings published today by the daily newspapers “Die Presse” …
Briglauer, W., Stocker, V. & J. Whalley (2019), Public Policy Targets in EU Broadband Markets: The Role of Technological Neutrality. Working Papers / Research Institute for Regulatory Economics, WU Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien.
Schwarzbauer, W., Thomas, T. & G. G. Wagner (2019), A network analysis of economists and scientists from other disciplines based on a survey of members of parliament and ministry officials. DIW Berlin Discussion Paper 1789.
Briglauer, W., Dürr, N. & K. Gugler (2019), A Retrospective Study on the Regional Benefits and Spillover Effects of High-Speed Broadband Networks: Evidence from German Counties. ZEW Discussion Paper 19-026.
Benesch, C., Loretz, S., Stadelmann, D. & Thomas, T. (2019), Media Coverage and Immigration Worries: Econometric Evidence. Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 160, 52-67.
Berlemann, M. & Thomas, T. (2019), The Distance Bias in Natural Disaster Reporting – Empirical Evidence for the United States. Applied Economics Letters, 16, 1026-1032.
Berger, J. & Strohner, L. (2019), “Die Politik unterstützt ZuwanderInnen mehr als Einheimische”. In: Haller, M. (ed.), Migration and Integration – Facts or Myths?, Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften.
Briglauer, W., Camarda, E. M. & Vogelsang, I. (2019), Path dependencies versus efficiencies in regulation: Evidence from “old” and “new” broadband markets in the EU. Telecommunications Policy, 43 (8), 101825.
Briglauer, W., Dürr, N., Falck, O. & Hüschelrath, K. (2019), Does State Aid for Broadband Deployment in Rural Areas Close the Digital and Economic Divide?, Information Economics and Policy, 46, 68-85.
Briglauer, W. & Gugler, K. (2019), Go for Gigabit? First Evidence on Economic Benefits of High‐speed Broadband Technologies in Europe. Journal of Common Market Studies, 57 (5),1071-1090.
Dewenter, R., Linder, M. & Thomas, T. (2019), Can media drive the electorate? The impact of media coverage on voting intentions. European Journal of Political Economy, 58, 245-261.
Briglauer, W. & Cambini, C. (2019), Does regulation of basic broadband networks affect the adoption of new fiber-based broadband services?, Industrial and Corporate Change, 28 (2), 219-240.
Thomas, T., Dewenter, R. & M. Lindner (2018), Can Media Drive the Electorate? The Impact of Media Coverage on Party Affiliation and Voting Intentions. DICE Discussion Paper 287.
Thomas, T., Benesch, C., Loretz, S. & D. Stadelmann (2018), Media Coverage and Immigration Worries: Econometric Evidence. SOEPpapers on Multidisciplinary Panel Data Research 970.
Strohner, L., Berger, J. & T. Thomas (2018), Champagne or seltzer? Economic consequences of the reform reluctance to end the solidarity surcharge. DICE Regulatory Policy Perspectives 98.
Briglauer, W., Camarda E. & I. Vogelsang (2018), Path Dependencies versus Efficiencies in Regulation: Evidence from „Old“ and „New“ Broadband Markets in the EU, ZEW Discussion Paper 18-051.
Wolfinger, J., Feld, L. P., Köhler, E. A. & T. Thomas (2018), 57 Channels (And Nothin On) – Does TV-News on the Eurozone Affect Government Bond Yield Spreads?“, CESifo Working Paper 7437.
Briglauer, W., Cambini, C. & Grajek, M. (2018), Speeding up the internet: Regulation and investment in the European fiber optic infrastructure. International Journal of Industrial Organization, 61, 613-652.
Strohner, L., Berger, J. & Thomas, T. (2018), Economic consequences of the reform reluctance to end the solidarity surcharge. Perspectives on economic policy, 19 (2018), 313-330.
Briglauer, W. (2018), Editorial: Special Issue on “Recent Net Neutrality Polices in Europe and the US”. Review of Network Economics, 17 (3), 109-114.
Thomas, T., Diermeier, M., Goecke, H. & Niehues, J. (2018), Income inequality, perceptions of inequality and the role of the media. Economic policy papers, 1/2018, 39-64.
Thomas, T., Diermeier, M., Goecke, H. & J. Niehues (2017), Impact of Inequality-related Media Coverage on the Concerns of the Citizens. DICE Discussion Paper 258.
Thomas, T., Haucap, J. & K. Wohlrabe (2017), Publication Performance vs. Influence – On the Questionable Value of Quality Weighted Publication Rankings. CESifo Working Paper 6818.
Berger, J. & Strohner, L. (2017), Economic Analysis of the Refugee Influx to Austria. Border Crossing, 7, 1-12.
Thomas, T., Heß, M. & Wagner, G. G. (2017), Reluctant to Reform? A Note on Risk Loving of Politicians and Bureaucrats. Review of Economics, 68, 167-179.
Ulbricht, D., Kholodilin, K. & Thomas, T. (2017), Do media data help to predict German industrial production? Journal of Forecasting, 36, 483-496.
Beckmann, K., Dewenter, R. & Thomas, T. (2017), Can news draw blood? The impact of media coverage on the number and severity of terror attacks. Peace Economics, Peace Science and Public Policy, 23, 1-16.
Strohner, L. (2017), „Is decentralization in Austria effective? A view on Health, Education and Social Welfare“. In: Kim, J. & N. J. Mau (Hg.), Decentralisation of education, health and social protection: issues and challenges. The Korea Institute of Public Finance and the Danish Ministry for Economic Affairs and the Interior.
Berger, J. & Strohner, L.(2017), “Ökonomische und fiskalische Auswirkungen der Fluchtmigration in Österreich”. In: Altenburg, Friedrich, Faustmann, Anna, Pfeffer, Thomas, Skrivanek, Isabella (eds.), Migration and Globalization in Times of Upheaval. Festschrift for Gudrun Biffl. Krems (Edition Danube University Krems).
Thomas, T., Dewenter, R. & U. Dulleck (2016), Does the 4th estate deliver? Towards a More Direct Measure of Political Media Bias. NCER Working Paper 116.
Berger, J., Davoine, T., Schuster, P. & Strohner, L. (2016), Cross-country differences in the contribution of future migration to old-age financing. International Tax and Public Finance, 23, 1160-1184.
Berger, J. & Strohner, L. (2016), Migration: Present and future. Wirtschaftspolitische Blätter, 3/2016, 509-524.
Dewenter, R., Heimeshoff U. & Thomas, T. (2016), Media Coverage and Car Manufacturers’ Sales. Economics Bulletin, 36, 976-982.
Helmenstein, C., Krabb, P. & Thomas, T. (2016), Location sentiment as a determinant of investment activity. Wirtschaftspolitische Blätter, 1/2016, 171-187.
“Bridging Income” – EcoAustria at the Denkwerkstatt St. Lambrecht
Bold perspectives, new ideas and concepts are the topics of the Denkwerkstatt St. Lambrecht, which will take place on April 25, 2013 in …
Meeting on the pension reform initiative
At a joint meeting in March 2013, some of the supporters of the call for pension reform as well as other interested parties and experts discussed …
Symposium Dürnstein “Risk Security”
From February 14 to 16, 2013, the Dürnstein Symposium on the topic of “Risk Safety” took place for the second time, with …
EcoAustria at the OECD-EDRC country review Austria
The OECD-EDRC Country Review Austria 2012/13 took place from November 5 – 9, 2012 in Vienna. The event was attended by …
Discussion on the topic “The big pension check” on ORF
It sounds very simple: everyone only gets out of their pension what they have paid in. And: everyone works as long as they want …
Raiffeisen Insurance Pension Symposium
Austrians make too little private provision – this was the tenor of the Raiffeisen Pension Symposium …
“Contribution accounts on a pay-as-you-go basis – the new world of old-age provision”
On September 24, 2012, “EcoAustria – Institute for Economic Research”, the “European Center for Welfare Policy and Social Research” and …
Presentation of the call for pension reform
Prof. Robert Holzmann (Economist and former Director of Labor and Social Affairs at the World Bank), Prof. Bernd Marin (Managing Director of the European Centre for Welfare Policy), Prof. Christian Keuschnigg …
Study: Future prospects for the machinery and metal goods industry
At an FMMI press conference on September 12 of this year, Chief Research Officer Ulrich Schuh together with Herwig Schneider presented …
EcoAustria at the Alpbach Forum
The European Forum Alpbach met in 2012 under the motto “Expectations – The Future of Youth” …
Policy Note 4: Income development in Austria
Various publicly available sources of information are used to draw a consistent picture. The …
Research Paper 1: Prospects for the employment of older workers
In the current Research Paper No. 1 (August 2012), the scientists from EcoAustria discuss the prospects …
EcoAustria at the 10th Carinthian Export Day
On June 19, 2012, the 10th Carinthian Export Day took place in Klagenfurt under the motto “Meet the World- BRICS as guests in Carinthia!” …
EcoAustria at the professional association of pension funds
At the symposium of the professional association of pension funds on May 15, 2012, EcoAustria Research Director Dr. Ulrich …
EcoAustria at the Economic Committee
At the most recent meeting of the Economic Committee in the Austrian Parliament on May 9, 2012, …
Policy Note 3: Are wealth taxes pro-growth?
A shift in the tax structure towards a reduction in the burden on earned income or the profits of corporations …
EcoAustria bei “WIFO-Extern”
At the invitation of WIFO, economists Stephan Schulmeister, Gunther Tichy and EcoAustria research director Ulrich Schuh discussed …
“The end of the welfare state?” – EcoAustria discusses with
On March 16, 2012, EcoAustria Research Director Dr. Ulrich Schuh took part in a panel discussion on the topic “The welfare state at the end?” …
EcoAustria at “Headquarters in Styria”
On March 2, 2012, the event “Headquarters in Styria” took place in Graz, which was also attended by EcoAustria Research Director Dr. Ulrich Schuh …
Policy Note 2: The problem child of inflation
According to Eurostat’s latest forecast, the inflation rate in the eurozone rose to 2.7% in February despite the current recession …
“ATV aktuell”: Statement on the labor market situation
According to current data from the AMS, unemployment recently rose by 5.2%, with the number of unemployed amounting to 380,000 people in February …
Office opening EcoAustria
In his speech, the President of the Federation of Austrian Industries, Veit Sorger, emphasized the need for an additional, independent economic research institute in Austria and his positive and tense …
Policy Note 1: What are the benefits of the debt brake?
Since joining the single European currency, Austria has been subject to a rule-based fiscal policy (Stability and Growth Pact). Nevertheless, debt levels and new borrowing have reached historic highs.