The research group delves into population dynamics and their economic ramifications across various global contexts. Revisiting longstanding debates, they scrutinize the fundamental determinants of population growth, fertility preferences, and behavior.

The Research Group explores the multifaceted dimensions of migration. It delves into migrant perspectives, analyzing the drivers behind migration decisions and its impacts on individuals and origin communities. It studies forced migration, examining the nexus of conflict, climate change, and demography as causes of displacement.

The research group "Climate Impacts and Adaption" analyzes the impact of extreme weather events on the lives of individuals in the Global South. Another focus of our research is the evaluation of climate adaptation instruments. We examine these questions from an applied microeconomic perspective, using rigorous study designs.

The research group investigates the impact of welfare state reforms at the micro- and macroeconomic level.

The research group explores prosocial behavior in different contexts and against the backdrop of 21st century developments and challenges, in particular digitalization, climate change, and global interdependencies.