Research

“Our research is independent, innovative and strongly tied to socially relevant questions.”

Quote: "Mission ERP-HSG"

Here you will find a representative selection of the most recent publications and media appearances by our professors.

Here you will find an overview of our current research projects (SNSF projects and grants):

Prof. Guido Cozzi was awarded a SNF research project titled: "Post-Pandemic Economic Outlook: Automation, Reshoring, Education, and Growth" (2021-2026). Dr. Maria Iordache-Bolboaca works on this project as a post-doctoral researcher.

Prof. Samuel Häfner has been awarded a “Stepping-Stone Project Grant” for his project: “Mechanism Design with Information Leakage: Empirical Foundations” for a duration of 9 months (2026–2027).

Prof. Michèle Müller-Itten was awarded a SNF research project titled: "RIPE-Rational Inattention and Preference Elicitation" (2025-2029).

Prof. Paolo Piacquadio was awarded a SNF research project titled "Ethical Views And Social Welfare: theory and evidence" (2024-2027).

Prof. Paolo Piacquadio has been awarded a “Great Minds Fellowship” from the GFF at the University of St. Gallen for his project: “The Speck in the Others’ Eye: Eliciting Lay Standards for Good Choices” for a duration of 24 months (2026–2028).