Jesus Improvement at Easter
Like in every discipline, there are also jokes about or inside economics that are not entirely comprehensible to outsiders. One of them is the question: “We all know what a Pareto improvement is. So, what […]
Articles by Prof Dr. Florian Bartholomae
Why does Santa not bring us presents?
With the help of game theory, Dr. Florian Bartholomae, Professor of Economics at Munich Business School, explains why it is difficult from an economic perspective to deal with Santa and the presents. Every year at […]
Coordination Problem During the Search for Eggs
The quite strange business model of the Easter Bunny involves hiding Easter eggs, candy, and chocolate in many different places. However, the primary goal is not to protect these treasures from unauthorized access, but rather […]
What Does Christmas Cost?
Christmas is linked to costs. But how high are they exactly? Dr. Florian Bartholomae, Professor of Economics at Munich Business School, examines the topic from an economic perspective. Certainly, everyone will answer this general question […]
The Strange Business Model of the Easter Bunny
Again, Easter is just around the corner! The time when in Germany traditionally the Easter Bunny hides colorful eggs and small gifts in all sorts of places. Especially children are very excited at that time […]
Does the Grinch Think in More Economic Terms Than Santa?
Every year at a certain time, many of us ask ourselves for what to give to our loved ones. We rush into the shopping malls or push the servers of online retailers to their limits. […]
Inflation – a Cause for Concern?
In this series, MBS professors deal with current political and social issues by critically questioning them and analyzing them with scientific arguments. The purpose is to promote a critical discourse both in society and at […]
New Free Trade Zone in Asia – What Is the Economic Impact of RCEP?
In this series, MBS professors deal with current political and social issues by critically questioning them and analyzing them with scientific arguments. The purpose is to promote a critical discourse both in society and at […]
Critical Considerations of Government Intervention: Targeting of Government Interventions – DONT’s
In this series, MBS professors deal with current political and social issues by critically questioning them and analyzing them with scientific arguments. The purpose is to promote a critical discourse both in society and at […]
How Interest Rates Influence Real Estate Prices
Prices for real estate are still high. But how do interest rates and their development actually affect real estate prices? Dr. Eva Stumpfegger and Dr. Florian Bartholomae from Munich Business School explain the connection! Despite […]
Critical Considerations of Government Intervention: Justification of Government Intervention – DOs
In this series, MBS professors deal with current political and social issues by critically questioning them and analyzing them with scientific arguments. The purpose is to promote a critical discourse both in society and at […]
What Drives Bitcoins? – MBS Prof. Dr. Florian Bartholomae Publishes Article in CESifo Forum
In the midst of the Corona crisis, the European Central Bank recently announced that it would further expand its expansive monetary policy course, raising fears among many investors and analysts that the euro will suffer […]
What the Spread of the Corona Virus and Economic Growth Have in Common
Whenever COVID-19 is mentioned, it is said that viral infections spread exponentially. Specifically, this means that the number of people infected doubles in each period of time. The reason for this is that one person […]
Ms Cora and Mr Pan Demic: Economics of Social Distancing
Cora and Pan Demic love social activities. They like partying, going to the movies or to festivals. However, in times of Covid-19, their social media timelines are full of #FlattenTheCurve and #SocialDistancing instead of #partying […]
MBS Professor Dr. Habil. Florian Bartholomae Presented His Research Findings at the 66th Annual NARSC Conference
On Saturday, 16 November, MBS Professor Dr. habil. Florian Bartholomae presented his research findings at the 66th Annual North American Meeting of the Regional Science Association International in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (November 13-16, 2019). NARSC is […]