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The Chair of Economics and Social Policy, led by Prof. Dr. Matthias Wrede, is dedicated to research and teaching in the fields of Social Policy, Public Finance, and Urban and Regional Economics.
Our contact information is available at Our Team. We are located in the FAU WiSo campus building at Findelgasse 7/9 in Nuremberg. You can reach our offices (FG 1.014–1.016) via the entrance door of the WiSo Administration (Fachbereichsverwaltung) on the 1st floor.
Recently published in International Review of Economics and Finance, author Prof. Dr. Matthias Wrede investigates „The impact of the equity ratio on membership in cooperative banks during the financial crisis.“
Abstract: Member orientation is one of the cornerstones of cooperative banks. Members ...
On November 20, 2025, Severin Bachmann successfully defended his dissertation on the topic “From Digital-Generated Data to Economic Insight: Studies on Retail Governance, Housing Markets, and Model Interpretability.”
The entire team congratulates Severin Bachmann on his well-deserved success.
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An interview with FAU WiSo economist Prof. Dr. Matthias Wrede
What is the current situation on the housing market – is housing becoming more expensive throughout Germany or mainly in certain locations?
From 2010 to mid-2022, real estate prices rose across Germany, followed by a brief decline and t...
We wish all FAU WiSo students a successful semester and an inspiring academic experience! The courses offered by the Chair of Social Policy can be found at: Our Courses.
