Matthias Lang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at LMU Munich, specializing in applied microeconomic theory. His research primarily focuses on human behavior under uncertainty, exploring concepts that are often difficult to quantify, particularly regarding contractual arrangements aimed at mitigating the effects of uncertainty. He employs techniques from game theory, mechanism design, decision theory, psychology, and probability theory to study fascinating questions in economics. His work spans various applications including deterrence of insurance fraud, tax evasion, unhealthy behavior choices, and political competition. Throughout his career, he has authored several publications contributing to fields such as Microeconomic Theory, Contract Theory, Behavioral Economics, and Decision Theory. Lang has presented his research at numerous conferences and is a recognized member of the CESifo network and Collaborative Research Centre/Transregio 190.
LMU Munich • Munich, Germany
Teaches and conducts research in microeconomic theory and applications.
Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany
Involved in teaching and conducting research in economic theory.
Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods • Bonn, Germany
Conducted research on collective goods and economic behavior.