Dr. Alois Stutzer

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Biography

Alois Stutzer is a Professor of Political Economy at the University of Basel. His research focuses on the interplay between political institutions and the well-being of political actors and ordinary people. He investigates various questions in public economics, legal economics, and psychology economics, demonstrating a broad interest in how institutional frameworks and media attention influence political participation and individual well-being. Stutzer offers lectures on political economy, exploring economic behavioral models and their psychological extensions. He is currently engaged in studies related to the institutional determinants of political selection and the implications of political rights on immigrant integration and subjective well-being. Stutzer has authored and co-authored numerous publications, contributing significantly to the understanding of political accountability and the social determinants of happiness.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Leading research and teaching in political economy.

Requirements for University of Basel

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 180 ECTS Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects (e.g., 90 ECTS in Math/CS for Data Science)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or current transcript of records
  • Diploma Supplement (if available)
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Evidence of language proficiency (C1 level recommended for English/German programs)
  • Proof of payment of application fee (CHF 100)
Specialization Notes

The University of Basel generally requires C1 level proficiency in the language of instruction. For most English-taught Masters, TOEFL (min 92-95) or IELTS (min 7.0) is the standard.