Sebastian J. Goerg
@sebastianjgoerg.bsky.social
Experimental and Behavioral Economist,
Associate Professor of Economics @ TUM
TUMCS for Biotechnology and Sustainability
Research Fellow @ IZA
http://www.s-goerg.de
Associate Professor of Economics @ TUM
TUMCS for Biotechnology and Sustainability
Research Fellow @ IZA
http://www.s-goerg.de
My aunt had this map framed (not sure if same year). Always fun to see these old maps with the vineyards my family has been harvesting for many generations (Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, Neumagener Rosengärtchen,…).
July 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
My aunt had this map framed (not sure if same year). Always fun to see these old maps with the vineyards my family has been harvesting for many generations (Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, Neumagener Rosengärtchen,…).
Well, my first reflex was to respond with “wait for retirement”. But then my serious me took over 😎
June 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Well, my first reflex was to respond with “wait for retirement”. But then my serious me took over 😎
The first typically gets you in trouble as a public servant, the second typically not (sometimes it is even reinforced).
June 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The first typically gets you in trouble as a public servant, the second typically not (sometimes it is even reinforced).
A bad public servant is someone who ignores the rules and decides arbitrarily or discriminatory (see recent events in the US). But a bad public servant is also someone who hides behind the rules to not serve (unfortunately quite frequent in Germany).
June 9, 2025 at 10:46 AM
A bad public servant is someone who ignores the rules and decides arbitrarily or discriminatory (see recent events in the US). But a bad public servant is also someone who hides behind the rules to not serve (unfortunately quite frequent in Germany).
It is these rules that make ever citizen equal in front of the state (which in most times is represented by the public servant).
June 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
It is these rules that make ever citizen equal in front of the state (which in most times is represented by the public servant).
I think a public servant needs to be a good bureaucrat, someone who knows the rules of how the state/country functions and use these rules to serve the interest of the county/state and its citizens.
June 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I think a public servant needs to be a good bureaucrat, someone who knows the rules of how the state/country functions and use these rules to serve the interest of the county/state and its citizens.
That’s only the stuff that prevents you from getting fired… 😬
June 9, 2025 at 7:04 AM
That’s only the stuff that prevents you from getting fired… 😬
BLT disagrees!
June 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
BLT disagrees!
Sure, will do!
May 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Sure, will do!
Overestimating sales is part of it. Stores also underestimate the substitution effect; consumers buying less of not-promoted products. If a product with a short shelve life is promoted more products in the same category are being wasted in the following week. No one needs two pounds of cheese ….
May 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Overestimating sales is part of it. Stores also underestimate the substitution effect; consumers buying less of not-promoted products. If a product with a short shelve life is promoted more products in the same category are being wasted in the following week. No one needs two pounds of cheese ….
Very cool — I had actually considered doing something similar myself, but I assumed implementing it would end up consuming far too many years of my life. Kudos to you for making it happen! We are currently finalizing a paper showing that promotions lead to more food waste inside the stores.
May 27, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Very cool — I had actually considered doing something similar myself, but I assumed implementing it would end up consuming far too many years of my life. Kudos to you for making it happen! We are currently finalizing a paper showing that promotions lead to more food waste inside the stores.
Herzlichen Glückwunsch!
May 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Herzlichen Glückwunsch!
Congratulations! Very cool!
May 22, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Congratulations! Very cool!
Wir alle mögen Kühe 😁
May 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Wir alle mögen Kühe 😁
Danke Dir! Es hat Spaß gemacht!
May 21, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Danke Dir! Es hat Spaß gemacht!
Ein Mysterium. 😁 Auf der anderen Seite verdient ein deutscher PostDoc oft mehr als eine Assistant Prof in UK
May 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Ein Mysterium. 😁 Auf der anderen Seite verdient ein deutscher PostDoc oft mehr als eine Assistant Prof in UK
I can see more and more universities extending Stellensperren (duration until you can hire a person on a position again). That’s typically a sign l…
May 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I can see more and more universities extending Stellensperren (duration until you can hire a person on a position again). That’s typically a sign l…
I did not realize, but given tight budgets inside the universities I would not be surprised if some try get new hires without breaking the bank. IMO a lot of the current situation is tied to the worsening financial position of universities and not necessarily strategic thinking.
May 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
I did not realize, but given tight budgets inside the universities I would not be surprised if some try get new hires without breaking the bank. IMO a lot of the current situation is tied to the worsening financial position of universities and not necessarily strategic thinking.
I think the shift towards project funding / grants contributes to this problem. The typical duration is three years, but at least in Econ it often takes longer for a PhD. So you end up with more temporary solutions and fixes.
May 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I think the shift towards project funding / grants contributes to this problem. The typical duration is three years, but at least in Econ it often takes longer for a PhD. So you end up with more temporary solutions and fixes.
One example: you have a PhD/PostDoc leaving a 100% position. You have a PhD student with a stipend. a) You support this student with a 25% position from now on (typically 25% is the max for not loosing the stipend) and search for a new candidate with 75% or b) search for a new candidate with 100%
May 12, 2025 at 10:50 AM
One example: you have a PhD/PostDoc leaving a 100% position. You have a PhD student with a stipend. a) You support this student with a 25% position from now on (typically 25% is the max for not loosing the stipend) and search for a new candidate with 75% or b) search for a new candidate with 100%