"In economics, I am particularly interested in topics and issues of the future, such as the environment, digitalisation and the markets that are in upheaval in this regard, and how one can formulate an optimal solution with the help of scientific research and analysis."

"I am particularly interested in empirical economic research. Economic theory shows us what to look for, what kind of results to expect, and helps with the interpretation. It's empirics that we use to verify our economic models. Or as statistician George Box would say: Essentially all models are wrong, but some are useful.“

"The interesting thing about public economics is to find out how the government can manage to balance out social and regional inequalities while ensuring Germany's competitiveness in international comparison and funding public institutions."