Second Freiburg PhD-Workshop on the Economics of Criminal Behavior

We are thrilled to announce the second Freiburg PhD-Workshop on the “Economics of Criminal Behavior”. The work­shop takes place September 22 to September 24, 2025 at MPI-CSL.

The workshop promises unique opportunities for early career researchers to connect with leading experts, engage in lively discussions surrounding the topics of criminal behavior and crime prevention from innovative perspectives, and to present own project and ideas for constructive feedback. Moreover, the timing of the Freiburg workshop di­rectly connects it to this year's Transatlantic Workshop on the Economics of Crime in Berlin (TWEC). This allows our participants to travel on directly from Freiburg to Berlin (which is just 6.5 hours by train).

Key Features:

• Keynote Lectures: Join us for insightful presentations by leading scholars in the field:
  Nadine Ketel, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
  Giovanni Mastrobuoni, University of Turin
• Compact courses: Improve your understanding of the fundamental principles and methodologies in the economics of crime and law and economics through compact courses offered by
  Sven Hoeppner, Charles University Prague
  Wladislaw Mill, University of Mannheim
• Participant presentations: Present your own research. We welcome all contributions relevant to the study of crime and crime prevention, ranging from early-stage research ideas up to finished projects. The workshop provides excellent opportunities to receive constructive feedback on your work.
• MAXLab visit: Experience cutting-edge technology firsthand in our experimental virtual reality lab, the MAXLab. Explore innovative approaches to studying criminal behavior through immersive virtual environments.

Costs: The workshop has no participation fee. Moreover, accommodation (three nights: Mon–Thu) and all meals except dinner on the free evening will be provided for successful applicants. Travel expenses must be covered by participants themselves.

In case you need additional information, please reach out to Max Schmitt (m.schmitt@csl.mpg.de).

We look forward to welcoming you in Freiburg!

Max Schmitt & Hannes Rusch

Independent Research Group “Behavioral Economics of Crime and Conflict”
Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law
Freiburg i. Br., Germany

TRAVEL INFORMATION: Please note that our workshop will take place in Freiburg im Breisgau (GERMANY) and not in Fribourg (SWITZERLAND). If there is any confusion, please don't hesitate to contact us!