Dipl.-Volkswirt Freie Universität Berlin Fachbereich Wirtschaftswissenschaft Graduiertenkolleg: „Pfade organisatorischer Prozesse“ Garystr. 21 D-14195 Berlin Tel.: 030/838-57180 Fax: 030/838-57186 Email: pfadkolleg @ wiwiss.fu-berlin.de

Dissertation topic:

• Path Dependencies on the German Broadband Market - An Information Economics Approach Considering the relatively low level of broadband penetration in Germany, the question is raised as to which causes and mechanisms determine the choice between DSL and Cable. The focus lies on the relevance of the information gathering and information processing behaviour of consumers. The problem is approached from an information economics perspective, amended by concepts from path dependency research.

Curriculum Vitae:
Since 04/2005	Member of the Doctoral Program "Research on Organizational Paths"
04/ 2004	Thesis: Resource Advantage Theory - A critical analysis
05/2004	Diploma in economics
2001-2002	Full Graduate scholarship at Tulane University New Orleans/USA core studies: International Trade, Sales Management, Transformation Processes
1997 – 2004	Economics at FU-Berlin

Scientific/Occupational Activities:

• Research assistant FU-Berlin, (chair Prof. Collier Ph.D.)
• Salesman (foreign trade with Poland)

Research Interests:

• International Trade and International Relations
• Philosophy of Science approaches in economics - theory construction and theory integration
• Energy policy and renewable energies in the European context
• Institutional change and path dependencies