Tag: Axel Ockenfels
Europe needs new rules if Russia offers gas again
the authors Axel Ockenfels (right) is an economist at the University of Cologne. Georg Zachmann is a senior fellow at the Bruegel think tank in Brussels. (Photo: Mauritius, private) Russia…
“Let the others make an effort”
Young activists at the UN climate change conference COP27 “After decades of largely unsuccessful climate negotiations, the question is whether we are pursuing the right strategy. Other negotiation formats are…
Why energy suppliers should pay their customers to save
According to our estimates, if gas prices continue to be high, this means that heating costs for private households will increase fivefold. In contrast, the price increase due to the…
How could gas be distributed if Russia stopped delivering?
Gas storage near Hamburg How to deal with a gas shortage has been discussed for a long time. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Dusseldorf The debate about who will continue to supply…
An alternative to the embargo
However, the question of how best to stop the financing of President Putin’s war machine still awaits a convincing answer – although the discussion about a comprehensive crude oil and…
Putin wants to improve his negotiating position with the ruble statement
Vladimir Putin at a meeting in late February Russia’s president has caused nervousness in Europe with his recent announcements. (Photo: dpa) Many observers rub their eyes in amazement. What does…
Putin wants to improve his negotiating position with the ruble statement
Vladimir Putin at a meeting in late February Russia’s president has caused nervousness in Europe with his recent announcements. (Photo: dpa) Many observers rub their eyes in amazement. What does…
Putin wants to improve his negotiating position with the ruble statement
Vladimir Putin at a meeting in late February Russia’s president has caused nervousness in Europe with his recent announcements. (Photo: dpa) Many observers rub their eyes in amazement. What does…
The industry is disappointed with the decisions of COP 26
Berlin When Roland Harings, CEO of Aurubis AG, is supposed to evaluate the results of the world climate summit, he first tries to find a conciliatory tone. The intensive international…
Ökonom Axel Ockenfels kritisiert EU-Klimaziele vor Weltklimakonferenz
Die EU steigt unter schlechten Vorzeichen in die Verhandlungen auf der Weltklimakonferenz ein, die Ende dieser Woche in Glasgow beginnt. Das ist die Einschätzung des Kölner Verhaltensökonomen Axel Ockenfels. „Wenn…
Game theory analysis based on the election results
Greens and FDP The Greens and the FDP now have all the cards in hand – almost all of them. (Photo: imago images / Manngold) Berlin In addition to finance…