This policy brief examines European and US economic expertsʼ expectations and recommendations for tariffs on US, EU, and global imports at the end of 2025, as collected in the latest wave (2025Q2) of the Economic Expert Survey. The results show that economic experts in Europe expect...

Consensus is crucial to authoritative science, as is replicability. Yet, in economics and the social sciences, the publication of contradictory replications often sparks fierce debates between replicators and original authors. This paper investigates whether experts can reach a consensus on a...

Economic narratives are pervasive in the public discourse and can shape individual behavior. But so far we know very little about whether households actually demand and value narratives as information. We combine a comprehensive expert survey with a large-scale nationally representative...

Economic narratives are pervasive in the public discourse and can shape individual behavior. But so far we know very little about whether households actually demand and value narratives as information. We combine a comprehensive expert survey with a large-scale nationally representative...

Consensus is crucial to authoritative science, as is replicability. Yet, in economics and the social sciences, the publication of contradictory replications often sparks fierce debates between replicators and original authors. This paper investigates whether experts can reach a consensus on a...

This conceptual paper investigates the role of art experts and appraisers in white-collar crime through the lens of convenience theory. As gatekeepers of authenticity, provenance, and valuation, art appraisers hold significant power in shaping market outcomes. Yet, the opacity of appraisal...

Economic narratives are pervasive in the public discourse and can shape individual behavior. But so far we know very little about whether households actually demand and value narratives as information. We combine a comprehensive expert survey with a large-scale nationally representative...

Hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources or with carbon capture and storage is an important pillar for reducing global emissions. Using structured interviews, we collect and analyze expectations of 47 industry, science, and government experts on hydrogen pathways and policy needs in...

Given the growing complexity of platform governance, the role of experts in digital policy-making processes is becoming more critical. However, there remains a gap in the literature regarding the specific role of experts in shaping platform governance processes. To explore this research gap,...

This report presents the results of the survey of Expert Assessors conducted as part of the Erasmus+ 2021-2027 Interim Evaluation and Erasmus+ 2014-2020 Final Evaluation carried out for the European Commission's Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport, and Culture (DG EAC).

This report presents the results of the survey of Expert Assessors conducted as part of the Erasmus+ 2021-2027 Interim Evaluation and Erasmus+ 2014-2020 Final Evaluation carried out for the European Commission's Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport, and Culture (DG EAC).

This policy brief examines European and US economic expertsʼ expectations and recommendations for tariffs on US, EU, and global imports at the end of 2025, as collected in the latest wave (2025Q2) of the Economic Expert Survey. The results show that economic experts in Europe expect...

Social interactions affect individual behavior in a variety of ways, but their effects on expectation formation are less well understood. We design a large-scale global survey experiment among renowned experts working in 135 countries to study whether peer effects impact expectations about the...

Social interactions affect individual behavior in a variety of ways, but their effects on expectation formation are less well understood. We design a large-scale global survey experiment among renowned experts working in 135 countries to study whether peer effects impact expectations about the...

In this paper, we experimentally investigate the effect of public consumer ratings on market outcomes in credence goods markets. Contrary to search or experience goods, consumers cannot evaluate all dimensions of trade for credence goods, which may inhibit the information and reputation-building...

Diese Studie analysiert Potenziale und Herausforderungen der Künstlichen Intelligenz (KI) im Bereich der Altersvorsorge. Es werden sieben zentrale Handlungsfelder identifiziert und im Rahmen einer Expertenbefragung verifiziert: die Vorsorgeberatung, die Personalisierung von...

Diese Studie analysiert Potenziale und Herausforderungen der Künstlichen Intelligenz (KI) im Bereich der Altersvorsorge. Es werden sieben zentrale Handlungsfelder identifiziert und im Rahmen einer Expertenbefragung verifiziert: die Vorsorgeberatung, die Personalisierung von...

Social media may raise the visibility of politically vocal scientists, but also undermine public trust in science. Academics' political expression can damage their credibility and exacerbate polarization. Depending on the audience's views, scientific work on political topics is often seen as...

Research and development (R&D) is thought to be an important determinant of improvements in living standards, health, and economic security. Yet, U.S. government spending on R&D has fallen over time, with further cuts proposed. Two standard rationalizations for such cuts are: (i) citizens...

Insgesamt zeichnet die Expertenumfrage ein ernüchterndes Bild des Standorts Deutschland. Knapp die Hälfte der deutschen Expertinnen und Experten prognostiziert, dass der Wirtschaftsstandort Deutschland in den nächsten zehn Jahren an Attraktivität verlieren wird. Vor dem Hintergrund der...

When communicating numeric estimates with policymakers, journalists, or the general public, experts must choose between using numbers or natural language. We run two experiments to study whether experts strategically use language to communicate numeric estimates in order to persuade receivers....