Prof. Dr. U. Weitzel
Prof. Dr. U. Weitzel
| Name: | U. (Utz) Weitzel, PhD. |
|---|---|
| Department: | Economics |
| Funtion: | full professor |
| E-mail: | u.weitzel@fm.ru.nl |
| Telephone: | 024-3616235 (direct) 024-3612754 (secretariat) |
| Visiting address: | Thomas van Aquinostraat 5.1.26 6525 GD NIJMEGEN > travel directions |
| Postal adress: | P.O. Box 9108 6500 HK NIJMEGEN |
Profile | Teaching | Publications | Miscellaneous |
Profile
Since August 2010, Utz Weitzel is Professor of Finance at the Economics Department of Nijmegen School of Management. After his school education in Namibia, he studied Economics and Business Administration at the University of Augsburg and the University of Bonn, completing his Masters in international Business & Economic Development at the University of Reading (UK). He obtained a PhD from the Humboldt-University Berlin and was a post-doc at the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston (Chicago). Before his appointment in Nijmegen, Utz Weitzel was affiliated with the Utrecht University School of Economics and the Max Planck Institute of Economics in Jena (GER). His research topics include mergers and acquisitions, financial decision making, experimental economics and finance, corporate governance, and entrepreneurial decisions. Utz Weitzel is married and has three sons.
Teaching
The teaching activities of Utz Weitzel include courses in the bachelor and the master programmes of Economics. Some of the courses he currently offers or previously offered are listed below. See the online study guide for more information on these courses.
- Introduction to Corporate Finance (BA)
- Cases in Corporate Finance (MA)
- International Business Ventures (MA)
- Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring (MA)
Publications
This is a selection of the publications by Utz Weitzel. For a full account of his publications, see Utz Weitzel's CV.
Internationally refereed articles (selected)
- S. Desai, Z. Acs, U. Weitzel (2012): "A Model of Destructive Entrepreneurship: Insight on Conflict and Postconflict Recovery", Journal of Conflict Resolution (in press)
- M. Sanders, U. Weitzel (2012): "Mis-Allocation of Entrepreneurial Talent in Post-Conflict Environments", Journal of Conflict Resolution (in press)
- D. Urbig, U. Weitzel, S. Rosenkranz, A. van Wittelosstuijn (2011): "Exploiting opportunities at all cost? Entrepreneurial intent and externalities", Journal of Economic Psychology (in press)
- K Muehlfeld, U. Weitzel, A. van Wittelosstuijn (2011): "Mergers and acquisitions in the global food processing industry in 1986-2006", Food Policy, 36(4): 466-479
- G. Kling, U. Weitzel (2011): "The internationalization of Chinese companies: firm characteristics, industry effects and corporate governance", Research in International Business and Finance, 25(3): 357-372
- U. Weitzel, D. Urbig, S. Desai, Z. Acs, M. Sanders (2010): "The good, the bad, and the talented: entrepreneurial talent and selfish behavior", Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, 76(1), 64-81
- G. Kling, U. Weitzel (2010): "Endogenous mergers: Bidder momentum and market reaction", Applied Financial Economics, 20, 243-254
- E. Cefis, S. Rosenkranz, & U. Weitzel (2009): "Effects of acquisitions on product and process innovation and R&D performance", Journal of Economics, 96(3), 193-222
- U. Weitzel & S. Berns (2006): "Cross-border Mergers, Government Effectiveness, and Related Aspects of Corruption", Journal of International Business Studies, 37, 786-806
Discussion papers (selected)
- D. Urbig, J.Stauf, U. Weitzel (2009): "What is your level of overconfidence? A strictly incentive compatible measurement of absolute and relative overconfidence", TKI Discussion Paper No. 09-20
- S. Rosenkranz & U. Weitzel (2008): "Network Structure and Strategic Investments: An Experimental Analysis", CEPR Discussion Paper No. 6855
- S. Rosenkranz & U. Weitzel (2007): "Bargaining in Mergers and Termination Fees", CEPR Discussion Paper No. 6210
Miscellaneous
Recent presentations:
- U. Weitzel, D. Urbig, K. Muehlfeld, C. Kruijne (2011): Individual differences in investors' motivational systems and fundamental shocks in asset prices, Experimental Finance, September 22-24, 2011, in Innsbruck, Austria
- U. Weitzel, D. Urbig, K. Muehlfeld, C. Kruijne (2011): Entrepreneurial Decision Making; 2nd joint DIW / IZA Workshop on Entrepreneurship Research, May 12-13, 2011 in Bonn, Germany
- U. Weitzel & G. Kling (2011): Sold below value? Invited Seminar, April 18, 2011, Tinbergen Institute, Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Secil Danakol, Saul Estrin, Paul Reynolds, Utz Weitzel (2010): „Foreign Direct Invesmtent and Entrepreneurial Activity in Host Countries", US-German Innovation Policy Workshop, The National Academies (US) & the DIW Berlin, Nov 1-2, 2010 in Washington D.C.
- U. Weitzel, D. Urbig, S. Desai, M. Sanders, Z.Acs (2010): The good, the bad and the talented: entrepreneurial talent and selfish behavior; 1st joint DIW / IZA Workshop on Entrepreneurship Research, Febr. 25-26, 2010 in Bonn, Germany
Awards:
- (2011) Teacher of the year award (by the Association of Business Students at the Radboud University Nijmegen)
- (2009) Researcher of the year award (by the Utrecht School of Economics faculty)
- (2007) Teacher of the year award (by the Student Association of the Utrecht School of Economics)
- (1989 - 1991) Scholarship for outstanding students from the Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation in Bonn, Germany
| Naam: | prof. dr. U. (Utz) Weitzel |
|---|---|
| Sectie: | Economie |
| Functie: | hoogleraar |
| E-mail: | u.weitzel@fm.ru.nl |
| Telefoon: | 024-3616235 (direct) 024-3612754 (secretariaat) |
| Bezoekadres | Thomas van Aquinostraat 5.1.26 6525 GD NIJMEGEN > bereikbaarheid |
| Postadres | Postbus 9108 6500 HK NIJMEGEN |
Profiel | Onderwijs | Publicaties | Diversen |
Profiel
Utz Weitzel is sinds augustus 2010 hoogleraar Financiële economie en ondernemingsfinanciering bij de sectie Economie van de Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen. Na zijn middelbare schooltijd in Namibië, studeerde hij Economie en Bedrijfskunde (Universiteit van Augsburg en Universiteit van Bonn), om daarna de masteropleiding International Business & Economic Development aan de Universiteit van Reading (GB) af te ronden. Zijn doctoraat ontving Utz Weitzel aan de Humboldt-Universiteit in Berlijn. Daarna bekleedde hij een post-doc positie aan de J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston (Chicago). Voor zijn benoeming in Nijmegen was Utz Weitzel verbonden aan de Utrecht School of Economics van de Universiteit Utrecht en aan het Max Planck Instituut voor Economie in Jena (D). Zijn onderzoek omvat fusies en overnames (M&A's), financiële besluitvorming, experimentele economie en financiering, corporate governance, en ondernemingsbeslissingen. Utz Weitzel is getrouwd en heeft drie zoons.
Onderwijs
Het onderwijs van Utz Weitzel betreft cursussen in zowel de bachelor- als de masteropleiding van Economie. Een aantal hiervan wordt hieronder weergegeven. Zie de online studie gids voor meer informatie.
- Introduction to Corporate Finance (BA)
- Cases in Corporate Finance (MA)
- International Business Ventures (MA)
- Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring (MA)
Publicaties
Dit is een selectie van de publicaties van Utz Weitzel. Voor een volledig overzicht, zie Utz Weitzel's CV.
Internationale tijdschriften (selectie)
- S. Desai, Z. Acs, U. Weitzel (2012): "A Model of Destructive Entrepreneurship: Insight on Conflict and Postconflict Recovery", Journal of Conflict Resolution (in druk)
- M. Sanders, U. Weitzel (2012): "Mis-Allocation of Entrepreneurial Talent in Post-Conflict Environments", Journal of Conflict Resolution (in druk)
- D. Urbig, U. Weitzel, S. Rosenkranz, A. van Wittelosstuijn (2011): "Exploiting opportunities at all cost? Entrepreneurial intent and externalities", Journal of Economic Psychology (in druk)
- K Muehlfeld, U. Weitzel, A. van Wittelosstuijn (2011): "Mergers and acquisitions in the global food processing industry in 1986-2006", Food Policy, 36(4): 466-479
- G. Kling, U. Weitzel (2011): "The internationalization of Chinese companies: firm characteristics, industry effects and corporate governance", Research in International Business and Finance, 25(3): 357-372
- U. Weitzel, D. Urbig, S. Desai, Z. Acs, M. Sanders (2010): "The good, the bad, and the talented: entrepreneurial talent and selfish behavior", Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, 76(1), 64-81
- G. Kling, U. Weitzel (2010): "Endogenous mergers: Bidder momentum and market reaction", Applied Financial Economics, 20, 243-254
- E. Cefis, S. Rosenkranz, & U. Weitzel (2009): "Effects of acquisitions on product and process innovation and R&D performance", Journal of Economics, 96(3), 193-222
- U. Weitzel & S. Berns (2006): "Cross-border Mergers, Government Effectiveness, and Related Aspects of Corruption", Journal of International Business Studies, 37, 786-806
Discussie papers (selectie)
- D. Urbig, J.Stauf, U. Weitzel (2009): "What is your level of overconfidence? A strictly incentive compatible measurement of absolute and relative overconfidence", TKI Discussion Paper No. 09-20
- S. Rosenkranz & U. Weitzel (2008): "Network Structure and Strategic Investments: An Experimental Analysis", CEPR Discussion Paper No. 6855
- S. Rosenkranz & U. Weitzel (2007): "Bargaining in Mergers and Termination Fees", CEPR Discussion Paper No. 6210
Diversen
Recente presentaties:
- U. Weitzel, D. Urbig, K. Muehlfeld, C. Kruijne (2011): Individual differences in investors' motivational systems and fundamental shocks in asset prices, Experimental Finance, 22-24 september 2011, Innsbruck, Oostenrijk
- U. Weitzel, D. Urbig, K. Muehlfeld, C. Kruijne (2011): Entrepreneurial Decision Making; 2nd joint DIW / IZA Workshop on Entrepreneurship Research,12-13 mei 2011, Bonn, Duitsland.
- U. Weitzel & G. Kling (2011): Sold below value? Invited Seminar, 18 april 18, 2011, Tinbergen Instituut, Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Nederland.
- Secil Danakol, Saul Estrin, Paul Reynolds, Utz Weitzel (2010): „Foreign Direct Invesmtent and Entrepreneurial Activity in Host Countries", US-German Innovation Policy Workshop, The National Academies (US) & the DIW Berlin, 1-2 november 2010, Washington D.C.
- U. Weitzel, D. Urbig, S. Desai, M. Sanders, Z.Acs (2010): The good, the bad and the talented: entrepreneurial talent and selfish behavior; 1st joint DIW / IZA Workshop on Entrepreneurship Research,25-26 februari 2010, Bonn, Duitsland.
Prijzen:
- (2011) Docent van het Jaar (Synergy, de Studievereniging Bedrijfskunde van de Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen.
- (2009) Onderzoeker van het jaar (Utrecht School of Economics)
- (2007) Docent van het Jaar (Studievereniging van de Utrecht School of Economics)
- (1989 - 1991) Beurs voor excellente studenten van de Friedrich-Ebert-Stichting in Bonn, Duitsland.
