Research

Research at the HfP-TUM Chair of International Relations focuses in particular on inter- and transnational economic relations. In this context, another important focus of current research as well as part of the teaching is the possibilities and limits of competition law and policy, especially when markets extend far beyond the boundaries of the legal system. Another important focus in research and teaching is technology governance - in particular, state and non-state "governance" of and by new technologies such as artificial intelligence and digital platforms. In this context, consumer protection, product development, food safety, health care, and innovation effects are of particular interest to the research and teaching unit headed by Prof. Büthe - as is the strengthening of democratic participation in technology governance. Staff members of the chair are also scientific experts in trade policy as well as the political causes and consequences of direct investments and development aid as well as political risk analyses in general.