Dr. rer. pol., Economist

The current economy must be fundamentally transformed. This mammoth task drives Frieder Rubik in various institutional and thematic contexts. As a senior researcher at the IÖW, he primarily researched sustainable production and consumption patterns, innovations and the circular economy. The economist now remains with the IÖW as a fellow. 

Since the 1990s, Frieder Rubik has been an internationally recognized pioneer of Integrated Product Policy (IPP). Since then, he has been involved in its conceptual development and operational implementation. In his research, he cooperated with numerous practical partners such as local authorities and companies in the packaging and textile industry. 

Publications │ Projects │ Presentations 

Main focus

• Sustainable production and consumption patterns (SCP)
• Circular economy
• Integrated Product Policy (IPP)
• Innovation and business models
   

Experience

• Since 01/2026: Fellow at the IÖW
• 1990 – 2026: Senior Researcher at the IÖW
• 1990 – 2022: Head of the department “Ecological Product Policy” at the IÖW
• 1989 – 1990: Researcher and head of financial department at the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP), Bonn
• 1982 – 1988: Research fellow at the Oeko-Institut, Freiburg
   

Education

• 1999 – 2002: Dr. rer. pol., University of Kassel
• 1975 – 1981: National economics, Heidelberg University
   

Commitment and committees

• Chair of the board of ERSCP Society (“European Roundtable Sustainable Consumption and Production”)