Macroeconomics and Political Economy
At this chair, we study the dynamic interdependence between political and economic outcomes from a macroeconomic perspective. Macroeconomics studies the effects of economic policies on economic performance over time. Policies, however, reflect the aggregation of preferences of those agents who, in a society, are empowered with political rights. Such preferences vary across social groups and over time depending on a number of factors, both economic and cultural. We apply the analysis to a variety of areas, including fiscal and monetary policy, issues in development economics (e.g., child labor regulation), competition policy, labor market regulation and modern pension systems. We also study more general theoretical and empirical aspects of economic growth and development, and of the organization of financial markets and firms.
To obtain more information about our research and teaching activities, please follow the links to the members of our group.
Research Topics
- Political Economy in General Equilibrium
- Innovation and Economic Growth
- Asset Prices and Risk Sharing
- Modern Pension Systems
- Economic Development
- Economic History
Research Group and Activities
Team
Conferences
Seminars
Center for Institutions, Policy and Culture in the Development Process
Office
Stephanie Raimander
Office: MUB-G404
Phone: +41 (0)44 634 52 65
Fax: +41 (0)44 634 51 55
EMail: stephanie.raimander@econ.uzh.ch
Office Hours
| Monday | all day |
| Wednesday | afternoon |
| Friday | morning |
Address
Mühlebachstrasse 86
CH-8008 Zürich
