Theses

The Institute for Macroeconomics continuously offers topics for theses, and students may propose their own topics independently. There is no restriction on the number of participants. For master's theses, we expect students to propose their own topics, which must include an empirical component.

Theses are supervised by Prof. Gassebner and the research staff. Please refer to the list below to determine which staff member best matches your desired field of study. Then contact the appropriate person, but be sure to only contact ONE potential supervisor at our chair. Together, you will discuss the research and refine the topic. Finally, in consultation with the staff member, the specific title of the thesis will be determined, and the thesis will be formally registered. From that point onward, the regulations and deadlines outlined in the study guidelines will apply.

Prof. Martin Gassebner: Political Economy, International Economics, Economics of Terrorism, Development Economics, Peace and Conflict Studies

Joao Oliveira: International Trade, International Political Economy, Globalization and Multinational Corporations, Monetary and Fiscal Policy

Stefanie Hock: International Trade, Political Economy, European Union

Tobias Korn: Economic Geography, Development Economics, Peace and Conflict Studies, Economic History, Political Economy

Bente Jessen-Thiesen: Development Economics, Globalization and Labor Markets, South Asia

Thomas Schiller: China, Environmental Economics, Political Economy, Development Economics

Julian Wichert: Development Economics, Environmental Economics, Economics of Natural Disasters, Economic Geography