Christoph Rothe

Christoph Rothe serves as Professor of Economics and Chair of Statistics at the University of Mannheim since 2017. Previously, he held academic positions at Toulouse School of Economics and Columbia University after earning his PhD from Mannheim in 2009. His methodological expertise centers on causal inference and non/semiparametric econometric techniques.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Economics, University of Mannheim (2009)

Rothe's research agenda focuses on causal inference frameworks and regression discontinuity designs (RDD), addressing critical challenges in treatment effect estimation. Key methodological contributions span:

• Bias correction in fuzzy RDD
• High-dimensional covariate adjustment
• Manipulation-robust identification
• Partial effect decomposition
• Nonparametric derivative estimation

His work bridges theoretical econometrics with practical policy evaluation applications.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2012-2025) reveals evolving methodological sophistication: early work established foundations in nonparametric regression with generated covariates, while recent papers (2023-2025) tackle discrete assignment variables, donut RDD structures, and machine learning integration for high-dimensional adjustment. The consistent thread remains robust causal inference under identification challenges.

Scientific recognition:

• No specific awards documented in source materials

Academic supervision and funding:

• Student advisees not listed in provided documentation
• Grant funding details absent from source materials, though active publication stream implies ongoing research support

Rothe operates within Mannheim's Department of Economics without documented lab affiliations, though his collaborative publications (e.g., with Noack, Kreiß, Gerard) suggest dynamic research teams focused on econometric methodology development.