Gerhard Pfeisinger

Gerhard Pfeisinger is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economic and Social History at the University of Vienna. His research focuses on the social and economic history of the Modern period (18th century), global history, with a specific emphasis on Latin America. He holds a Dr. phil. from the University of Salzburg (1985) and completed his Habilitation at the University of Linz (2003).

Education:

• 1985: Dr. phil., University of Salzburg
• 2003: Habilitation, University of Linz

Research Interests:

• Social and economic dynamics of the 18th century
• Global historical perspectives, particularly in Latin America
• Cross-cultural exchanges and socio-economic transformations in modern history

Dr. Pfeisinger’s work bridges local and global scales, examining how economic systems and social structures evolved during the early modern era. His contributions to the field emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, integrating economic, social, and cultural dimensions of historical analysis.