Jens Wrona

Jens Wrona is a Professor of New Economic Geography and East Asia at the Mercator School of Management (MSM) and the Institute of East Asian Studies (IN-EAST) at the University of Duisburg-Essen. He is also affiliated with the CESifo Research Network, the Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE), and the Ruhr Graduate School (RGS). As a principal investigator, he contributes to the DFG-funded Research Training Group 2484 on Regional Disparities & Economic Policy.

His research focuses on international, regional, and labor economics, particularly examining the implications of globalization, trade in tasks, offshoring, and migration. His work combines theoretical modeling with empirical analysis to understand structural economic changes and regional disparities.

The recent publications highlight a consistent research agenda on globalization and labor markets, with emphasis on offshoring dynamics, internal trade barriers, and labor mobility. The studies appear in top-tier economics journals such as the Economic Journal and Journal of International Economics, reflecting strong methodological rigor and policy relevance.

He has active research collaborations with prominent economists including Egger, Kreickemeier, Kohler, and Hogrefe. His work is supported through institutional affiliations and DFG funding, indicating sustained research productivity.

He advises doctoral candidates and contributes to graduate training through the Ruhr Graduate School and RTG 2484. While no specific students are listed, his role as principal investigator and professor implies supervision responsibilities.

His research is conducted within interdisciplinary teams, including those associated with RTG 2484 and DICE. These collaborations foster integration across regional science, competition policy, and labor economics.