Kristin Trautmann

Kristin Trautmann is a doctoral student at the DIW Berlin Graduate Center and a Research Associate in the Department of Macroeconomics. She joined DIW Berlin in October 2021 after completing her bachelor's and master's degrees at Heidelberg University and working at the European Central Bank. Her research focuses on empirical macroeconomics, particularly climate policy and fiscal policy.

• Key Research Areas: Empirical Macroeconomics, Climate Policy, Fiscal Policy, Economic Forecasting
• Projects: Involved in the Gemeinschaftsdiagnose economic forecast projects (2020–2024, 2024–2026)

Her recent publications address global trade conflicts, climate policy implications, and fiscal stimulus impacts on the German economy. She actively contributes to DIW's Weekly Reports and external policy assessments. In 2023, she participated in the Annual Workshop for Women in Macroeconomics, Finance and Economic History, discussing expectation shocks and financial contagion.