Michael Schwan

Dr. Michael Schwan is an Assistant Professor of Macro-finance and Sustainability at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business. His research focuses on political economy, financialization, banking systems, and corporate governance. He holds supervisory roles at Koelnmesse GmbH and Sparkasse KölnBonn, and collaborates with transform! europe on alternative economic policies.

His work addresses state-market relations, public debt management, and the impact of crises like the 2008 financial crisis and the pandemic. Key research themes include financial inclusion during crises, regional financialization in the EU, and institutional transformations in political economies.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on International Banking and Finance, Political Economy, and Policy Analysis. Current research projects explore emergency credit mechanisms during the pandemic, corporate governance of European firms, digital transformation in industrial sectors, and hydrogen infrastructure policy.