Thomas Gries

Prof. Dr. Thomas Gries is a Professor of Macroeconomics and International Growth Theory at Paderborn University's Faculty of Business Administration and Economics. He holds the Chair of 'Macro Theory & International Growth and Business Cycle Theory' and is affiliated with Department 4: Economics. His research focuses on global economic dynamics, financial markets, sustainable development, and political economy. He teaches courses in macroeconomics, international trade, and environmental economics, and supervises Bachelor's and Master's theses in these areas.

Key research interests include financial market anomalies, conflict microfoundations, AI's economic implications, and sustainable growth strategies. Recent publications include books on ideology-driven conflict and AI's economic models, as well as peer-reviewed articles on vaccination strategies and macroeconomic policy.

He leads a team including Dr. Rahel Aichele, Dr. Carina Burs, and others, and collaborates with institutions like the World Bank and IMF. His office is located at Warburger Str. 100, Room Q4.146, and he holds regular office hours on Thursdays.