Thorsten Beck

Thorsten Beck is a Full-time Professor at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute (EUI). He serves as Director of the Florence School of Banking and Finance and holds research fellowships at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and CESifo. Previously, he was Professor of Banking and Finance at Cass Business School (2013–2021) and Professor of Economics at Tilburg University (2008–2014), where he also founded the European Banking Center (2008–2013).

Research Focus: His work centers on banking regulation, macro-finance, and international economics. Key projects include 'Finance and Society' and analyses of EU banking union frameworks. Recent publications explore cross-border supervisory cooperation, regulatory arbitrage, and financial stability mechanisms.

Affiliations & Roles:

• Director, Florence School of Banking and Finance
• Research Fellow, CEPR & CESifo
• Past roles at Cass Business School and Tilburg University

Research Contributions: Beck’s articles address systemic crises, EU financial frameworks, and global regulatory challenges. His work emphasizes institutional collaboration and policy implications for market integration.

Advisory & Grants: No explicit grant details provided, but his roles suggest involvement in policy-relevant research initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Associated with the European Banking Center and the Florence School of Banking and Finance’s research networks.