Valentin Lang

Prof. Valentin Lang is an Assistant Professor of International Political Economy and Development at the University of Mannheim’s Faculty of Social Sciences A. His research examines the political and economic impacts of globalization, international institutions, and distributional inequalities. Lang advises international bodies like the OECD, IMF, and EU, and has held academic positions at Zurich, Cambridge, Heidelberg, and Paris.

Key research interests include the political economy of global governance, electoral backlash to migration, and inequality dynamics. His work combines econometric methods with political science frameworks, published in top journals like the American Journal of Political Science and Journal of Development Economics. His research has influenced EU policy debates and been featured in outlets like The Economist and Le Monde.

Lang has received prestigious awards including the Bojanovsky Prize (2025) for empirical social process models and the PPE Young Scholars Award. He has contributed to policy-oriented studies such as the European Stability Mechanism’s work on Eurozone crisis impacts.

Professional activities include ERC grant applications, policy consultations, and academic leadership roles. His work bridges academia and policy, addressing contemporary challenges like regional cohesion, fiscal sustainability, and the geopolitical dimensions of aid.