Alexander Donges

Dr. Alexander Donges is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Economics, University of Mannheim. He collaborates with the Chair of Economic History (Prof. Dr. Jochen Streb) and focuses on Germany's economic history from the 19th to early 20th century, including regional innovation disparities, patent law evolution, and business concentration studies.

• Education: PhD in Economics (2013), University of Mannheim; Master's (Diplom-Volkswirt, 2008), University of Mannheim; visiting researcher at NTNU Trondheim during doctoral studies.

Research Interests: His work bridges economic history with institutional analysis, emphasizing how historical policies (e.g., Nazi-era economic controls, 19th-century patent laws) shaped industrial strategies and innovation. He also explores cartels and post-war economic divisions in Germany.

Publication Trends: Recent articles analyze patent litigation, female inventorship under authoritarian regimes, and wartime resource planning, reflecting his focus on empirical historical analysis and policy impacts.

Teaching: Offers courses on Economic History (Master/PhD and Bachelor levels), Unified Growth Theory, and seminars on topics like Nazi economic systems and industrial revolutions. Course languages include both German and English.

Current Role: Based at the Chair of Economic History (L7, 3–5 – Room 403, Mannheim). Office hours: Wednesdays 1:30–3:00 p.m. during lecture periods, or by appointment.