Alexandra Gutsch

Alexandra Gutsch is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research Halle (IWH), affiliated with the Department of Macroeconomics. Her research focuses on fiscal policy within general equilibrium frameworks, particularly addressing macroeconomic challenges like energy crises. Since October 2020, she has been a doctoral student in the same department, studying the distributional and welfare effects of fiscal interventions.

Her work employs advanced models such as the Ten-Agents New-Keynesian (TENK) framework, calibrated to Germany’s economic context. She examines policy tools such as targeted transfers, tax cuts, and energy subsidies to mitigate crises. Her notable contribution includes analyzing Germany’s energy crisis, highlighting the efficacy of targeted fiscal measures.

Ms. Gutsch collaborates with institutions like IWH and engages in academic networks, as evidenced by her LinkedIn profile and participation in research teams. Her findings emphasize the need for nuanced policy design to balance aggregate economic stability with equitable household support.