Andreas Schabert

Professor Andreas Schabert is a W3 Professor of Economics (Macroeconomics) at the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences, University of Cologne, since 2013. He serves as Academic Director for the MSc Economic Research and PhD Program in Economics, Vice-Dean for International Relations, and former Executive Director of the Center for Macroeconomic Research. He is a Principal Investigator at the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy, a joint initiative of the Universities of Bonn and Cologne.

• Specializes in Monetary Policy, Fiscal Policy, Financial Markets, and International Macroeconomics
• Key roles: Spokesperson for the Economics Department (2021-2022), Co-Spokesperson for ECONtribute (2020-2021)
• Education: Habilitation (2004), Doctorate (1999) from University of Cologne; Studies in Chemistry and Economics (1988-1996)

Research Focus:
His work examines monetary-fiscal policy interactions, liquidity provision, and macroeconomic stability. Current research links macroeconomic modeling to real-world policy challenges like financial crises and inequality through ECONtribute’s interdisciplinary framework.

Publications:
His recent articles include analyses of fiscal multipliers, central bank balance sheets, and sovereign default theories, reflecting his expertise in macroeconomic policy design.

Affiliations:
Active in the Reinhard Selten Institute Executive Board, Key Profile Area 'Social and Economic Behavior', and ERSP funding programs at University of Cologne.