Benedikt Kolb

Benedikt Kolb is a Research Professor at the Deutsche Bundesbank's Research Centre, affiliated with the Directorate General Financial Stability. His work focuses on empirical macroeconomics, financial stability, macroprudential policies, and monetary policy analysis. He has contributed to understanding the impact of bank capital regulation on fiscal balances and inequality, as well as the role of emissions disclosure in the low-carbon transition.

Key research areas include the effects of macroprudential policies on sovereign-bank linkages, the long-term consequences of capital requirements, and the design of early warning systems for financial risks. His publications span journals like the Journal of International Money and Finance and European Economic Review, with notable works analyzing the fiscal footprint of macroprudential measures and the macroeconomic implications of bank capital adjustments.

Dr. Kolb's research also addresses climate-related financial risks and the transition to sustainable energy systems. He collaborates with institutions such as the CEPR and CAMA, producing influential studies on policy design and economic stability. His findings emphasize the importance of balanced regulatory frameworks to mitigate systemic risks without stifling economic growth.