Carsten Eckel

Carsten Eckel is a Professor of Economics at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich), specializing in international economics, industrial organization, labor economics, and public finance. He serves as Director of the Munich Graduate School of Economics (MGSE) and previously held the position of Dean of the Faculty of Economics (2015–2017). His research examines globalization's impact on workers, firms, and governments, with affiliations to the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and CESifo. He co-organizes the annual Göttingen Workshop on International Economics and participates in the European Trade Study Group (ETSG).

Eckel earned his doctorate from the University of Passau in 2000. After postdoctoral roles at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and the University of Göttingen, he became a tenured full professor at the University of Bamberg in 2007 before joining LMU Munich in 2010. His academic journey reflects deep expertise in trade policy, labor market dynamics, and structural economic reforms.

His research interests focus on the intersection of international trade, labor markets, and public policy. Key themes include the effects of globalization on firm behavior, the role of credit constraints in innovation, and the design of effective structural policies. Eckel’s work bridges theoretical models with empirical analysis, often leveraging microeconomic data to explore macroeconomic phenomena.

Recent articles highlight his contributions to understanding tariff impacts, export dynamics, and labor market inefficiencies. His publications span prestigious journals and explore topics ranging from trade policy design to the strategic behavior of multinational firms. Eckel actively engages with policy communities through his network affiliations and workshop leadership, emphasizing practical applications of economic research.

Eckel’s leadership in MGSE underscores his commitment to training the next generation of economists, fostering interdisciplinary research excellence in economic theory and policy analysis.