Christoph Schult

Dr. Christoph Schult is a researcher at the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH), specializing in dynamic macroeconomics and energy economics. He joined the Department of Macroeconomics in July 2016.

• Education: Bachelor's from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg; Master's from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin; PhD (2021).

His research analyzes macroeconomic forecasting methodologies, fiscal policy responses to crises, and energy market dynamics. Recent work employs advanced econometric techniques and novel models like the Ten-Agents New-Keynesian (TENK) framework to study Germany's energy crisis and climate policy impacts.

Key publication themes include:

• Improving forecast accuracy via double machine learning and partial linear instrumental variable models
• Evaluating targeted fiscal measures for consumption stabilization
• Quantifying DSGE model limitations in energy shock scenarios
• Assessing coal phase-out implications for German regions

He collaborates with institutions like the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, contributing to policy evaluations for the InvKG and STARK-Bundesprogramms.