Gabriel Felbermayr

Gabriel Felbermayr is Professor of Economics at Kiel University and has served as President of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) since March 2019. In these roles he combines academic research, high-level policy advice, and institutional leadership.

His research agenda centers on global economic governance, European economic integration, and German economic policy. These broad themes encompass questions of trade policy, regulatory cooperation, and the design of supranational institutions that shape prosperity across borders.

Although no specific publications are listed in the source, the text notes that he has authored numerous articles in leading international journals, policy briefs, and newspaper commentaries, and that his work has attracted multiple scientific awards.

Professor Felbermayr frequently engages with both academic and public audiences; a notable example is his 2019 public lecture “The Return of the Trade Warriors – Does the Return of Protectionism Threaten Our Prosperity?” delivered at the University of Würzburg.