Holger Sieg

Holger Sieg is the Baird Term Professor of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Economics. His research focuses on urban economics, fiscal policy, public finance, education economics, and spatial economics. He has authored a widely adopted textbook, 'Urban Economics and Fiscal Policy,' integrating theoretical and empirical analyses for graduate and advanced undergraduate students.

Teaching includes Econ 4470 (undergraduate urban economics) and Econ 8400 (Ph.D. seminar on urban and spatial economics). His work emphasizes policy analysis, particularly in migration controls, fiscal decentralization, and educational equity. Key research themes include electoral accountability, municipal pension funding, and the impact of local policies on human capital accumulation.

Recent publications analyze topics such as time allocation models, electoral competition dynamics, and the effects of migration policies in China. His research bridges empirical and theoretical approaches, addressing contemporary issues like urban fiscal policies and access to education.