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Ingo Borchert is a Professor of Economics at the University of Sussex Business School and Deputy Director of the UK Trade Policy Observatory (UKTPO). He is also a Theme Leader at the Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy (CITP), focusing on 'People, Firms and Places'. His research expertise spans international trade in services, digital services, cross-border data flows, structural gravity modelling, and trade policy analysis.
Dr. Borchert holds a PhD in Economics and Finance from the University of St.Gallen, Switzerland. He previously served as an Economist at the World Bank (2008–2011) and co-created the globally recognized 'Services Trade Policy Database' (jointly published by the World Bank and WTO) and the 'International Trade and Production Database'. These databases underpin his empirical work on trade costs, services liberalization, and policy design.
Research Interests:
- Analysis of services trade policies and their economic impacts
- Structural gravity modelling for trade and trade costs
- Digitization of trade, including AI and data governance
- Regional trade dynamics and Brexit-related trade impacts
Professional Contributions:
- Advisory roles to UK parliamentary committees and international organizations (WTO, OECD, APEC)
- Leadership in UKTPO and CITP, shaping evidence-based trade policy
Publications:
His work covers topics like digital trade governance, services trade agreements, and the economic effects of trade policies. Recent publications emphasize the intersection of digital technologies with trade and sustainability challenges.
