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Jan-Egbert Sturm is a Professor of Applied Macroeconomics and Director of the KOF Swiss Economic Institute at ETH Zurich. He has held prominent academic positions globally, including roles at the Ifo Institute and the University of Groningen. His research emphasizes empirical methods, focusing on monetary economics, macroeconomic forecasting, and political economy, with applications to economic growth and central bank policy.
- Director of KOF Swiss Economic Institute
- Editor of the European Journal of Political Economy
- Member of CESifo Research Network
- President of CIRET
Sturm’s work leverages microeconomic data to enhance macroeconomic forecasting, exemplified by the KOF Surprise Indicator. He has contributed to the evolution of the KOF Economic Barometer, which now uses over 200 variables selected through automated procedures. His research bridges theoretical economics with practical, data-intensive solutions to real-world economic challenges.
He has served on advisory councils for institutions like the Ifo Institute and is a regular media commentator on economic issues. Sturm’s methodologies have improved the stability and accuracy of economic indicators, reducing reliance on traditional noise-filtering techniques.
