Jens Klose

Prof. Dr. Jens Klose is a Professor of Statistics and General Economics at the Technical University of Central Hesse (THM) since 2015. He holds a Dr. rer. pol. from the University of Duisburg-Essen (2012) and has extensive experience in monetary policy analysis, European economic policy, and international macroeconomics. His research focuses on central bank decision-making, fiscal-monetary policy interactions, and the impacts of global crises on financial markets and economic stability.

Education:

• Dr. rer. pol., University of Duisburg-Essen (2009–2012)
• Master of Arts in Economics, University of Duisburg-Essen (2007–2009)
• Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University of Duisburg-Essen (2004–2007)
• Semester abroad at the Norwegian School of Economics (2007)

Research Interests: Jens Klose explores monetary policy frameworks (e.g., ECB reaction functions), European economic policy design, cryptocurrency dynamics, and the macroeconomic implications of crises like the Eurozone debt crisis and the Russia-Ukraine war. His work bridges theoretical models with empirical analysis, particularly using VAR systems and GARCH models.

Grants & Awards:

• Recipient of Jean Monnet Chair (2020) and Jean Monnet Module (2016) grants
• Winner of University of Duisburg-Essen’s best economics dissertation (2012)
• Received scholarships from the Money and Currency Foundation and Sparkasse Essen

Labs/Teams: Active in THM’s Department of Economics, contributing to interdisciplinary research on sustainability, digital transformation, and European economic integration. Affiliated with networks like the Euro Area Business Cycle Network (EABCN) and the Digital Euro Association (DEA).