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Joerg Baten is Professor of Economic History at the Department of Economics, University of Tuebingen, since 2001. He serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Economics and Human Biology and held leadership roles in major academic associations, including President of the European Historical Economics Society (2015-17) and Secretary General of the International Economic History Association (2006-2012).
- Education: Habilitation (2001) and Doctoral Dissertation (1997) in Economics at University of Munich
- Master of Arts in Economic History at University of Freiburg (1991)
His research focuses on the interplay between economic development and human capital, with particular emphasis on:
- Long-term global trends in education and welfare
- Historical determinants of interpersonal violence
- Analysis of firm creation and innovation dynamics
Joerg has held visiting positions at institutions like Pompeu Fabra University, Yale University, and Australian National University, while maintaining active roles in editorial boards and university governance committees.
Scientific Awards
- International Economic History Association Prize 2002 for Best Doctoral Research
- Dissertation Prize 1998 of the Economist Alumni Club, Munich
His academic contributions span economic history, cliometrics, and human biology intersections, with a career marked by institutional leadership and international collaboration.
