Leef H. Dierks

Leef H. Dierks is a Professor of General Business Administration with a focus on finance and international capital markets at Lübeck University of Applied Sciences since 2013. His academic work bridges theoretical economic principles with practical financial market applications, drawing on his extensive industry experience in global financial institutions.

Professor Dierks' research interests span several key areas of economics and finance:

• Monetary Economics - particularly ECB policy, inflation dynamics, and unconventional monetary policy tools
• Corporate Finance - with attention to capital markets, investment strategies, and financial decision-making
• Behavioral Economics - examining how psychological factors influence economic and financial decisions
• International Capital Markets - analyzing global financial systems and cross-border investment

His recent scholarly output demonstrates a strong focus on contemporary monetary policy challenges, particularly examining the European Central Bank's response to inflation, stagflation risks, and the intersection of climate policy with monetary operations. Dierks frequently analyzes the "sacrifice ratio" concept - the economic costs of reducing inflation - across different economic contexts including Southeast Asia. His work on behavioral aspects of finance explores how emotions impact investment decisions, challenging traditional rational actor models.

Professor Dierks has received recognition through numerous publications in respected journals including WiSt - Wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Studium, Journal of New Finance, and Market Processes - European Journal of Political Economy. He has also contributed to influential publications such as the EFFAS European Capital Markets Yearbook.

Before his academic career, Dierks held significant positions in the financial industry including Global Head of Covered Bond Strategy at Morgan Stanley in London and Vice President in Fixed Income Strategy at Barclays Capital in Frankfurt. This industry experience informs his practical approach to economic and financial education.