Manuel Oechslin

Prof. Dr. Manuel Oechslin is a Full Professor of Economics at the University of Lucerne's Faculty of Economics and Management since 2014. Previously, he held an Associate Professorship at Tilburg University. His research focuses on international economics, macroeconomics, and the role of uncertainty in economic decision-making. He leads an SNSF-funded project exploring how fundamental uncertainty drives economic fluctuations and crises.

Manuel Oechslin earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Zurich. His work has been published in top journals such as the Economic Journal, Journal of International Economics, and Journal of Economic Growth.

His recent articles analyze geopolitical risks' impact on foreign investment (2025), behavioral macroeconomic models (2024), and transformative innovation under uncertainty (2023). These studies emphasize linkages between cognitive biases, institutional quality, and economic outcomes.

While no specific awards are listed, his research has consistently addressed pressing issues like fiscal reforms, informal economies, and environmental scarcity. His work often intersects with policy design and institutional capacity-building in weakly institutionalized states.

Grants and research projects include SNSF funding for his uncertainty-focused project. He advises doctoral candidates through the University of Lucerne's Graduate Academy and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams exploring topics like statistical governance and corruption dynamics.