Marcus Biermann

Marcus Biermann is an Assistant Professor for International Economic Policy at Bielefeld University. His research focuses on international economics, particularly how multinational firms transmit economic shocks across borders and the impact of trade on firm dynamics.

• Ph.D. in Economics, London School of Economics (2019)
• MSc in Economics, London School of Economics (2012)
• BSc in Economics, University of Bonn (2011)

His work explores cross-border financial flows, virtual academic collaboration during the pandemic, and the geopolitical dimensions of trade linkages (e.g., Russia-Ukraine war). Publications highlight the role of management practices in multinational investments and the historical effects of trade liberalization.

Recent articles analyze:

• 2025: Changes in racial diversity in economics seminars post-COVID
• 2025: Stock market responses to trade linkages with Russia/Ukraine
• 2024: Virtual seminar geography and gender inequality
• 2024: Multinational firms amplifying financial shocks
• 2022: Management practices in foreign direct investment
• 2021: Trade and firm size distribution in the German Empire

His research combines empirical analysis with historical datasets and contemporary corporate finance theories.