Mariko Klasing

Mariko Klasing is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business, Department of Global Economics & Management. Her research examines cultural economics, economic development, and entrepreneurship using cross-country datasets and institutional analysis.

Research interests include cultural determinants of entrepreneurship, value diversity in regional development, tax morale in heterogeneous societies, and gender gaps in education during epidemiological transitions. Methodologies emphasize multilevel modeling and historical data synthesis.

Recent publications explore cultural transmission in immigrant entrepreneurship, social capital evolution in ventures, and tax compliance mechanisms. Articles show consistent focus on cultural-institutional interactions across economic contexts.

Supervision includes doctoral candidates investigating social capital dynamics and international trade patterns. Recognitions include Swiss National Science Foundation grants and the Young Author's Award.