Matthias Flueckiger

Matthias Flueckiger is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of York. His research spans development economics, political economy, health economics, and international trade, with a focus on spatial networks, climate movements, and historical economic integration.

• Education: BA (Basel), MSc (Bern), PhD (Basel)
• Contact: Room A/D/104 | Tel: 01904 324673 | Email: matthias.flueckiger@york.ac.uk

Research Interests: His work examines how climate movements influence political behavior, the impact of historical transport networks on economic development, health outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the economic consequences of environmental and industrial shocks. He frequently publishes in top-tier journals like Nature Human Behaviour and Review of Economic Studies.

Publication Trends: Over the past decade, Flueckiger has focused on Sub-Saharan Africa (malaria, urbanization, infant mortality) and historical case studies (Roman transport, Sui Canal). Recent work analyzes social movements (Fridays for Future, Black Lives Matter) through network structures and policy responses.

Teaching: Delivers undergraduate courses in Macroeconomics 1 and Political Economics, alongside postgraduate modules on Health and Development. Offers office hours via Google Calendar appointments.