Michael Krause

Michael Krause serves as Professor of Economics at the Faculty of Management, Economics, and Social Sciences, University of Cologne, and directs the Institut für Wirtschaftspolitik. He has been a Cluster Investigator and Cluster member since 2019.

Education

• Diploma in Economics, University of Bonn
• PhD in Economics, Yale University (1999)

Research Focus

His work centers on business cycle macroeconomics, monetary and fiscal policy, labor markets, and unemployment, examining economic fluctuations and policy interventions. These areas address critical dynamics in macroeconomic stability and labor force participation.

Professional Background

Prior to his Cologne appointment in 2013, he held a Senior Research Economist position at the Deutsche Bundesbank in Frankfurt.

Current Affiliations

• Cluster Investigator
• Cluster member since 2019