Michael Pfarrhofer

Michael Pfarrhofer is an Assistant Professor at WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Department of Economics, specializing in econometrics and macroeconomics. He previously held positions at the Universities of Vienna and Salzburg and contributes to the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Ispra. His research focuses on Bayesian econometrics, time series analysis, forecasting, and empirical macroeconomics, with applications to business cycles and policy evaluation.

• Current Role: Tenure-track Assistant Professor
• Primary Affiliation: WU Vienna University of Economics and Business
• Collaborations: JRC (European Commission)

Research interests include macroeconomic forecasting using advanced Bayesian methods, nonlinear time series analysis, and the impact of climate shocks on financial markets. His work bridges econometric theory and empirical applications, often involving large datasets and machine learning techniques.

Publications span topics like tail-risk prediction, international financial spillovers, and nowcasting methodologies. He teaches courses such as Econometrics II and Economic Modeling, emphasizing practical applications of econometric tools.

While no specific scientific awards are listed, his contributions to leading journals (e.g., Journal of Econometrics, Journal of Applied Econometrics) highlight his scholarly impact. Advising and grant activities are not detailed in the provided texts, though his research often involves collaborative projects with institutions like the JRC.