Peter H. Egger

Professor Peter H. Egger holds the Chair of Applied Economics: Innovation and Internationalization at ETH Zurich's Department of Management, Technology, and Economics. He is also a Research Professor at the ifo Center for International Economics (ifo Institute) and a CESifo Research Network Fellow. His research focuses on global economic dynamics, including international trade, foreign direct investment, migration, and the effects of globalization on technical change and inequality.

His work examines firm behavior in global value chains, the impact of trade policies, and the role of international institutions like the World Trade Organization. Key themes include trade shocks, resource dependency, and the interplay between cultural factors and economic outcomes. Egger employs advanced econometric techniques such as Bayesian estimation and network analysis in his empirical studies.

Notable contributions include analyses of multinational firms' tax strategies, the effects of border reforms on economic activity, and meta-analyses of language barriers in trade. His research has been published in leading journals and CESifo working papers, reflecting a commitment to addressing contemporary challenges in the global economy.

Prof. Egger’s affiliations include leadership roles in the Global Economy Research Area at CESifo, where he coordinates studies on topics like global institutions and value chain organization. While no specific grants or advising roles are detailed here, his extensive publication record underscores his active engagement in shaping academic discourse on international economics.