Philipp Marek

Philipp Marek is an Economist in the Research Centre of the Deutsche Bundesbank, affiliated with the Directorate General Financial Stability. His research focuses on household finance, microeconometrics, foreign direct investment (FDI), and regional economic dynamics. He has contributed to studies analyzing FDI impacts in transition economies, regional wealth estimation, and multinational enterprise strategies. His work often involves collaboration with institutions like the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH).

• Affiliations: Deutsche Bundesbank, Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH)
• Key Research Areas: FDI location patterns, regional convergence, household financial behavior, and microdata analysis

His publications explore topics such as functional upgrading in subsidiaries, agglomeration effects of FDI in East Germany, and the role of human capital in income convergence. He has co-authored studies using advanced statistical methods, including the Fay-Herriot model for regional wealth estimation. His work on the Panel on Household Finances (PHF) surveys provides insights into savings behavior under low-interest environments.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining econometric analysis with regional and international business perspectives. He has contributed to policy-relevant research, including FDI micro-database development for CEECs and Germany.