Philipp Marek

Philipp Marek is a Researcher affiliated with the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) since June 2015 and holds the position of Economist at the Research Centre of the Deutsche Bundesbank. His work bridges macroeconomic policy analysis with regional development studies. He focuses on household finance, microeconometrics, and the spatial dimensions of economic collaboration.

Key research themes include the impact of fiscal policies on housing markets, FDI-driven productivity spillovers in manufacturing sectors, and the role of geographical and institutional proximity in fostering R&D collaborations. His recent work analyzes how tax changes influence credit supply dynamics across German regions.

Marek's collaborative studies often involve European regional datasets, exploring income convergence patterns and subsidiary decision-making in transition economies. He has contributed to policy-relevant analyses on subsidized innovation clusters and the interplay between human capital and foreign investment.