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Prof. Dr. Robert Stelter is a full Professor of Cliometrics at the University of Basel's Faculty of Business and Economics (WWZ), specializing in quantitative economic history. His work focuses on historical demographic patterns, the development of universities in medieval/early modern Europe, and elite formation processes. He holds a position within the Cliometrics Professorship department and is based at Peter Merian-Weg 6 in Basel, Switzerland.
His research combines historical data analysis with modern quantitative methods, particularly using genealogical records and AI-driven heritage book analysis. Key areas include the demographic transition, academic market dynamics in pre-industrial Europe, and the interplay between pronatalist policies and authoritarian governance. Recent projects examine scholars' networks at universities like Ingolstadt, Leipzig, and Leiden, exploring how intellectual elites shaped socio-economic structures.
Stelter's publications span cliometric methodologies, historical demography, and institutional economics, with a strong focus on Central and Western Europe. While no specific grants or awards are noted, his work contributes to debates on long-term economic development and historical population dynamics. He can be contacted directly at robert.stelter@unibas.ch.
