Roland Hodler

Roland Hodler is a Professor of Economics at the University of St. Gallen and holds Research Fellow positions at CEPR, CESifo, and OxCarre. His research focuses on development economics, political economics, and public economics, with emphasis on transforming ethnic diversity and natural resources into drivers of prosperity. He also examines the impact of digital media on political polarization. His work has been published in top journals and widely covered by global media outlets such as The Economist and BBC.

Research Interests:

• Ethnic diversity and institutional reforms
• Natural resource management and conflict prevention
• Media algorithms' role in political polarization
• Chinese foreign aid effectiveness

Publications: Over 35 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work exploring themes like ethnic clustering in education, web search personalization effects, and resource curse mitigation. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence from Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Awards & Recognition: While no specific awards listed, his work has received prominent media attention and policy engagement. Collaborates extensively with global research networks and policy institutions.

Professional Activities: Advises international organizations and governments on development policies. Active in outreach through media commentary and academic conferences.