Sven Fischer

Dr. Sven Fischer is a researcher at the Department of Economics of the Near and Middle East within the Center for Near and Middle Eastern Studies (CNMS) at Philipps University of Marburg. His work bridges empirical economics with critical regional and global challenges.

Research interests include:

• Political Economy
• Development Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Energy and Resource Economics
• Natural Disaster Management
• Regional Development

Fischer's publications focus on the economic impacts of natural disasters, corruption perception, and social dynamics during crises. He employs innovative methodologies like synthetic control analysis and nighttime light data to assess regional recovery and policy effectiveness.

Contact details:

• Email: sven.fischer@staff.uni-marburg.de
• Office: Room 01A35, F|14 Institute Building, Philipps University of Marburg
• Office Hours: Wednesdays, 10-12 AM (by appointment via email)

Teaching activities:

• Lecture: Introduction to the Economies of the Middle East (Winter 2022-2024)
• Tutorial: Empirical Development Economics with Reference to the Middle East (Winter 2019-2024)
• Seminar: Environmental Economics with Reference to the MENA Region (Summer 2019-2024)
• Tutorial: Political Economy of Corruption and Shadow Economy (Winter 2023-2024)