Thilo Huning

Thilo R Huning is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of York, specializing in economic history, political economy, and economic geography. His research explores the long-run determinants of modern economic growth and inequality, focusing on Germany and Central Europe.

• B.Sc. Business Computing (University of Paderborn)
• M.Sc. Information Systems (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin)
• Dr Economics (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin)

His work combines data science with historical analysis, addressing topics such as:

• Geographic impacts on state capacity and taxation
• Inheritance traditions and industrialization
• Customs unions and trade route dynamics
• Regional identity effects on investment
• Agglomeration economies in post-WWII Germany
• Social media influence on political outcomes like Brexit

Key publications include studies on the Zollverein’s formation, historical viticulture’s economic legacy, and the role of soil observability in early state development. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in economic history and development economics.