Uwe Sunde

Uwe Sunde is a Professor of Economics at the University of Munich (LMU), specializing in Development Economics, Demographic Economics, and Behavioral Economics. His research focuses on aging, economic preferences, and the interplay between health, conflict, and socioeconomic outcomes.

Research Interests:

• Economic effects of aging populations and longevity
• Impact of health crises (e.g., malaria, pandemics) on development
• Behavioral economics, including risk preferences and decision-making
• Demographic transitions and their implications for economic growth

Key Contributions: His work analyzes how economic shocks (e.g., recessions, epidemics) shape long-term behaviors and institutional resilience. Notable areas include the effects of restrictive policies on elderly populations and the role of patience in development trajectories.

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