Zareh Asatryan

Prof. Zareh Asatryan is Professor of Empirical Economics at the University of Münster and Deputy Head of the Department of Public Finance and Corporate Taxation at ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research in Mannheim, Germany. His research focuses on public economics, political economy, and fiscal policy in Eurozone countries. He previously held post-doctoral positions at the University of Mannheim (2017–2018) and earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Freiburg in 2015.

• Education:
  • PhD in Economics, University of Freiburg (2015)
  • Postdoctoral Research, University of Mannheim (2017–2018)

His research interests include the political economy of welfare states, tax system design in low-capacity environments, and fiscal policy analysis. He is affiliated with the Armenian Economic Association, Economic Policy Council of Armenia, and CESifo Research Network.

• Awards:
  • Beste wissenschaftliche Leistung (2022)
  • Beste Abschlussarbeit (Dissertation) (2016)
  • RePEc Top 1% Young Economist (2022)
  • RePEc Top 6% Author Ranking (2024)

No specific academic advising or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. He is actively involved in policy-related activities and academic organizations.