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Welcome to the Chair of European Economic Policy


 

Campus Unteres Schloss. Vogelperspektive: Schlossplatz, Siegberg und Krönchen im Hintergrund.

About

Campus Unteres Schloss Hörsaalzentrum. Außenaufnahme der Fassade.

 



"At the Chair of European Economic Policy, we analyze economic policy issues in a European and international context. Our research is based on theoretical and empirical analyses and contributes to the understanding of economic policy processes. A central concern of the Chair is the training of students and the teaching of scientific methods."

 

 

 

Research

Below is an overview of our main research areas and upcoming events.

 

Economics Research Colloquium

The Economics Research Colloquium takes place on Wednesday afternoons during the lecture period. Guest speakers from Germany and abroad present their current research. All interested participants are welcome.

Schedule: Economics Research Colloquium

 


 

Brown Bag

The Brown Bag Seminar provides an informal forum for academic exchange at the Chair. Doctoral researchers present their ongoing work and receive feedback to support its further development.

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For further information, dates, and registration, please contact the Brown Bag coordinator.


 

MAGKS

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MAGKS is a graduate program that provides structured doctoral training and research support for PhD candidates enrolled at one of the participating universities under the supervision of a faculty member. Further information on courses and events is available on the  MAGKS website.

 

Teaching

The Chair of European Economic Policy offers courses at both Bachelor’s and Master’s level. At the Bachelor’s level, the focus is on introductory courses in German that provide a foundation in economic principles and methods. At the Master’s level, courses are taught in English and cover key issues in European and international economic policy. In addition, seminars at both levels offer students the opportunity to work independently on economic policy topics and develop their academic skills.

 

Further information on courses and schedules is available on Unisono.

Summer Semester

  • Economic Policy (M.Sc.)
  • Research Module: International Economic System (M.Sc.)

Winter Semester

  • Introduction to European Economic Policy (B.Sc.)
  • Economic Development (M.Sc.)
  • International Economic Policy (M.Sc.)

     

 

Team

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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Carsten Hefeker

Professor
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Alexander Bareis M.Sc.

Research assistant
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Daniel Branding M.Sc.

Research assistant
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Konstantinos Theocharopoulos M.Sc.

Research assistant

Contact

Chair of European Economic Policy

US-A 238, 2nd Floor

Unteres Schloss 3

57072 Siegen

  • E-mail

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  • Lena Cyriax
  • +49 271 740-3141

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  • Alexandra Oerter
  • +49 271 740-3144

Office hours by appointment

Postal address

University of Siegen
Faculty 3
Chair of European Economic Policy
57068 Siegen

Visitor address

University of Siegen
Campus Unteres Schloss (US)
US-A 2nd floor
Unteres Schloss 3
57072 Siegen

Secretariat

For further questions, please contact the Chair Office.