Dr. Marcel Fratzscher

President at DIW Berlin - German Institute for Economic Research — and Professor for Macroeconomics at Humboldt University Berlin., German Institute for Economic Research

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Dr. Marcel Fratzscher

Biography

Marcel Fratzscher is one of Europe's leading economists, serving as President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) and Professor of Macroeconomics at Humboldt University Berlin. A respected authority on macroeconomics, global trade, financial markets, and geopolitics, his research examines the intersection of economic policy, globalization, inequality, and Europe's evolving role in the global economy. He advises the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and is a member of the Euro50 Group Advisory Board. A bestselling author and regular columnist for DIE ZEIT, the Financial Times, and Project Syndicate, Fratzscher provides influential insights on economic resilience, international trade, inflation, fiscal policy, and the geopolitical forces reshaping global markets. His books explore the future of Europe's economy, intergenerational prosperity, and the societal impact of economic transformation, making him a sought-after keynote speaker on economics, trade, public policy, and global affairs.