Manchot Lecture November 10, 2026 - Save the Date!
The lecture will be delivered by Professor Melissa Dell, Andrew E. Furer Professor of Economics, Harvard University.
Do high interest rates promote inequality? New episode of the ECONtribute-Podcast
What effects does central bank monetary policy have on local labor markets? Why do interest rate changes not affect all population groups equally? And who benefits most when interest rates fall?
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BGSE application period starts mid November, 2025
The Bonn Graduate School of Economics invites qualified students to apply for admission of the combined MSc/PhD program. Interested students with a bachelor's or master's degree in economics or related disciplines are welcome to hand in their documents until January 15, 2026.
Lauch of „BeStrong!“
Starting in the 2025/26 winter semester, the University of Bonn will launch its first structured study support program: BeStrong!. The program supports students throughout their entire time at the University of Bonn—from their first orientation year to the successful completion of their studies.
Congratulations to the Nobel Prize winners in economics
The Department of Economics Bonn, and the Bonn Graduate School of Economics congratulate the winners of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. This year's Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences goes to three researchers: economic historian Joel Mokyr from Northwestern University, growth researchers Philippe Aghion (Insead and London School of Economics), and Peter Howitt (Brown University).
Clean air is bad for the economy (?)
In political debates, it is often argued that measures to combat air pollution could jeopardize jobs, slow down investment, or put pressure on entire industries. “Clean air is bad for the economy”: Prof. Dr. Julia Mink addresses this provocative hypothesis in the first episode after the summer break of the University of Bonn's Hypothesis podcast with host Denis Nasser.
Just graduated: Lennard Schlattmann
Congratulations! Lennard Schlattmann graduated from the Bonn Graduate School of Economics.