Department of Economics

The University of Bonn’s Department of Economics is one of the strongest research departments in the field of economics in Europe. Through research and teaching, we aim to contribute to addressing major societal challenges and to provide impulses for effective and evidence-based economic policy. Our focus is on the education of young economists from the bachelor's to the doctoral level.

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News

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Clean air is bad for the economy (?)⁴

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.

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Just graduated: Lennard Schlattmann⁵

Congratulations! Lennard Schlattmann graduated from the Bonn Graduate School of Economics.

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Just graduated: Jan Hendrik Scherer⁶

Congratulations! Jan Hendrik Scherer graduated from the Bonn Graduate School of Economics.

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EDP Jamboree 2025 in Bonn⁷

The annual EDP Jamboree took place this year in Bonn and proved to be a great success. Over two days, doctoral researchers from across the European Doctoral Programme (EDP), Louvain, PSE, EUI, Bonn, presented their work and engaged in lively academic discussions. The presentations were of high quality and sparked stimulating exchanges among participants, contributing to the vibrant intellectual atmosphere of the event.

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Events

Tuesday Oct 07, 2025

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Economics (Minor): Information on starting your studies⁹

Juridicum

05:00 PM - 06:30 PM

The Department of Economics cordially invites all prospective students of economics (minor subject). Learn everything you need to know about starting your ...

Wednesday Oct 08, 2025

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Economics (dual subject): Information on starting your studies¹⁰

Juridium

05:00 PM - 06:30 PM

The Department of Economics cordially invites all prospective students of economics (dual subject). Learn everything you need to know about starting your ...

Monday Oct 13, 2025

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B.Sc. Economics (VWL): Information about starting your studies¹¹

Juridicum

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Department of Economics cordially invites all prospective students of economics. Learn everything you need to know about starting your studies, the ...

Saturday Nov 15, 2025

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University of Bonn Days¹²

Campus Poppelsdorf

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Get to know the University of Bonn and its subjects and discover your degree program! At the Bonn University Open Days, you can get your bearings on the ...

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Studying

The Department of Economics offers the degree programs BSc "Economics", BA "Economics" (2-subject or accompanying subject) and MSc "Economics".

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PhD

Are you aiming for a doctorate? The Bonn Graduate School of Economics offers an English-language Doctoral Program (PhD) with an integrated Master in Economic Research for students from all over the world.

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Institutions

Excellence Cluster

The ECONtribute Excellence Cluster in Economic Sciences conducts research on markets in the area of intersection between business, politics and society.

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Collaborative Research Center

The SFB TR 224 deals with equal opportunities, market regulation and financial market stability as societal challenges.

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Graduate College

The Research Training Group conducts research on the macroeconomic consequences of inequality and how fiscal, financial and monetary policies should take inequality into account.

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Institutes

The department is organized in a departmental structure encompassing scientific and teaching areas and is divided into five institutes for teaching and research.

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