Stefan Kooths

How is the German economy developing in the context of global dependencies and geopolitical tensions – and what role does the USA play as a driver of demand, monetary policy and technological innovation? Stefan Kooths analyzes current data, outlines undesirable macroeconomic developments and shows which course Germany must set in order to gain strength in global competition.

Stefan Kooths is Head of Economics at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy and Professor of Economics at the BSP Business and Law School in Berlin and Hamburg.

In the series And now? – How Germany and Europe remain capable of acting
Germany and Europe are facing major challenges – but every crisis also opens up opportunities for renewal.
Under the title “And now?”, this series brings together renowned experts from the fields of politics, science, journalism and economics. They analyze the causes of the current crises and at the same time point out concrete perspectives: for a sustainable economy, a resilient democracy, a realistic European policy and a state that protects security and freedom in equal measure.