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Chair of Economic Policy

We aim to conduct fundamental research and inspire students through high-quality teaching. We contribute to creating a deeper understanding of the current and future economic challenges facing our global economy.
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Porfessor Freytag's latest paper, "Economic globalisation and Africa’s quest for greener and more inclusive growth: The missing linkExternal link" has been published in the Jena Research Paper Series (JERP). Additionally, Professor Freytag's newest book, "Reconsidering Central Bank IndeopendenceExternal link" is available from Cambridge University Press. Together with his colleagues Stan Du Plessis and Dawie van Lill from Stellenbosch University, Professor Freytag emphasizes the importance of independent central banks and analyzes current challenges and developments. Enjoy reading!

  1. Reconsidering Central Bank Independence

    New book by Andreas Freytag in cooperation with Stellenbosch University, South Africa, about the role of central bank independence
  2. Defending Globalization

    Andreas Freytag's contribution at the CATO Institute on the topic of the balance of payments, using Germany and the USA as examples.
  3. ANC-EFF coalition as "poison for South Africa's economic development"

    A comment by Professor Andreas Freytag in a report by ZDF.
  4. Andreas Freytag is a member of CREDO.

    Democracy research in South Africa
  5. Exit the EU? The sure path to rapid decline!

    A comment by Andreas Freytag on membership in the European Union.
  6. Membership in the Academy of Nonprofit Sciences in Erfurt

    Mr. Freytag is a full member with a seat and vote in the Humanities Division.
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