Degree in Economics, Universität Münster; PhD in Economics, University of Bochum. Formerly, Research Fellow, University of Bochum and Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung, Mannheim; Lecturer, Fachhochschule Bochum and Universität Witten-Herdecke; Trade Promotion Officer, International Trade Centre. Since 2004, with World Economic Forum: since 2005, Senior Economist; since 2008, current position. Co-Author, Global Competitiveness Report. Co-Editor, Arab World Competitiveness Report and Global Enabling Trade Report. Research interests: national competitiveness, international trade policy, regional integration, economic development in the Middle East, Europe and Central Asia, benchmarking indicators.

Últimos Artículos

Crecimiento Económico

Have we reached 'peak' well-being?

We all want our children to have better lives. This is what made life today better than ever before in human history. On average, we are wealthier, have better access to healthcare, are m...

17 ene 2017

Crecimiento Económico

We’re less productive than in the past. Here are five potential explanations

In the decades after Robert Solow identified technology as a driver of growth, productivity grew hand in hand with innovation. But that’s no longer the case.

28 sep 2016

Crecimiento Económico

What impact will Brexit have on the UK’s competitiveness?

The United Kingdom’s economic relationship with the European Union is incredibly complex and it is impossible to know exactly how Britain’s exit – once it happens – will affect the countr...

27 sep 2016

Crecimiento Económico

How data can help improve the state of the world

In a recent article, Harvard University's Ricardo Hausmann raised some interesting points about the value of benchmarking exercises and how best to use them. We would like to explore some...

26 abr 2016