Markus Peters successfully defends his thesis

On 2 June Markus successfully defended his thesis "Essays on Savings Behavior, Inflation Measurement, and Growth".

Markus and IIES director Jakob Svensson at the defense

Tobias Laun at the National Institute for Economic Research (Konjunkturinstitutet) acted as opponent.

 

About the thesis

Overview of the defense

By combining detailed data and mathematical models, Markus' thesis improves the understanding of pressing issues in many of today’s economies, including, for example, the effects of aging populations on pensions and wealth, as well as how to accurately measure inflation and economic growth.

Read more about Markus' thesis

Markus will join Swedish company NordiCare as Supply and Purchasing Manager in the fall.