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Dr. Stephan Klasen

Dr. Klasen was an internationally acclaimed development economist and lead investigator in global poverty, gender inequality, and the economics of demographic change at Göttingen.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Poverty Measurement, Gender Inequality, Development Economics, Missing Women
Academic position: Chair of Development Economics & Founder of Courant Research Centre
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Poverty Measurement, Gender Inequality, Development Economics are advised to consult formal department application channels.

Uni Göttingen guide ↗Social-sciences subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

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