When was Hans-Werner Sinn born?

Hans-Werner Sinn was born on 7 March 1948 in Brake.

What positions has Hans-Werner Sinn held?

Positions held by Hans-Werner Sinn include: president (1999–2016).

Where did Hans-Werner Sinn study?

Hans-Werner Sinn was educated at University of Mannheim, University of Münster.

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Hans-Werner Sinn

German economist

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Hans-Werner Sinn is a German economist who served as President of the Ifo Institute for Economic Research from 1999 to 2016. He currently serves on the German ministry of economy's advisory council. He is Professor Emeritus of Economics and Public Finance at LMU Munich.

Quick facts

Born: 7 March 1948 wd
Place of birth: Brake wd
Citizenship: Germany wd
Occupation: economist, university teacher wd
Political party: Social Democratic Party of Germany (until 1970) wd
Education: University of Mannheim, University of Münster wd
Spouse: Gerlinde Sinn wd
Official website: hanswernersinn.de wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

president (1999–2016)

Awards wd

Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2005)
Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art (2008)
Dinosaur of the Year (2009)
doctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki
University Teacher of the Year (2016)
Gustav Stolper Prize
Ludwig Erhard Prize for Publications in Economics (2013)

Questions

When was Hans-Werner Sinn born?: Hans-Werner Sinn was born on 7 March 1948 in Brake.
What positions has Hans-Werner Sinn held?: Positions held by Hans-Werner Sinn include: president (1999–2016).
Where did Hans-Werner Sinn study?: Hans-Werner Sinn was educated at University of Mannheim, University of Münster.

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