Dr. Clara Egger

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Clara Egger is an Assistant Professor at the Erasmus School of Behavioural and Social Sciences, part of Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her research interests broadly focus on political economy, crises, and crisis management policies. She aims to build global resilience against current and future crises, particularly those triggered by climate change, economic disruptions, and social inequalities. Egger's work emphasizes the design of fair and equitable institutions that can withstand exogenous shocks while prioritizing the role of citizens in crisis preparedness and management policies. Initially focused on the role of citizens in governance within crisis-affected countries, her research has evolved to include the analysis of democracies' resilience to domestic crises. Her academic journey showcases her commitment to improving global governance and crisis response strategies.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2016-09-01 — Present

Erasmus University Rotterdam • Rotterdam, NL

Engages in research and teaching in the field of political economy and crisis management.

Awards

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International Organization Section Award

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Shortlisted for Jean Blondel PhD Prize

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Research Award in Humanitarian Policy

Courses

Master's thesis/Final Res. Project International Organisations Development Professional Development Global Development Issues

Requirements for Erasmus University Rotterdam

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:91
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Econometrics, Mathematics, Statistics or Industrial Engineering Advanced Mathematics (Calculus, Linear Algebra) Applied Statistics Econometrics and Time-series analysis
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor diploma or graduation statement
  • Official academic transcript
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Course descriptions for Mathematics prerequisites
Specialization Notes

Department of Econometrics / MSc Econometrics and Management Science.