Dr. Mathias Hoffmann

Professor

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Biography

Mathias Hoffmann is a Professor of International Trade Finance in the Department of Economics at the University of Zurich. His research focuses on macroeconomic aspects of international financial integration and its links to asset markets and the macroeconomy. His recent publications include articles on the determinants of international capital flows and imbalances, the international transmission of business cycles, and banking regulation related to international risk sharing. Prior to his position in Zurich, he was a Professor of Economics at the University of Dortmund and a Lecturer at Southampton University, in addition to being a visiting scholar at the University of California at Berkeley. Mathias Hoffmann has held visiting positions at the Deutsche Bundesbank and the Hong Kong Institute of Monetary Research, and he is a fellow of the CESifo network. He obtained his undergraduate education in economics and mathematics from WHU Koblenz and Brandeis University, and he earned a PhD in Economics from the European University Institute in Florence.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Zurich • Zürich

Professor of International Trade Finance in the Department of Economics.

Professor

— 2006-01-01

University of Dortmund •

Professor of Economics.

Lecturer

— Present

Southampton University •

Lecturer position.

Visiting Scholar

— Present

University of California at Berkeley •

Conducted research as a visiting scholar.

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
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  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law