Professor Dr. Michael Stimmelmayr

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Biography

Michael Stimmelmayr is a professor at ETH Zurich, specializing in Public Economics. He has extensively researched fiscal policy, public goods, and the economic effects of taxation. His work integrates theoretical frameworks with empirical data to assess government revenue mechanisms and expenditure programs. Stimmelmayr has contributed to various academic journals and is recognized for his ability to analyze the impact of economic policies on social welfare. His expertise encompasses the intersection of economics and public policy, focusing on optimizing the allocation of resources in a governmental context. Stimmelmayr actively participates in academic discussions on improving public financial management and enhancing the effectiveness of budgetary processes.

Research Interests

Public Economics Fiscal Policy Taxation Public Goods Economic Policy

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)

Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.