Dominic Rohner
@dominic-rohner.bsky.social
Economics Professor at the Geneva Graduate Institute & the University of Lausanne, studying conflict, development & institutions. Leader of several expert groups on armed conflict. Associate Editor of the "Economic Journal". Author of "The Peace Formula".
New research in Science from @dominic-rohner.bsky.social and others: USAID cuts caused violent conflict to spike immediately in areas that received the most USAID support and last for months. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Aiding peace or conflict? The impact of USAID cuts on violence
Less than a week after its inauguration, the second Trump administration issued a blanket stop-work order for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the largest national human...
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New study Trump's development aid cuts have fueled violence in Africa After the abrupt end of USAID, violence has increased significantly in several African countries. This is confirmed by a new study. The consequences could hardly be reversed. 1/
Trumps Kürzungen bei der Entwicklungshilfe: Studie zeigt dramatische Folgen
Nach dem abrupten Ende der US-Entwicklungshilfe hat die Gewalt in mehreren afrikanischen Ländern deutlich zugenommen. Das belegt eine neue Studie. Die Folgen könnten kaum rückgängig zu machen sein.
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Dans cette édition de Key Research Moments, focus sur Dominic Rohner et la parution en français de La formule de la paix 📘 Un ouvrage qui explore comment l’économie peut contribuer à une paix durable et à la reconstruction post-conflit. 👉En savoir plus https://bit.ly/4mVbq76
Is there an economic formula for peace? Today, Dominic Rohner talks about the key ingredients for curbing armed conflict in the Forum Basiliense. Today, 6:15 – 7:45 PM Lecture Hall 102 | University of Basel, Kollegienhaus, Petersplatz 1, 4051 Basel dgw.philhist.unibas.ch/de/aktuelles...
WP: Science under Threat? A Natural Experiment in Economics, by Dominic Rohner, Oliver Vanden Eynde & Philine Widmer shs.hal.science/halshs-05519...
In this article, Professor @dominic-rohner.bsky.social argues that Europe’s future depends on strengthening democracy and massively investing in science. In a shifting global order, becoming a scientific superpower is key to resilience, talent attraction, and strategic autonomy. shorturl.at/96gcm
Démocratie et science : les deux piliers de la résilience européenne
L’UE doit faire davantage pour accueillir les scientifiques quittant les régimes autoritaires ou les environnements hostiles à la liberté académique.
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🚨Working Paper Alert! "Science under Threat? A Natural Experiment in Economics" ✍️ @dominic-rohner.bsky.social Oliver Vanden Eynde & @phinifa.bsky.social Find out whether and how scientists react to political pressure 👩🔬: www.ifo.de/en/cesifo/pu...
Today's podcast of the German TV channel ZDF covers my book "The Peace Formula" (cup.org/Rohner). Many thanks to Markus Lanz & Richard David Precht for discussing the important topic of "forgotten wars". www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHtc...
Podcast: Vergessene Kriege - Aus dem Auge aus dem Sinn? | Lanz & Precht, Folge 223
YouTube video by ZDFheute Nachrichten
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📢 New #webinar series on #Rules of #Peace! First speaker is #NobelPrize winner James Robinson on 4 Dec at 5pm CET. Jointly organized by Rui Esteves and me, under the umbrella of the Geneva Graduate Institute & CEPR. Register here: cepr.org/events/event...
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Today we are very happy to have @dominic-rohner.bsky.social (Geneva) giving an IPERG Seminar. Usual time: 2.30pm. Room 1038 Everyone is welcomed! @ubeconomics.bsky.social @cpoliticaub.bsky.social @ubmipe.bsky.social @econhistub.bsky.social @economiaempresaub.bsky.social @ub.edu
UB School of Economics@ubeconomics.bsky.social · 11mo agoToday's #seminar: 'Who wins wars' 🗣️@dominic-rohner.bsky.social @gvagrad.bsky.social ⏰14:30 CEST 📍Room 1038, 690 Building 🔗https://f.mtr.cool/ebgpvlvkgm 🗃️ IPERG seminar
📢 Nouvel article de Dominic Rohner @dominic-rohner.bsky.social dans @theconversation.com sur le commerce, la démocratie et les guerres | @gvagrad.bsky.social "…abandonner des alliés de longue date pour des avantages éphémères ne garantit ni la paix ni la prospérité." #paix shorturl.at/26ReG
Le commerce et la démocratie restent les principaux remparts contre les guerres inter-étatiques
Les pays démocratiques ne se font pas la guerre et un commerce international intense tend à réduire le risque de conflit : à quel point ces idées répandues sont-elles justifiées ?
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🆕 Conflict and development 📢 Today on VoxDevTalks, @dominic-rohner.bsky.social (@gvagrad.bsky.social) & Oliver Vanden Eynde (@pse.bsky.social) discuss what we have learned from research on conflict and the key questions that remain unanswered: voxdev.org/topic/instit...
And that's a wrap! The 80th #EconPolicy Panel meeting at @cesifo.org Venice Summer Institute just ended! Many thanks to all the authors and discussants and of course to the organisers: of Dominic Rohner @unil.bsky.social and Oliver Vanden Eynde @pse.bsky.social
In the latest issue of Globe, @dominic-rohner.bsky.social, Professor of International Economics considers the long-term prospects of #globalpeace in the face of the many elements shaking the foundations of the international system in 2025. Read more: www.graduateinstitute.ch/communicatio...
Cash and Conflict: Large-Scale Experimental Evidence from Niger: Premand, Patrick; Rohner, Dominic Patrick
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🆕 Who wins wars? The role of economics in military success Today on VoxDev, Jonathan Federle (Kiel Institute), Dominic Rohner (Geneva Graduate Institute) & Moritz Schularick (Kiel Institute) outline their research on the Chadian-Libyan conflict: voxdev.org/topic/instit...
Who wins wars? The role of economics in military success
It is widely agreed that deep pockets are crucial for military success. Yet, quantitative evidence on the connection between resources and the probability of winning wars is all but missing. Our resea...
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There is still a time to apply for our Master in International Economics Third and final deadline on April 15 @gvagrad.bsky.social @dominic-rohner.bsky.social @johannesmboehm.bsky.social Please repost
Ugo Panizza@upanizza.bsky.social · 2y ago🧵 Thinking about a career in international economics? 1/ Looking to combine academic rigor with policy relevance? Want to make a real impact in economic policy and research? @gvagrad.bsky.social
Jonathan Federle, @dominic-rohner.bsky.social & @schularick.bsky.social study how oil price fluctuations shaped the dynamics of the Chad-Libya conflicts, underscoring the importance of military spending in determining the outcomes of wars: voxdev.org/topic/instit...
Who wins wars? The role of economics in military success
It is widely agreed that deep pockets are crucial for military success. Yet, quantitative evidence on the connection between resources and the probability of winning wars is all but missing. Our resea...
voxdev.org
In an interview by The Maritime Vision, Professor of international economics, @dominic-rohner.bsky.social offers insights into the forces driving global instability, from resource disputes to piracy and neutrality in #geopolitics, 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IOI...
Geopolitics & Conflict Explained | Energy & Resources | Dominic Rohner
YouTube video by Paul-louis Holi
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Just to mention for those going to the "Salon du Livre" in Geneva next week: I will present on Wednesday 19 March from 4pm to 5pm my book "The Peace Formula".
Read an interview with Professor @dominic-rohner.bsky.social on his new book, "The Peace Formula: Voice, Work, and Warranties, Not Violence"👉 shorturl.at/sto1M proposing a set of evidence-based policies to curb armed conflict and build sustainable peace, and join us for the launch👉 shorturl.at/uC6uq
ReCIPE is launching its first virtual course this spring, featuring expert-led lectures on how conflict shapes economic growth & policy. More details & register: recipe.cepr.org/event/virtua... #EconSky @dominic-rohner.bsky.social
6/ ⏳ Deadline: Saturday, March 1! 🔗 Apply now: www.graduateinstitute.ch/application
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5/ 🌍 Join a diverse, globally connected community committed to evidence-based policymaking and shaping the future of international economics.
🧵 Thinking about a career in international economics? 1/ Looking to combine academic rigor with policy relevance? Want to make a real impact in economic policy and research? @gvagrad.bsky.social
Professor Rohner (@dominic-rohner.bsky.social) discusses his Spring 2025 Course on The Economics of Institutions & Democratic governance: Their Functioning & Impact on Peace, Development & Sustainability. Read more about it here 👉 shorturl.at/uGplV
Spotlight | Professor Rohner Discusses the Course The Economics of Institutions and Democratic Governance: Their Functioning and Impact on Peace, Development and Sustainability | IHEID
Professor Rohner Discusses the Course The Economics of Institutions and Democratic Governance: Their functioning and impact on peace, development and sustainability
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🚀 Day 2 of the ReCIPE Annual Conference 2025 is underway! Join leading experts as they discuss conflict, fragility, and their impact on economic growth and policy. 📺 Watch the livestream here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DvB... Learn more about the ReCIPE programme: recipe.cepr.org #EconSky
First ReCIPE Annual Conference 2025 - Day 2: Friday 14 February 2025
YouTube video by CEPR & VideoVox Economics
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