Wolfgang Wiegard

Wolfgang Wiegard (born February 17, 1946) is a German economist and member of the German Council of Economic Experts. He served as chairman of the council from April 2002 to March 2005.[1]

Wolfgang Wiegard
Born (1946-02-17) February 17, 1946
Berlin, Germany
NationalityGerman
FieldPublic finance
School or
tradition		Neoclassical economics

Born in Berlin, Wiegard studied at the University of Heidelberg, receiving his doctoral degree in economics in 1981. Since 1999 Wiegard holds a tenured professorship in economics at the University of Regensburg.[1]

Wiegard is considered a strong proponent of neoclassical supply-side economics. He is also a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany.[2]

References
  1. "Curriculum vitae of Professor Dr. Wolfgang Wiegard". German Council of Economic Experts. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
  2. Wolfgang Wiegard: the neoclassical Social Democrat. Handelsblatt. 12 November 2002. Retrieved on 10 May 2010. (in German)
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