School of Economics and Political Science 

(SEPS-HSG)

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03/17/22

OUR MISSION @SEPS

As the School of Economics and Political Science (SEPS) we unite two important core subjects of the HSG and follow three main objectives: internationally recognized top-level research work, high-quality teaching, and a visible profile in economic policy and in international and European politics.
Courses
03/17/22
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Studying @SEPS

Have a look at our Degree Programmes in Economics and International Affairs
Events
12/06/21
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What`s Happening @SEPS

Check out our latest events
Research
03/14/22
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Research Seminars

Our Research Seminars serve as a forum for the presentation and discussion of current research in Economics and Political Science.
People
08/04/22
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HSG insights with Paolo Piacquadio

SEPS-Professor Paolo Piacquadio teilt seine ersten Eindrücke von der HSG, spricht über seine Forschung und die Wirkung, die er zu erzielen hofft.
People
08/04/22
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SEPS begrüßt das neue Fakultätsmitglied Prof. Bruno Caprettini

Assistant Professor for Trade and Development

People
06/27/22
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SEPS begrüßt das neue Fakultätsmitglied Prof. Hannah Smidt

Assistant Professor for Political Science with special focus on International Organisation and Governance

People
06/27/22
Elsa Massoc
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SEPS begrüßt das neue Fakultätsmitglied Prof. Elsa Massoc

Assistant Professor for Political Science with special focus on International Political Economy

People
06/27/22
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SEPS begrüßt das neue Fakultätsmitglied Prof. Lyudmila Grigoryeva

Associate Professor for Quantitative Methods for Economics

People
06/07/22
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Mundell Prize awarded to Charles Gottlieb

The Mundell Prize is awarded for the best paper in the Canadian Journal of Economics by a young author.

People
06/03/22
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Prof. Dr. Silvana Tenreyro was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Economic Sciences

Silvana Tenreyro is a leading academic in macroeconomic disciplines and a role model for the fact that top-level academic performance can be reconciled with an active involvement in economic policy bodies.

Courses
05/30/22
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Prof. Martin Kolmar

wins 2022 HSG Impact Award for his research project on the "Ethics of the Covid-19 Pandemic"
People
05/30/22
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SEPS says thank you to Prof. Dr. Monika Bütler

Her farewell lecture took place on 19 May

Courses
05/30/22
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HSG`s commitment to Sustainability

Prof. Tina Freyburg talks about the MIA programmes specialization in “Sustainability and Development”.
 
04/25/22
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Ask Your Prof: "Every War Must End"

International Affairs students participated in a discussion with Prof. James Davis on the strands of scholarship on war termination & explore their implications for the ending the war between Ukraine & Russia.

Courses
04/07/22
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The Russian-Ukrainian War

Prof. Dr. James Davis serves on a panel of experts on the Ukraine war
People
02/10/22
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Dr. Julian Eckl

Political Scientist at HSG weighs in on financial contributions of the World Health Organization

Events
04/07/22
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Nobel Perspectives Life!

On November 29 Prof. Dr. Beatrix Eugster discussed with the Nobel Laureates Michael Spence questions on “The future of work and education”.

Media releases
04/07/22
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Prof. Dr. Philipp Thaler & Dr. Benjamin Hofmann

Study: Switzerland has to make a decision in the trilemma of its energy policy goals.

Events
02/14/22
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Public Lectures 2022

Join us for our Spring Public Lectures
People
01/17/22
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Dr. Eri Bertsou

The SEPS is looking forward to welcoming Dr. Eri Bertsou as a SNSF Eccellenza Professor as of Autumn Semester 2022. She is a democracy expert and will focus on the topics of citizen behavior and expertise in politics.
People
04/07/22
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Prof. Dr. Philipp Thaler

"The EU's approach to energy issues can be dangerous for Switzerland"
People
04/07/22
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Congratulations to Dr. Prof. Beatrix Eugster!

Prof. Dr. Beatrix Eugster received the Swiss Prize for Educational Research together with Simone Balestra and Helge Liebert
People
10/15/21
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Congratulations Dr. Lina Seitzl!

We congratulate Dr. Lina Seitzl for her election to the German Bundestag. We wish her all the best for her future work as a member of the parliament
Research
06/16/22

Academic Vacancies

We are currently accepting applications for our Ph.D. programme in Economics and Econometrics (PEcon-GPEF) for fall 2022.
For more information, please click here.

Research and Teaching Assistant
Prof. Michael Lechner

Research Assistant & Ph.D. Positions in Economics and Econometrics

PhD Position in Political Science within the SNSF project VAR-EXP: Varieties of Expertise (m/w/d)
The group of Dr. Eri Bertsou, Department of Political Science at the University of St.Gallen

People
04/07/22
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Prof. Dr. Martin Kolmar

"The good life and the climate crisis"
People
04/07/22
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Nobel Prize Winners

The SEPS congratulates our two Honorary Doctors of Economics, Prof. Dr. Guido Imbens & Prof. Dr. Joshua Angrist on this year’s award of the Nobel Prize!
People
04/07/22
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Congratulations Prof. Dr. Frank Pisch!

Assistant Prof. Dr. Frank Pisch is winner of the SEPS Excellence in Teaching award

People
04/07/22
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Student Union awards Prof. Dr. Martin Kolmar with Teaching Award

Award given at this years 2021 virtual dies academicus
People
12/06/21
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Prof. Dr. Matthias Fengler wins HSG Impact award

The HSG Impact Awards acknowledge research projects at the University of St.Gallen which have an a recognisable impact on society.
Courses
06/17/21
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Next Generation: The Open Science Initiative

Prof. Christian Keuschnigg talks about the project and its student impact.