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Dominic Rohner

@dominic-rohner.bsky.social
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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".

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The Politics of Inequality @excinequality.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
3/3 @dominic-rohner.bsky.social on Inequality and Insurgency: t1p.de/8aiao
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Aidan Milliff @aidanmilliff.com · 15/05/2026
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/...
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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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sanneru.bsky.social @sanneru.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
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/
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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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HEC Lausanne @heclausanne.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
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 bit.ly/4mVbq76
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University of Basel | Social Sciences @dgw.philhist.unibas.ch · 09/03/2026
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...
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Economic thought @economicthought.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
WP: Science under Threat? A Natural Experiment in Economics, by Dominic Rohner, Oliver Vanden Eynde & Philine Widmer shs.hal.science/halshs-05519...
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Geneva Graduate Institute @gvagrad.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
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
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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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CESifo @cesifo.org · 26/02/2026
🚨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...
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Dominic Rohner @dominic-rohner.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
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...
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Podcast: Vergessene Kriege - Aus dem Auge aus dem Sinn? | Lanz & Precht, Folge 223
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Dominic Rohner @dominic-rohner.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
📢 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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Francesc Amat @cescamat.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
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
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Research Office @gvagrad-research.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
📢 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
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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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VoxDev @voxdev.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
🆕 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...
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Centre for Economic Policy Research @cepr.org · 24/06/2025
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
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Geneva Graduate Institute @gvagrad.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
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...
Peace for Our Time? The Long-Run Implications of Current Trends
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NEP-DEV: Development @repec-nep-dev.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Cash and Conflict: Large-Scale Experimental Evidence from Niger: Premand, Patrick; Rohner, Dominic Patrick
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VoxDev @voxdev.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
🆕 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...
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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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Ugo Panizza @upanizza.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
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
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Emaan Siddique @emaansiddique.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
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...
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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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Geneva Graduate Institute @gvagrad.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
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...
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Geopolitics & Conflict Explained | Energy & Resources | Dominic Rohner
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Dominic Rohner @dominic-rohner.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
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".
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Geneva Graduate Institute @gvagrad.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
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
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Centre for Economic Policy Research @cepr.org · 27/02/2025
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
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Ugo Panizza @upanizza.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
6/ ⏳ Deadline: Saturday, March 1! 🔗 Apply now: www.graduateinstitute.ch/application
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Ugo Panizza @upanizza.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
5/ 🌍 Join a diverse, globally connected community committed to evidence-based policymaking and shaping the future of international economics.
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Ugo Panizza @upanizza.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
🧵 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
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Ugo Panizza @upanizza.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
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MINT | Geneva Graduate Institute @gvagrad-mint.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
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
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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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Centre for Economic Policy Research @cepr.org · 14/02/2025
🚀 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
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First ReCIPE Annual Conference 2025 - Day 2: Friday 14 February 2025
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Ugo Panizza @upanizza.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
1/ People often associate Switzerland with banks, watches, and chocolate. This couldn't be more misleading. Switzerland is a powerhouse in higher education &, thanks to its outstanding universities, at the forefront of various industries. @dominic-rohner.bsky.social www.snf.ch/en/GE6gS3Zsp...
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SNSF and ERI partners reject cuts
The SNSF and the ERI partners are calling on the Federal Council to abandon the planned cost-cutting measures.
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Ugo Panizza @upanizza.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Must read review. Agustin Benetrix Hayley Pallan and I are currently revising our paper where we try to understand why the cross-country correlation between FDI and growth and the role of local conditions have be changing over time. The paper is here ideas.repec.org/p/gii/giihei...
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The Elusive Link Between FDI and Economic Growth
This paper revisits the link between FDI and economic growth in emerging and developing economies. When we study the early decades of our sample, we find that there is no statistically significant cor
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Geneva Graduate Institute @gvagrad.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Join the launch of Professor @dominic-rohner.bsky.social's New Book: "The Peace Formula: Voice, Work, and Warranties, Not Violence" offering groundbreaking insights into the causes of conflict and strategies for peacebuilding. 📅March 10th shorturl.at/uC6uq #academicsky #booksky
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Centre for Economic Policy Research @cepr.org · 10/02/2025
CEPR Discussion Papers Week Ending 09/02/2025 - mailchi.mp/cepr/cepr-di... 22 new Discussion Papers published this past week #EconSky
CEPR Discussion Papers Week Ending 09/02/2025 - https://mailchi.mp/cepr/cepr-discussion-papers-week-ending-13567425

Check out the 22 new Discussion Papers from CEPR published this past week #EconSky
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Ugo Panizza @upanizza.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Economics for a better world Join us on Tuesday February 4 at 2:30 PM Geneva time to learn about out master program in economics @gvagrad.bsky.social @dominic-rohner.bsky.social @johannesmboehm.bsky.social @wederdim.bsky.social register at www.graduateinstitute.ch/communicatio...
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Ugo Panizza @upanizza.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
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Kiel Institut @kiel.institute · 22/01/2025
💰 Money wins wars: A new study from Jonathan Federle, @schularick.bsky.social & @dominic-rohner.bsky.social analyzes 700+ conflicts (1977–2013) and finds financial power is key. A 10% GDP boost in military spending raises the chance of victory by 32% 👇 www.ifw-kiel.de/publications...
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Empirical Study: Money Wins Wars
Whether a state emerges as a winner or loser from a military conflict is significantly determined by its financial resources. This has been shown for the first time in a new empirical analysis of the ...
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CCDP | Centre on Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding @gvagrad-ccdp.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
🌍 CCDP Faculty Associate, Professor Dominic Rohner (@dominic-rohner.bsky.social) published an article in Euoserver with insights on how to bring peace in 2025. He recently published The Peace Formula (Cambridge University Press, 2024).
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Geneva Graduate Institute @gvagrad.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
"The world stands at a crossroads, with more than 50 state-based armed conflicts currently raging worldwide — a distressingly high record in the post-World War II era." How to bring peace in 2025 Article by Prof. @dominic-rohner.bsky.social in @euobserver.com euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...
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How to bring peace in 2025
More than 50 state-based armed conflicts currently raging worldwide — a distressingly high record in the post-World War II era, writes Dominic Rohner, professor at the University of Lausanne and autho...
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Dominic Rohner @dominic-rohner.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
How to make #democracies less vulnerable against dismantling by #populists and would-be autocrats? See my article in the Austrian newspaper Die Presse: www.diepresse.com/19246221/int...
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Intakte Feuerlöscher für die anfälligen Demokratien
Ziel müssen widerstandsfähige Institutionen sein, damit undemokratische Politiker möglichst wenig Schaden anrichten.
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Ugo Panizza @upanizza.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
The first deadline in in two days (there will be other deadline but many advantages to meeting the first)
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Ugo Panizza @upanizza.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
6/ 💬 Learn more & hear from our students here: 🔗 lnkd.in/ey7HCjAX 📢 Know someone interested? Retweet and share this with them! Let's shape the future of economics together. #Economics #MastersProgram #Geneva #GlobalImpact #PolicyMaking
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Ugo Panizza @upanizza.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
5/ First Deadline: January 15, 2025 🕒 Apply early for: Lower application fees Better financial aid opportunities Higher chances of securing first-choice housing www.graduateinstitute.ch/application#1
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Everything you need to know to apply for a master or a PhD programme at the Graduate Institute.
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Ugo Panizza @upanizza.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
4/ Geneva: Truly International and always beautiful 🌍 Study alongside peers from 100+ countries, fostering a global perspective. 📍The heart of diplomacy and home to the UN, WTO, ILO, WHO, and others. 📍 Summers by Lake Geneva, winters skiing in world-class resorts.
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Ugo Panizza @upanizza.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
3/ Career Success 🎯 Graduates work at World Bank, IMF, EBRD, WTO, and more. 🎯 Over 90% of students secure a job or PhD placement by graduation. 🎯 Around 1/3 pursue a PhD in economics.
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Ugo Panizza @upanizza.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
2/ Comprehensive Curriculum ✅ Training in econometrics, math, micro, and macro. ✅ A strong policy focus to tackle global challenges.
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Ugo Panizza @upanizza.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
🌟 Economics for a Better World 🌟 @gvagrad.bsky.social 🎓 Passionate about economics & policy? Our Master’s in Economics provides rigorous academic training & practical skills for real-world impact. 🧵👇 1/6 (please repost) @johannesmboehm.bsky.social @dominic-rohner.bsky.social
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Dominic Rohner @dominic-rohner.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
See my new op-ed on what policies can foster peace
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Centre for Economic Policy Research @cepr.org · 06/01/2025
Call for applications for the 2025 Max Planck Summer School on the Political Economy of Conflict and Redistribution. Organisers: Kai A. Konrad @maxplanck.de, Dan Kovenock (ChapmanUni), Dominic Rohner @gvagrad.bsky.social @unil.bsky.social Deadline: 31/3/25 👉 cepr.org/events/max-p... #EconSky 📈📉
The Political Economy of Conflict and Redistribution (PolEcCon) Summer School 2025 is aimed at young researchers in the early stage of their careers as PhD students and Postdocs, notably in the fields of Economics and Political Science. The School provides research-oriented lectures by senior experts in the field of the Political Economy of Conflict and Redistribution.

Methodologically it will cover theory and experiments in the field and in the laboratory. In addition to these lectures, participants will have the opportunity to present and discuss their own research to the whole group. There will also be a panel discussion by the Summer School lecturers. Opportunities will also be available for work and discussion in informal groups that might lead to collaborative research efforts among the participants.

The working language of the Summer School is English.
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Ugo Panizza @upanizza.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Happy New Year to everybody! And if you want to study economics (or you know somebody who wants to do it) See ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
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