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Christoph Thoenissen

@thoenissenc.bsky.social
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Professor of Economics @ University of Sheffield. Macro. Up North. Peak District aficionado. Own views, obvs.

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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Have you looked at the news from Berlin today?
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Quite looking forward to Trump having to present the World Cup trophy to Spain.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
It’s been away for so long, it’s taken on a new nationality and forgotten how to speak English after 60 years.
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Carlo "Realism, Gedankenfetzen und Rants" Masala @carlomasala1.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
It's not coming home again
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Quite looking forward to Trump having to present the World Cup trophy to Spain.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Apart from a happy pointer!
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Since rejoining on the old, semidetached, terms isn’t going to be an option, I don’t think any government could be neutral on eventually adopting the Euro, Schengen, etc.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
I admire a principled stance, but I wouldn’t let a passport renewal fee of £94.50 separate me from my family. Plus it’s about 1/5 of the price of renouncing one’s UK citizenship.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
So what is the difference between “not being bothered” and ‘having no desire to acquire’? It’s the same thing. Not in any way related to Spain not allowing dual nationality?
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
It’s not a small subset of dual nationals who took additional UK nationality versus “British Nationals“ who have dual nationality. It’s the difference between UK citizens who choose to live in the UK and UK citizens who choose to live abroad and can’t be bothered to renew their passports.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
My colleagues and I at the School of Economics at the University of Sheffield are looking to hire a lecturer in economics specialising either in macroeconomics, finance or applied econometrics. We are a friendly bunch located in a nice part of the world. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQS028/l...
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Lecturer in Economics at University of Sheffield
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
The size of the phone box reflects the nutrition available.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Rare aerial phenomenon last observed in late 2025 seen in Peak District sky…
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
I cannot believe this is catching people out. Not entering your home country with a foreign passport has always been the correct way to do it. There is even a sign to that effect at the channel tunnel.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Surprised that team USA aren’t kitted out by Hugo Boss… apnews.com/article/ralp...
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US Olympians are greeted at Milan's airport with star-spangled Ralph Lauren uniforms
U.S. Freestyle Olympic silver medalist Jaelin Kauf and her teammates have been fitted with their Ralph Lauren uniforms for the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
It would be so fun to arrest some of these ICE agents, ask them if they are citizens (of Italy) and then deport them - via a reception centre in Albania. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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‘A militia that kills’: uproar in Italy over ICE security role at Winter Olympics
Milan’s mayor says agents’not welcome’ in co-host city and that Italy can take care of security itself
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
To think that being an American in Europe was ever considered a status symbol is peak US exceptionalism.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
For the sake of British farming, why has this award not been transferred to the US president?
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
On the benefits of delegation to courageous central bankers. www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/dat...
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International central bankers on the statement by Federal Reserve Chair Powell on 11 January 2026
The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the European Union countries which have adopted the euro. Our main task is to maintain price stability in the euro area and so preserve the purch...
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
The last sunset of 2025 over the Peak. I wish you all a happy and prosperous 2026!
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
What is next, a special tax for non-smokers who selfishly deny the government cigarette duty? What about people who don't drink alcohol?
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
One of these positions would be suitable for an applied macroeconomist, the other for an applied micro/household finance specialist.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
My colleagues and I at the School of Economics at the @sheffielduni.bsky.social are looking for two Research Associates to work with me on a @leverhulme.ac.uk funded research project "Productivity and House Prices". www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOP722/r... www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOP721/r...
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Research Associate at University of Sheffield
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Those cars are built in the US not Germany…
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Just those miserable sods who stupidly equate every football fan with a fascist.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Germany’s lefties are European, if not world champions in being miserable. Here they are begrudging football fans waving flags.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
As an (ex) economics professor you have a perceived reputation of eccentricity to uphold. Coming across as slightly right wing also won’t disappoint…
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
found out through some random googling that Allgemeinwissen is known as “general knowledge” in English. I find it hateful and undignified that there is so little of it around.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
On Friday 27 June, I’ll be taking on the Big Walk in support of neurological disease research at the University of Sheffield -- come rain or shine with the former being more likely than that latter! Please donate to this very good cause if you can. www.justgiving.com/page/christo...
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Just over a week left to apply for a lectureship in macroeconomics at the University of Sheffield. Nice place to live and a great place to work! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMZ917/l...
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Lecturer in Economics at University of Sheffield
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Peter Tennant @pwgtennant.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Latest migration figures show a 17% drop in international student applications. An unbelievable act of economic self harm that is destroying the crown jewel of Britain's modern economy. UK #HigherEd generates around £265bn per year. Around 250x more than fishing. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
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UK net migration fell to 431,000 in 2024, down almost 50% from 2023, ONS estimates - follow live
The ONS says the drop is
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Those hoops aren’t that onerous to stop anyone who really wants to exercise their Treaty rights.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
As an EU citizen your non-EU wife can settle anywhere in Europe with you.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
It’s also complete bollocks. I live in a village of no more than 50 houses and 5 Tesla. If you make the right car, people will buy it.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Seeing the long passport queues has helped make my daughter a proud European as she zips past immigration waving her EU passport. Why would anyone want to take that away from her?
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
My colleagues and I at the University of Sheffield are looking to hire a lecturer in Macroeconomics. I know that I'm probably somewhat biased, but this a really nice place to work and live. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMZ917/l...
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Lecturer in Economics at University of Sheffield
An opportunity for an academic position as a Lecturer in Economics is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
" the pact is closer to a protection payment to a mob boss than a liberalising agreement between sovereign countries" www.ft.com/content/7e92...
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Britain’s trade deal with Trump may not be good news for the world
Starmer’s choice undermines multilateralism and poses risks to the UK
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Seems like the new Pope and I have the same favourite beer.
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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
"I'm going to govern in econometrics" is a winning campaign slogan for the ages.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
One terrorist act and their Germanness is gone. Hard to argue against. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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‘One mistake and their Germanness is gone’: how idea of stripping citizenship for crimes spread across Europe
Recent proposals put forward in countries such as Sweden, Finland and Germany reflect wider shift, say analysts
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Never rock up to a lecture theatre without a coffee in hand, or at least a water bottle.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Make India Great Again.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Assuming Greek government debt / GDP of around 150%, this OMG primary surplus barely covers the interest payments… Not sure what the excitement is about.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
What an utter act of vandalism. How is one supposed to holiday in France without bringing back at least a kilo of Tomme de Savoie, Beaufort and Abondance? Incroyable. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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Travellers arriving in Great Britain face import ban on EU meat and dairy
Government introduces measure to prevent spread of foot-and-mouth disease after rise in cases across Europe
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Not sure what an i-94 is, but can it be pinned on to clothing so that everyone can see who is a foreigner and who is not?
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Guess we have to add mortgages to the list of things Americans can no longer afford because they didn’t want to vote for the nice black lady…
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Duncan Weldon @duncanweldon.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Excellent column from @katie0martin.ft.com on.ft.com/3XPTBLE Markets could get a lot worse — and quickly
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Markets could get a lot worse — and quickly
The concern now among bankers and hedge fund managers is that something, somewhere could break
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
This is an embarrassing day for all academic economists. Some of the best of our kind arguably work in the United States and then the US government does THIS! Just pack up colleagues, your work has zero impact, none at all. Go and retrain to teach business studies, or subsistence farming, anything.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Good Abondance and Reblochon cheese is also getting problematic to procure. Bloody Brexit.
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Christoph Thoenissen @thoenissenc.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
The next series of the Handmaid’s Tale is going to be a documentary.
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