Wolfgang Wiegard (born 17 February 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 | 17 February 1946 |
| Nationality | German |
| Academic career | |
| Field | Public 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 edit
- ^ a b "Curriculum vitae of Professor Dr. Wolfgang Wiegard". German Council of Economic Experts. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
- ^ Wolfgang Wiegard: the neoclassical Social Democrat. Handelsblatt. 12 November 2002. Retrieved on 10 May 2010. (in German)
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