description Dennis Snower Overview
Dennis Snower is a prominent economist and academic known for his extensive research in macroeconomics, labor economics, and public policy. He is most widely recognized for co-developing the insider-outsider theory of unemployment alongside Swedish economist Assar Lindbeck, which analyzes how labor market dynamics and wage rigidity lead to persistent unemployment. Throughout his career, he has held significant academic positions, including serving as the president of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany.
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What is Dennis Snower known for in labor economics?
He co-developed the insider-outsider theory of employment and unemployment with Swedish economist Assar Lindbeck. The theory distinguishes protected incumbent workers from job seekers who remain outside the labor market ([Kiel Institute profile](https://www.kielinstitut.de/experts/dennis-j-snower/)).
Where did Dennis Snower teach and lead an economics institute?
He was president of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy from October 2004 until February 2019. He is also a professor of macroeconomics and sustainability at the Hertie School in Berlin.
What did Dennis Snower study besides unemployment?
His work covers macroeconomics, labor economics, welfare systems, inflation, and public policy. He also developed caring economics with Tania Singer and high-low search theory with Steve Alpern.
What is Dennis Snower's academic background?
He earned a BA and MA from New College at Oxford University, followed by an MA and PhD from Princeton University. Before moving to Kiel, he was a professor at Birkbeck College, University of London.
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