David Baumann

David is a PhD candidate in economics at the World Trade Institute (WTI) under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Joseph Francois. His research focuses on the intersection of climate and energy policy with international trade, employing advanced econometric methods and quantitative tools such as computable general equilibrium modeling and multi-region input-output analysis. His work emphasizes the cross-border effects of structural changes in energy and electricity systems, and the impact of climate and environmental regulation on trade and global value chains.

Prior to joining the WTI, David has worked as a research assistant for a large longitudinal social structure study, as an assistant in energy and climate economics at an economics consultancy working for the Swiss government, and as an academic intern in the section for market regulation at the Swiss Federal Office of Energy.

David holds an MSc in Applied Economic Analysis with special qualification in Trade and International Development from the University of Bern. He has a strong interest in climate and energy economics, international trade, regulatory frameworks, and data-driven policy analysis. His expertise includes programming, quantitative modeling, and data visualization to inform decision-making in complex policy environments.