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Wolfgang Wiegard

b. 1946

German economist

Economist University teacher
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About Wolfgang Wiegard

Born 1946. Wolfgang Wiegard is a German economist and university teacher.

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.

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.

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Important facts

Born
17 February 1946, Berlin
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Economist, university teacher
Nationality
Germany
Employers
University of Tübingen, Helmut Schmidt University, University of Regensburg
Awards
Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Wolfgang Wiegard?

German economist

When was Wolfgang Wiegard born?

Wolfgang Wiegard was born on 17 February 1946 in Berlin.

What is Wolfgang Wiegard's occupation?

Wolfgang Wiegard is an economist and university teacher.

What nationality is Wolfgang Wiegard?

Wolfgang Wiegard is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wolfgang Wiegard

· Wikidata: Q105255

· DBpedia: Wolfgang Wiegard

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