Lukas Haffert

Lukas Haffert is a professor at the University of Geneva who specializes in economic policy and public finance. He gained attention for his critical analysis of Germany's austerity measures, particularly through his essay 'Die schwarze Null. Über die Schattenseiten ausgeglichener Haushalte' (The Black Zero: On the Dark Sides of Balanced Budgets). His work challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding fiscal conservatism in Germany and highlights the potential risks associated with strict budgetary discipline.