Economist and thought leader Hans-Werner Sinn: “The economy is not a concert of wishes, but the foundation of our society.”
Hans-Werner Sinn is an economist, thought leader and, above all, a plain-speaking speaker. He is undisputedly one of the most distinguished speakers of his generation. He has left his mark on the economic world with his trenchant analyses and unwavering facts.
In his keynotes, he repeatedly makes it clear that he is not just interested in imparting knowledge. Rather, he wants to make people think and encourage them to question economic contexts courageously and seriously.
“The truth is often uncomfortable – but indispensable.” Hans-Werner Sinn.
Born in Brake near Bielefeld in 1948, Hans-Werner Sinn began his career by studying economics in Münster and Mannheim. After completing his doctorate and habilitation, he moved to the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, where he trained generations of economists as a professor. As President of the ifo Institute for Economic Research (1999-2016), he shaped the economic policy landscape in Europe like no other.
His books – including bestsellers such as “The Euro Trap” and “Can Germany still be saved?” – have become standard works and have shaped an entire generation of managers and decision-makers.
If you were to ask someone close to Hans-Werner Sinn what makes him so special as a thought leader and speaker, these three points would certainly come up:
- the courage to be clear
Hans-Werner Sinn is not a speaker who gets lost in generalities. He addresses things as they are – and that is precisely what makes him so unique. His analyses are well-founded, precise and often provocative. He challenges his audience, but he also leaves them with a better understanding of the world.
- he makes economics understandable for everyone
“Complexity is no excuse for a lack of transparency,” says Sinn. With this guiding principle, he communicates even the most difficult topics in such a way that they become tangible for experts and laypeople alike. He is able to get to the heart of complicated issues in a human, approachable way.
- openly addressing current issues
From the energy transition to globalization and the challenges of the euro – Hans-Werner Sinn brings light into the darkness. His lectures are not only informative, but always highly topical and always on the pulse of the times
Interested in many things and in love with art
In addition to his role as an academic and speaker, Hans-Werner Sinn is also a man with a wide range of interests. He wrote the book “Cold Start”, a critical analysis of German reunification policy. This work underlines his passion for social issues and his ability to look beyond the economic horizon.
In his private life, he loves art and culture, a facet that shows that he is not only an analytical thinker, but also a person with a deep connection to the creative side of life.
For whom is a lecture by Hans-Werner Sinn suitable? His lectures are of benefit to a wide range of target groups:
- Companies who want to better understand economic trends and their impact.
- Managers looking for insights into global developments.
- Political decision-makers who appreciate well-founded analyses.
- Events looking for an inspiring and intellectually challenging speaker.
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Because as he himself says: “Only those who understand the mechanisms can shape the future.” Hans-Werner Sinn
Hans-Werner Sinn is not a speaker like any other. His talks are as inspiring as they are informative and offer not only knowledge, but also food for thought that resonates for a long time.
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