Konstantin Pleßow

M.Sc. Economics Candidate at University of Mannheim | Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Scholar

Rhein-Neckar Metropolitan Region

About

I am a master’s student in Economics at the University of Mannheim, with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Göttingen. My research interests lie in econometrics, macroeconomic forecasting, and international trade. I enjoy applying quantitative methods to real-world economic problems. And I am a passionate runner.

Experience

  • Student Research Assistant at C4ED and Chair of Econometrics at Center for Evaluation and Development (C4ED)
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    • Supporting applied research projects in development economics and impact evaluation • Preparing, cleaning, and analysing data using Stata • Assisting with the framing and drafting of project proposals, reports, and research outputs

  • Intern in Observation, Analysis and Projection of Overall Economic Development at Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
    Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 · 2 mos

    • Monitoring key economic indicators, assessing current trends, and collaborating on providing economic outlooks for policy decision-making • Focusing on the German foreign trade market and the economic impact of minimum wage policies

  • Coordinator in the Election Office at Bezirksamt Pankow von Berlin
    Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 · 3 mos

    • Coordinating the 2025 German Federal Election with a special focus on absentee voting from abroad and process optimization • Establishing and overseeing an emergency call center

  • Economic Consultancy Intern at DIW econ GmbH
    Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 · 3 mos

    • Conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis of economic questions • Creating, cleaning, and analysing primary and secondary data sets • Collaborating in project acquisition and grant applications • Communicating project results effectively to diverse target audiences

  • Student Assistant at Chair of Development Economics at Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät – Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
    Oct 2022 - Mar 2023 · 6 mos

    • Teaching macroeconomic fundamentals • Supervising group work • Supporting the organization and administration of the exam