Robert Kalcik
Former Research Assistant,
Robert Kalcik works as research assistant at Bruegel in the area of Energy and Climate with a focus on innovation policy. A native Austrian, he previously worked as data analyst for an international consultancy supporting evidence-based policy making for education authorities in Australia and the Middle East. He conducted research for the Austrian National Bank, the University of Melbourne and the Sustainable Europe Research Institute.
Robert holds an MSc in Economics from the University of Vienna where his master thesis focused on international environmental agreements. His personal interest lies in machine learning applications and open data.
Featured work
The impacts of electrification on labour market outcomes: the case of Nigeria
In Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, expanding access to electricity has contributed to increasing labour market participation and transforming the e
Export and patent specialization in low carbon technologies
The low-carbon technology sector is going through a period of disruptive innovation and strongly increased investment, which is likely to continue. Gl
Does the European Parliament miss an opportunity to reform after Brexit?
While Brexit negotiations are beginning to progress, the European Parliament is preparing to vote on the possible reallocation of seats following the
Remaking Europe: the new manufacturing as an engine for growth
Europe needs to know how it can realise the potential for industrial rejuvenation. How well are European firms responding to the new opportunities for