Rolf J. Langhammer
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Research Subjects
Rolf J. Langhammer has a total of 14 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
Christina Boll
Hamburgisches WeltWirtschaftsInstitut (HWWI)
1 shared publicationFerdinand Dudenhöffer
Universität Duisburg-Essen
1 shared publication- Günter Walden
Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training, Department Sociology and Economics of Vocational Education and Training, Bonn, Germany
1 shared publication - Justus Haucap
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
1 shared publication - Katrin Kamin
Kiel Institute for the World Economy
1 shared publication Klaus-Jürgen Gern
Institut für Weltwirtschaft
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 5 May 2026
- Published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in Perspektiven der Wirtschaftspolitik
- Vol. 27 (1) , 13-18
WTO: Bekannte Wege in die Krise, unbekannte Wege aus der Krise
Zusammenfassung: Die WTO macht seit vielen Jahren Krisen durch. Seit der zweiten Präsidentschaft von Donald Trump in den Vereinigten Staaten haben diese existenzielle Züge angenommen. In diesem Beitrag analysiert Rolf J. Langhammer die Gründe hierfür. Er unterscheidet zwischen endogenen Ursachen, die im Vertragswerk liegen, und exogenen Gründen, die auf ein nicht-kooperatives Verhalten der Vereinigten Staaten und Chinas zurückzuführen sind. Letztere wiegen schwerer, vor allem die Aufkündigung des Meistbegünstigungsgebots durch Trump. Wege aus der Krise sieht Langhammer weniger in der Richtung eines radikalen Neubeginns ohne die Vereinigten Staaten außerhalb des WTO-Vertragswerks als darin, innerhalb der WTO einen Kern von reformwilligen Mitgliedern zu finden, der groß genug ist, um eine kritische Masse im Welthandel zu bilden. Auf die EU und China als größte Partner käme dabei besondere Verantwortung zu, die sie aber wegen gegenseitiger Blockaden gegenwärtig nicht wahrzunehmen bereit sind. So bleibt nur eine Politik der kleinen Schritte als realistische Option, ohne dass sich die WTO aus dem Krisenmodus wird befreien können.
- 5 May 2026
- Published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in Perspektiven der Wirtschaftspolitik
- Vol. 27 (1) , 13-18
Open AccessWTO: Bekannte Wege in die Krise, unbekannte Wege aus der Krise
Zusammenfassung: Die WTO macht seit vielen Jahren Krisen durch. Seit der zweiten Präsidentschaft von Donald Trump in den Vereinigten Staaten haben diese existenzielle Züge angenommen. In diesem Beitrag analysiert Rolf J. Langhammer die Gründe hierfür. Er unterscheidet zwischen endogenen Ursachen, die im Vertragswerk liegen, und exogenen Gründen, die auf ein nicht-kooperatives Verhalten der Vereinigten Staaten und Chinas zurückzuführen sind. Letztere wiegen schwerer, vor allem die Aufkündigung des Meistbegünstigungsgebots durch Trump. Wege aus der Krise sieht Langhammer weniger in der Richtung eines radikalen Neubeginns ohne die Vereinigten Staaten außerhalb des WTO-Vertragswerks als darin, innerhalb der WTO einen Kern von reformwilligen Mitgliedern zu finden, der groß genug ist, um eine kritische Masse im Welthandel zu bilden. Auf die EU und China als größte Partner käme dabei besondere Verantwortung zu, die sie aber wegen gegenseitiger Blockaden gegenwärtig nicht wahrzunehmen bereit sind. So bleibt nur eine Politik der kleinen Schritte als realistische Option, ohne dass sich die WTO aus dem Krisenmodus wird befreien können.
- Open Access
- 1 December 2023
- Published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in The Economists’ Voice
- Vol. 20 (2) , 259-265
From BRICS to BRICS+: Sheer More Members is not a Challenge to G7
The global economic landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, as evidenced by the BRICS nations’ increasing dominance. This development raises questions about the emergence of economic and political blocks and their potential leverage. China and India, as the world’s most populous nations within the group, are instrumental in driving global economic demand. The expansion of BRICS, with new members possessing vast natural resources, amplifies the group’s influence. However, the BRICS face a monetary and financial Achilles heel, especially in the case of China, hindering their ability to act independently. As the BRICS gain geopolitical significance, the G7 responds with infrastructure initiatives and trade agreements, though success hinges on reciprocal concessions. The BRICS thus serve as a wake-up call for the G7, prompting considerations of rejuvenating political and economic links amidst a shifting global landscape.
- 1 December 2023
- Published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in The Economists’ Voice
- Vol. 20 (2) , 259-265
Open AccessFrom BRICS to BRICS+: Sheer More Members is not a Challenge to G7
The global economic landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, as evidenced by the BRICS nations’ increasing dominance. This development raises questions about the emergence of economic and political blocks and their potential leverage. China and India, as the world’s most populous nations within the group, are instrumental in driving global economic demand. The expansion of BRICS, with new members possessing vast natural resources, amplifies the group’s influence. However, the BRICS face a monetary and financial Achilles heel, especially in the case of China, hindering their ability to act independently. As the BRICS gain geopolitical significance, the G7 responds with infrastructure initiatives and trade agreements, though success hinges on reciprocal concessions. The BRICS thus serve as a wake-up call for the G7, prompting considerations of rejuvenating political and economic links amidst a shifting global landscape.
- Open Access
- 20 May 2020
- Published by Springer Nature in International Economics and Economic Policy
- Vol. 17 (3) , 659-670
ASEAN and the EU Challenged by “Divide and Rule” Strategies of the US and China Evidence and Possible Reactions
- 20 May 2020
- Published by Springer Nature in International Economics and Economic Policy
- Vol. 17 (3) , 659-670
Open AccessASEAN and the EU Challenged by “Divide and Rule” Strategies of the US and China Evidence and Possible Reactions
- 15 August 2018
- Published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in Wirtschaftsdienst
- Vol. 98 (8) , 536-538
Concise Comments
- 15 August 2018
- Published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in Wirtschaftsdienst
- Vol. 98 (8) , 536-538
Concise Comments
- 21 April 2017
- Published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in Wirtschaftsdienst
- Vol. 97 (4) , 236-238
Concise Comments
- 21 April 2017
- Published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in Wirtschaftsdienst
- Vol. 97 (4) , 236-238
Concise Comments
- 13 February 2016
- Published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in Wirtschaftsdienst
- Vol. 96 (2) , 80-82
Concise Comments
- 13 February 2016
- Published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in Wirtschaftsdienst
- Vol. 96 (2) , 80-82
Concise Comments
- 22 August 2014
- Published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in Wirtschaftsdienst
- Vol. 94 (8) , 530-531
Die BRICS-Entwicklungsbank — ein Fonds, aber noch keine Bank
- 22 August 2014
- Published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in Wirtschaftsdienst
- Vol. 94 (8) , 530-531
Die BRICS-Entwicklungsbank — ein Fonds, aber noch keine Bank
- 22 February 2012
- Published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in Wirtschaftsdienst
- Vol. 92 (2) , 74-75
Japan im Handelsbilanzdefizit: (noch) kein Menetekel
- 22 February 2012
- Published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in Wirtschaftsdienst
- Vol. 92 (2) , 74-75
Japan im Handelsbilanzdefizit: (noch) kein Menetekel
- 16 August 2011
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The International Trade Journal
- Vol. 25 (4) , 398-417
Does International Trade Catch Up with National Trade of Countries? Yes
The article applies an index suggested by Jeffrey Frankel on how to measure the gap between the intensity of national versus international transactions of a country to more than 100 countries over four periods between 1990 and 2005. The gap stands for “incomplete” globalization. It is shown that the gap has steadily declined for most countries over the sample period, irrespective of income levels. While larger economies are still less globalized than small economies, differences in domestic market size have become less important as a dividing line between more and less globalized economies.
- 16 August 2011
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The International Trade Journal
- Vol. 25 (4) , 398-417
Does International Trade Catch Up with National Trade of Countries? Yes
The article applies an index suggested by Jeffrey Frankel on how to measure the gap between the intensity of national versus international transactions of a country to more than 100 countries over four periods between 1990 and 2005. The gap stands for “incomplete” globalization. It is shown that the gap has steadily declined for most countries over the sample period, irrespective of income levels. While larger economies are still less globalized than small economies, differences in domestic market size have become less important as a dividing line between more and less globalized economies.
- 1 April 2011
- Published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in Review of Economics
- Vol. 62 (1) , 12-21
Rising Import Demand in China: Cui Bono and Why?
Summary: The paper measures income elasticities of demand for manufacturing imports in China since 1990 disaggregated by major trading partners such as the US, Japan, Germany and rest of the EU. German exporters seem to have benefited from the highest demand elasticities. The paper proposes explanatory factors such as a high degree of integration in international production chains and higher presence of foreign direct investment in China compared to partner countries responsible for the German success.
- 1 April 2011
- Published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in Review of Economics
- Vol. 62 (1) , 12-21
Rising Import Demand in China: Cui Bono and Why?
Summary: The paper measures income elasticities of demand for manufacturing imports in China since 1990 disaggregated by major trading partners such as the US, Japan, Germany and rest of the EU. German exporters seem to have benefited from the highest demand elasticities. The paper proposes explanatory factors such as a high degree of integration in international production chains and higher presence of foreign direct investment in China compared to partner countries responsible for the German success.