Benjamin Hilgenstock
Senior Economist, KSE Institute (Kyiv School of Economics)
Benjamin Hilgenstock is a Senior Economist at KSE Institute (Kyiv School of Economics) focusing on international sanctions on Russia and their impact on the Russian economy, including in the areas of energy, trade, and finance. He was previously an Economist at the Institute of International Finance working on macroeconomic analysis of key emerging markets, primarily in Central/Eastern Europe and including Russia, Ukraine. He was also an analyst with the International Monetary Fund’s Research Department. He holds an MA from Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, extensive experience abroad.
Featured work
Using the financial system to enforce export controls
Russian imports of battlefield goods that are subject to export controls, including from Western producers, have surged since mid-2022
Use the financial system to enforce export controls on Russia
Use the financial system to enforce export controls on Russia
Prohibition of Western tech exports to Russia is not working; rapid measures are needed to tighten up
Two years later: addressing long-term consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The event marked the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, focusing on discussions about sanctions, accession, and energy