Honor for Andrea Ettinger: Master thesis enthusiastic about the global economic crisis!

Honor for Andrea Ettinger: Master thesis enthusiastic about the global economic crisis!

On April 3, 2025, economist Andrea Ettinger was awarded the “Prize of the History Association for Carinthia and the Governor of Carinthia for her outstanding master thesis on the effects of the global economic crisis from 1929. The award ceremony took place in the presence of Gaby Schaunig, deputy governor, while Governor Peter Kaiser was in Brussels. Together with Wilhelm Wadl, director of the historical association, and Thomas Zeloth, director of the state archive, she presented the price endowed with 3,000 euros, which underlines the relevance of Ettinger's work for the understanding of current economic challenges. Klick Carinthia reports that Schaušnig pointed out the current upheavals that are caused by technological developments, changed working worlds and geopolitical tensions.

Ettingers research analyzed the annual reports of the Carinthian Chamber for Trade, Commerce and Industry from 1925 to 1936 over a period of eleven years. The sales quantities, the occupancy of the companies and employment suffered drastic losses, which brought many companies into existential hardship. Carinthia News emphasizes that some industries, such as peat or gold, do not survive the crisis. The reasons for the economic break -in were diverse and included high protective tariffs in the successor states, a lack of investment capital and the limited sales opportunities due to regional reductions after the First World War.

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The research performance of Andrea Ettinger is based on a wide -ranging academic background. The graduate of the history of the master's degree has completed studies in business, English, American studies, marketing and history at the University of Klagenfurt. In 2021 she completed her bachelor's degree in history and received his doctorate in 2024. The title of her master's thesis is "Industry and Trade in Carinthia in the Ban of the Bulk Department 1929" and was looked after by Werner Drobesch. aau blog pointing out that she has been working as a project manager for Human-Resources-projects for five years since 2020 University assistant worked at the University of Klagenfurt.

Ettinger's work is an important contribution to understanding the historical and economic relationships that remain important in today's world. The award ceremony is not only recognition for the graduate, but also for valuable research that contributes to the preservation and processing of the Carinthian history.