Michael Altorfer

Economist

Biography

Michael Altorfer is an Economist with Swiss Economics. He holds a master's degree in Economics from the University of St. Gallen and a master's degree in International Management from the CEMS Global Alliance. Before joining Swiss Economics, he worked for Munich Re in the Economics, Sustainability and Public Affairs department.

Work experience

Economist, Swiss Economics (2025 - )
Analyst, Swiss Economics (2022 - 2024)
Internship, Munich Re (2024)
Research Assistant, University of St. Gallen (2023 - 2024)
Internship, EY Switzerland AG (2021 - 2022)
Internship, UBS AG (2020 - 2021)

Education

MA in Economics, University of St. Gallen (2022 - 2024)
CEMS Master in International Management (2023 - 2024)
BA in Economics, University of St. Gallen (2018 - 2021)

Expertise

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Projects (selection)

WACC 2026 for Swiss electricity grids and renewable energies (2024 – 2025). What is the appropriate cost of capital for Swiss electricity grids and renewables for 2026? Client: Bundesamt für Energie (BFE).
Developments in the electricity market (2024 – ). How has the Swiss electricity market developed in recent years? Client: Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE).
WACC for Swiss electricity grids and renewable energies (2023 – 2024). How high should the financing cost rate for electricity grids and renewables be in future? Client: Bundesamt für Energie (BFE).
Measures against high energy prices for a canton (2023). Should a canton react in the event of persistently high energy prices? If so, how and when?

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