Anja Katharina Roth

Dr. Anja Katharina Roth is a Research Fellow in Economics and Applied Econometrics at the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Basel. She is also a research associate at the Swiss Federal Social Insurance Office. Her work bridges academic research and public policy analysis, with a strong focus on gender and family-related economic issues.

Her research interests include:

• Gender Economics
• Family Economics
• Applied Econometrics
• Labor Market Economics
• Public Policy

Roth's scholarly work centers on understanding how social policies—particularly those related to childcare and taxation—affect individual behavior and societal attitudes, especially concerning maternal employment and gender norms. Her recent publications analyze the impact of institutional frameworks on labor market outcomes, using empirical econometric methods.

Her publications reflect a consistent focus on gender norms, family policy, and labor market integration. The research demonstrates strong engagement with real-world policy debates in Switzerland and beyond, particularly in the areas of childcare provision and parental leave.

She has contributed to public discourse through media appearances with SRF and Telebasel, discussing topics such as paternity leave and individual taxation.

Dr. Roth is affiliated with the Research Group Applied Econometrics at the University of Basel, where she conducts empirical research on socio-economic issues. While no formal advising or grant information is available, her role involves active research collaboration and policy-relevant analysis.