Jonas Jessen

Jonas Jessen is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at WZB (Berlin Social Science Center) focusing on Inequality, Social Mobility, and Growth, and holds a part-time position at the IAB (Institute for Employment Research) in the Research Unit Establishments and Employment. He is affiliated with the IZA Research Network, CESifo Research Network, and the Berlin School of Economics. His research interests span Labour Economics, Education Economics, and Political Economy, with a focus on topics like unemployment insurance reforms, aging and pensions, and workplace dynamics. He leads a DFG-funded project on Labour Market Transformation. Recent work includes studies on gender disparities in education outcomes, sexual harassment in workplaces, and the hidden costs of unemployment insurance policies.

Education: Not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, but his academic roles suggest advanced training in economics. Affiliations include WZB, IAB, and the Berlin School of Economics. His research has been featured in outlets like the Review of Economic Studies and VoxEU, and he frequently collaborates with institutions like DIW Berlin and IAB.

Key contributions include analyzing the societal impacts of male educational underperformance, evaluating policy responses to labour market transformations, and promoting evidence-based solutions for workplace safety and inequality reduction. He actively engages in academic networking and policy discussions, as seen through his Bluesky posts.