Philipp Ager

Philipp Ager is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Mannheim, Germany. He is also a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research and an editorial board member at Explorations in Economic History. His research integrates economic history and applied microeconomics to explore topics such as immigration, demography, and structural change.

• Professor, Department of Economics, University of Mannheim
• Research Fellow, Centre for Economic Policy Research
• Editorial Board Member, Explorations in Economic History

His work spans interdisciplinary themes, including:

• Economic history of migration and labor markets
• Demographic shifts and their economic impacts
• Technological change and gender roles
• Disaster resilience in historical contexts
• Education policy and intergenerational mobility

Recent publications highlight his focus on historical analysis to inform contemporary economic challenges, with a methodology rooted in empirical microeconomics. These include studies on urban resilience, pandemics, medical technology, and immigration restrictions.

Contact: philipp.ager@uni-mannheim.de