Anke Radenacker

Anke Radenacker is a former Research Fellow at the Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin (WZB) within the Research Unit 'Inequality and Social Policy'. Her work focuses on labor markets, welfare state dynamics, gender studies, and family demography with particular attention to socioeconomic inequality. Based in Berlin, Germany, her research emphasizes cross-national comparisons between Germany and the United States regarding family dissolution economics and life course risks.

Education includes a PhD in Sociology from the University of Potsdam (2015) and a Diploma in Demography from the University of Rostock (2008). Earlier roles include Research Fellow positions in the 'Inequality and Social Integration' unit (2009–2012) and a student assistant position at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (2007–2008). Her work integrates policy analysis with demographic trends, highlighting gender disparities in post-separation financial outcomes and the role of social safety nets.

Key publications analyze post-divorce economic impacts, child support systems, and comparative social mobility frameworks. Her research has contributed to Germany's 4th Poverty and Wealth Report, examining causes of social ascent and descent. Active in interdisciplinary projects like the 'Life Course Risks' initiative, she investigates how key life events interact with economic vulnerability across nations.

Though no formal awards are listed, her work demonstrates sustained engagement with critical social policy issues. Advising/grants history is not detailed, but her extensive project involvement indicates strong collaborative research capacity. Research is anchored in WZB's social science infrastructure, focusing on family dynamics, welfare systems, and transnational socioeconomic analysis.