Bettina Siflinger

Bettina Siflinger is an Associate Professor at Tilburg University's School of Economics and Management, Department of Econometrics and Operations Research. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Munich and specializes in health economics, labor economics, and the economics of aging using advanced microeconometric methods.

Her research explores:

• Mental health evolution during COVID-19 focusing on childcare and remote work
• Financial and employment consequences for cancer survivors
• Spousal health interdependencies across European populations

Publications demonstrate expertise in longitudinal population studies and administrative data analysis for Dutch and European cohorts.

Leads investigations into health behaviors and abortion decisions among young women, emphasizing unobserved heterogeneity and policy implications.

Advises PhD students in microeconometric applications for health and labor phenomena.

Collaborates with medical researchers through the Academic Collaborative Center for Digital Health & Mental Wellbeing.