Daniel Graeber

Dr. Daniel Graeber is a postdoctoral researcher at DIW Berlin's Socio-Economic Panel Study (SOEP), with affiliations at IZA Bonn and the Center for Economic Policy Analysis (CEPA). His work bridges behavioral economics, health economics, and entrepreneurship studies, focusing on well-being, risk preferences, and socioeconomic determinants of health during crises.

His research explores health economics, well-being, and economic preferences, with a special emphasis on the economics of self-employment and intergenerational mobility. His publications analyze pandemic impacts on mental health, vaccine uptake disparities, and policy responses to civil liberty restrictions.

Recent publications span top journals like Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of Population Economics, and Scientific Reports, alongside DIW reports. His 2022 award-winning work on pandemic depression among the self-employed highlights his contributions to behavioral economics.

Scientific Awards

• Best Publication Award, DIW Berlin, 2022

As a behavioral economist, Graeber combines empirical analysis with socioeconomic panel data to address pressing issues like health inequality, migration impacts, and entrepreneurship dynamics. His work frequently intersects with public health and policy evaluation.