Florian Hoffmann

Florian Hoffmann is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on life-cycle career dynamics, earnings dynamics, dynamic discrete choice models of human capital formation, equilibrium search models, and student-instructor interactions in post-secondary education.

Education:

• Vordiplom in Economics, University of Mannheim (2002)
• M.A., University of Toronto (2004)
• Ph.D., University of Toronto (2010)

Hoffmann's research centers on understanding the determinants of life-cycle career and earnings trajectories through advanced econometric frameworks. He specializes in dynamic discrete choice modeling for human capital analysis and equilibrium search model estimation, while also investigating pedagogical factors like student-instructor interactions that influence academic outcomes in higher education. His interdisciplinary approach bridges labor economics, education policy, and microeconometrics to address structural workforce dynamics.

As a Network Member of the Markets research group, Hoffmann contributes to economic modeling initiatives while maintaining active teaching and research duties within UBC's Economics Department. His work provides empirical foundations for understanding career progression, wage inequality, and educational effectiveness across the professional lifespan.