Guido Neidhöfer

Guido Neidhöfer is a Senior Researcher at ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research in the Unit 'Labour Markets and Social Insurance'. He joined ZEW in September 2018 and has been actively contributing to research on economic inequality, social mobility, education, migration, and public policy. He holds a PhD in Economics from the Free University of Berlin and is affiliated with multiple international research centers.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, Free University of Berlin (2017)
• Studies in Development Economics, University of Rome La Sapienza
• Studies in Public Economics, Freie Universität Berlin
• Research and study stays at University of Barcelona, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Perú, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Universidad de Buenos Aires, and European University Institute (Florence)

His research lies at the intersection of labor economics, public economics, and education policy, with a strong emphasis on inequality and social mobility. His work often employs empirical and econometric methods to analyze the impact of education and migration on economic outcomes. He is particularly known for interdisciplinary approaches to educational research.

Guido Neidhöfer is affiliated with several prominent institutions, including the International Inequality Institute at the London School of Economics (Visiting Fellow), CEDLAS (National University of La Plata), and CEDH (Universidad de San Andrés, Argentina). He is also a fellow of the College for Interdisciplinary Educational Research (CIDER), supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Jacobs Foundation, and Leibniz Association.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship (2023–2025)
• Italian National Scientific Habilitation as Associate Professor in Economics, Economic Policy, Public Economics, and Econometrics

He is a member of the Bildungsökonomischer Ausschuss of the Verein für Socialpolitik and has been involved in organizing academic conferences and workshops. His publishing activities include contributions to refereed journals, working papers, and edited volumes. Though no direct students are listed, he contributes to mentoring and research leadership within collaborative projects and teams.

Research Teams and Affiliations:

• Labor Markets and Social Insurance Unit, ZEW
• College for Interdisciplinary Educational Research (CIDER)
• International Inequality Institute, London School of Economics (Visiting Fellow)
• Center for Distributive, Labor and Social Studies (CEDLAS), National University of La Plata
• Center of Studies for Human Development (CEDH), Universidad de San Andrés, Argentina