Guido Schwerdt

Prof. Dr. Guido Schwerdt is a Professor at the University of Konstanz, affiliated with the Department of Business Administration and Economics. His research focuses on applied economic research with particular emphasis on economics of education, labor economics, inequality, economic policy, political economy, and policy evaluation.

His research interests span several interconnected areas of economic inquiry. He has made significant contributions to understanding the economics of education, particularly examining the impact of educational policies, standardized testing, and school systems on student outcomes and labor market success. His work in labor economics investigates issues related to skills development, human capital formation, and labor market outcomes across the life cycle. He has also conducted important research on inequality, examining both its causes and consequences for policy preferences and social mobility.

Prof. Schwerdt's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on rigorous empirical analysis of economic policy questions. His recent work has examined topics including early child care and policy polarization, religious practices and student performance, role models in higher education, central exams and adult skills, and perceptions of inequality in Germany. His research often employs experimental and quasi-experimental methods to establish causal relationships.

His scientific contributions have been published in top-tier economics and education journals including:

• Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization
• Economics of Education Review
• European Journal of Political Economy
• European Economic Review
• Journal of Public Economics

Prof. Schwerdt has collaborated with numerous prominent researchers in his field, including Eric Hanushek, Ludger Woessmann, Martin West, and others, reflecting his standing within the academic community.