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Dr. Harald Kohler is a Lecturer and research assistant affiliated with the Institute for Political Science at Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, part of the Associate Professorship of Policy Analysis and Political Economy led by Prof. Dr. Daniel Buhr. His primary role involves policy analysis with a focus on labor markets, welfare systems, and multilevel governance structures.
Education:
- PhD in Political Science from Eberhard Karls University Tübingen (1998–2003)
- Studies at the University of Constance (1981–1987)
Research Interests: His work centers on economic and labor policy analysis, implementation research, and the evaluation of public programs. Key areas include migration policy, industrial relations, and the socio-economic dimensions of European integration. Dr. Kohler’s research frequently examines policy dynamics in transitional regions such as Eastern Germany and post-enlargement EU member states.
Recent Trends in Publications: Recent work emphasizes EU structural funding mechanisms (2007–2013), regional policy effectiveness in Thuringia, and comparative analyses of labor relations across old and new EU member states. His study on the 'Science City Ulm' concept (1990s) remains influential in urban innovation policy discussions.
Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed in the provided texts.
Advising & Grants: No doctoral advisees are listed, but he has contributed to project advising for the European Social Fund and the Hans-Böckler Foundation’s doctoral program. His professional activities include evaluation of job market programs and policy consulting for regional governments.
Labs/Teams: Core member of the Buhr Team, collaborating with Professors Daniel Buhr and Josef Schmid on policy analysis and political economy research. Active in the Institute’s interdisciplinary projects on democratic monitoring and gerontology studies.
