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Professor Ian Burn is a Professor of Economics and Chair in Applied Microeconomics at the University of Liverpool. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California-Irvine (2017) and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the Swedish Institute for Social Research in Stockholm. His research focuses on labor market discrimination, particularly against women, older workers, and the LGBT+ community, employing experimental methods and econometrics. Key areas include the economic impacts of anti-discrimination laws, workplace ageism, and the socioeconomic status of marginalized groups.
- Institutional Affiliations: University of Liverpool (since 2017), Swedish Institute for Social Research (previous role)
- Professional Activities: Associate Editor of Industrial Relations (2024–present), member of the Liverpool Advanced Methods for Big Data Analytics (LAMBDA) Research Centre, and the Centre for Organisational and Employee Wellbeing.
- Teaching: Coordinates the Economics of Diversity & Inclusion module (ECON217) and supervises theses on labor market dynamics and gender issues.
His research on discrimination integrates experimental designs with big data analytics, emphasizing policy evaluation. Recent work examines ageist language in job ads and the efficacy of state-level anti-discrimination laws. Notable collaborations include studies on Sweden’s transgender demographics and the intersectional challenges faced by older women in retirement systems.
He has published in top journals such as the Journal of Political Economy and American Economic Review, and his work often bridges theoretical models with real-world policy applications.
