Jean-Victor Alipour

Dr. Jean-Victor Alipour is an Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) at the ifo Institute for Economic Research and Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU Munich). His research focuses on the Economics of Digital Transformation and Political Economy, employing quantitative methods and machine learning to analyze complex datasets such as online job postings, cell phone mobility, and transaction data. He holds a PhD in Economics from LMU Munich (2023), with a research stay at the University of Cambridge. His work has been funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and the Hans-Riegel Foundation, and has received broad media coverage in outlets like ARD Tagesschau, FAZ, and the Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Education:

• PhD in Economics (summa cum laude), LMU Munich (2019–2023)
• MSc in Economics and Social Sciences (cum laude), Bocconi University (2016–2018)
• BSc in Economics, LMU Munich (2013–2016)

Research Interests:

Alipour’s work bridges digital transformation and political economy, examining topics like voting behavior, remote work dynamics, urban labor markets, and policy evaluation. His innovative use of big data and causal inference techniques has provided critical insights into post-pandemic economic adaptation and workplace trends. Recent studies include analyzing gender gaps in remote work and the long-term implications of digital technologies on employment.

Key Publications:

His peer-reviewed work appears in journals like the Journal of Political Economy: Microeconomics and the Journal of Public Economics. Notable publications include analyses of electoral turnout mechanics and the capacity for remote work in Germany, which have influenced policy debates on hybrid work models and labor market flexibility.

Awards & Grants:

• Recipient of multiple ifo Institute awards and DFG grants
• CONNEX Grant (Hans-Riegel Foundation) for collaborative research
• Featured in national and international media for contributions to digital transformation and labor economics

Labs & Teams:

He actively contributes to the Digital Transformation and Innovation Seminar Series and collaborates with institutions like the University of Cambridge and Bocconi University on interdisciplinary projects. His research group at the ifo Institute focuses on leveraging novel data sources to address modern economic challenges.