Joachim Hubmer

Joachim Hubmer is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania. He holds a PhD in Economics from Yale University (2019) and prior degrees from the Institute for Advanced Studies Vienna and Vienna University of Economics and Business. His research focuses on technological change, macroeconomic inequality, and the implications of labor market dynamics, with notable contributions on labor share trends and wealth distribution drivers.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Economics, Yale University, 2019
  • M.Phil., Economics, Yale University, 2015
  • M.A., Economics, Yale University, 2014
  • M.Sc., Economics, Institute for Advanced Studies Vienna, 2013
  • B.Sc., Business Administration, Vienna University of Economics and Business, 2011

Research Interests: Hubmer’s work integrates theoretical macroeconomic models with empirical data to analyze technological change’s impact on labor markets and inequality. Key areas include the interplay between production technology and consumer preferences, the role of tax policies in wealth inequality, and the dynamics of earnings risk through job ladder frameworks. His methodologies emphasize quantitative analysis using large datasets like Input-Output tables and administrative records.

Awards and Honors:

• Carl Arvid Anderson Prize Fellowship (2015–2016)
• Yale University Graduate Fellowship (2013–2018)
• Cowles Foundation Fellowship (2013–2017)

Advising and Grants: Hubmer has collaborated with leading economists like Per Krusell and Tony Smith on projects funded by the National Bureau of Economic Research and other institutions. His recent work examines scalable technologies, wealth concentration mechanisms, and tax policy implications.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Penn Institute for Economic Research (PIER) and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at the University of Pennsylvania and Stockholm University.