Josef Zweimüller

Josef Zweimüller is a Professor of Economics at the University of Zurich's Department of Economics since 1997. He holds research fellowships at CEPR London, IZA Bonn, and CESifo Munich. His research focuses on labor economics, public economics, and inequality, particularly examining welfare state programs, unemployment dynamics, and migration impacts. He has held academic roles at institutions including the University of Linz and University of California Berkeley. Zweimüller's work bridges theoretical and empirical approaches, addressing policy-relevant questions such as the effects of parental leave policies, unemployment benefit systems, and disability insurance reforms.

Education:

• PhD and Habilitation in Economics, University of Linz (1989, 1995)
• Postdoctoral Fellow at University of California Berkeley (1991-1993)

Research Networks:

• Member of key academic committees within Verein für Socialpolitik
• Former Programme Director for CEPR's Labour Economics (2009-2015)

Teaching: Advanced macroeconomics, labor economics, and empirical microeconomics at doctoral levels.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates widely with institutions globally on labor market and inequality research initiatives.