Laura Jernström

Laura Jernström is a Senior Researcher at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), within the Welfare State Research division and the Socially Sustainable Society unit. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Helsinki (2023), along with M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Economics from the same institution. Fluent in Finnish, English, and Swedish, she specializes in health economics, labour economics, register-based research, and natural experiments.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Economics, University of Helsinki (2023)
• M.Sc., Economics, University of Helsinki (2017)
• B.Sc., Economics, University of Helsinki (2015)

Her research focuses on the intersection of economic and social policies with individual and family well-being. Key areas include NEET youth persistence, intergenerational impacts of prenatal shocks, job displacement effects on health, and welfare economics in Finland. She has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and policy reports, often using large-scale register data to analyze long-term socioeconomic outcomes.

Recent publications indicate a strong trend in analyzing spillover effects within families, particularly how economic shocks and health conditions in one individual affect partners and offspring. Her work combines rigorous econometric methods with policy-relevant insights, contributing to both academic knowledge and public decision-making in Finland.

Scientific Awards:
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Laura Jernström actively contributes to research and policy development at THL. She collaborates with other researchers such as Otto Sirniö, Katja Ilmarinen, and Christian Gathmann. While no formal advising or grant information is available, her role as a Senior Researcher and Ph.D. holder suggests involvement in research leadership and potential mentorship. She is part of a team focused on building a welfare economic steering model for Finland, indicating engagement in future-oriented, systemic policy research.