Marius Faber

Dr. Marius Faber is a Research Fellow in the Department of Economics and Applied Econometrics at the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Basel. He is also an Economist at the Swiss National Bank in the International Economic Analysis Unit. His work bridges academic research and policy-relevant economic analysis.

Research Interests:

• Labor Economics
• International Trade
• Development Economics
• Applied Econometrics
• Automation and Reshoring
• Migration and Regional Adjustment

His research focuses on how global economic shocks—such as automation, trade disruptions, and pandemics—affect local labor markets and migration patterns. He employs rigorous empirical methods to analyze policy-relevant questions in macroeconomics and development.

Recent Research Trends: His publications and working papers consistently explore the intersection of technology, trade, and labor. Key themes include the impact of robots on manufacturing employment, the economic effects of lockdowns during the pandemic, and how global value chains respond to uncertainty. His work combines micro-level data with macroeconomic implications, often using quasi-experimental methods.

Scientific Awards:

Advising and Grants: There is no public information available about students advised or specific grants received. However, his involvement in research projects such as Auswirkungen der Corona-Massnahmen auf die Erwerbstätigkeit in der Schweiz suggests engagement in funded research initiatives.

Labs and Research Groups: He is affiliated with the Applied Econometrics Group at the University of Basel, which supports empirical economic research with advanced statistical methods.