Markus Nagler

Markus Nagler serves as a tenure-track junior professor (W1) for Labor Market and Innovation Economics at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), where he is affiliated with the Department of Business, Economics, and Social Sciences. His research employs microeconometric methods to address critical questions in labor market dynamics and innovation processes, contributing significantly to both academic literature and policy discussions.

His educational background includes:

• B.Sc. in Economics from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (2012), with a stay at Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona
• M.Sc. from University College London (2013)
• Ph.D. from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (2018)

Professor Nagler's research interests center on labor market economics and innovation economics, with particular focus on how technological change, policy interventions, and economic shocks affect labor markets and innovation processes. His work frequently employs experimental and quasi-experimental methods to establish causal relationships, bridging theoretical economic models with empirical evidence. He examines topics including remote work arrangements, the diffusion of general purpose technologies, patent systems, and the effects of economic recessions on educational outcomes.

His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output in top economics journals, with research spanning labor economics, innovation economics, and education economics. His interdisciplinary approach connects economics with sociology, education, and policy studies, particularly through his involvement in the university's 'Work in Transition' research focus.

As part of the 'Work in Transition' research focus at FAU, Professor Nagler collaborates with colleagues from economics, sociology, and psychology through the Interdisciplinary Center for Labor Market and Working World (LASER). This strategic partnership with the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) and the Federal Employment Agency focuses on developing empirically informed labor market policy solutions to contemporary challenges.