Maximilian Joseph Blömer

Dr. Maximilian Joseph Blömer is a Research Associate and scientific Assistant Head of Ex-Ante Policy Evaluation at the ifo Center for Macroeconomics and Surveys in Germany. He holds a doctorate in economics and has been with ifo since 2017, initially as a doctoral student before advancing to his current leadership role. His research focuses on labor economics, empirical public economics, and microeconometrics, with specialization in tax policy, social security systems, and income inequality.

Blömer's research interests center on policy evaluation through microsimulation modeling. Key areas include:

• Labor market incentives in welfare systems
• Tax-benefit reforms and household behavior
• Income inequality trends and measurement
• Social transfer program design
• Minimum wage impacts
• Child support and basic income schemes

His work combines theoretical frameworks with empirical data analysis to assess policy effectiveness.

His publication portfolio (2024-2025) shows strong focus on German economic policy reforms, particularly:

• Tax system restructuring and efficiency
• Welfare program interactions (Bürgergeld, Kindergrundsicherung)
• Labor market disincentives in social transfers
• Long-term inequality trends
• Electoral policy analysis

Methodologically, he employs advanced econometric techniques and microsimulation models for policy impact forecasting.

Blömer leads significant government-commissioned projects including:

• Quantification of basic child benefit systems (BMFSFJ)
• Reform of transfer withdrawal rates (BMAS)
• Housing allowance optimization (BMWK)
• Tax system simulations (Federal Finance Ministry)
• Income inequality analysis (BMBF)

He coordinates research teams for these policy-focused studies.