Michael Gerfin

Prof. Dr. Michael Gerfin is a Professor of Public Economics at the University of Bern, affiliated with the Center for Regional Economic Development (CRED). His research focuses on health economics, labor economics, and tax-benefit models. He holds an office at A315 and can be reached via email. His work examines topics such as healthcare demand, physician incentives, and policy design, with recent contributions analyzing drug pricing, pandemic response strategies, and educational interventions in developing countries. Key themes in his publications include understanding how financial mechanisms influence provider behavior and designing effective social policies.

Gerfin's research spans empirical studies on healthcare utilization, wage dynamics, and household decision-making. His analysis often integrates microsimulation techniques to evaluate policy impacts, such as in-work benefits and active labor market policies. Collaborations with Swiss statistical agencies highlight his engagement with real-world data, such as studies on adverse healthcare events and nursing staff ratios. His work bridges theoretical economic models with practical policy applications, emphasizing evidence-based solutions for public welfare challenges.

Labs/Teams: Core member of the Center for Regional Economic Development (CRED), contributing to interdisciplinary projects on regional economic trends and public policy evaluation.