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Michael Siegenthaler is an Adjunct Professor and Head of the Research Division Swiss Labor Market at the KOF Swiss Economic Institute, which is part of the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics at ETH Zurich. He serves as an associate editor at the Journal of Labor Economics, a Research Affiliate of the Immigration Policy Lab at ETH Zurich and Stanford University, and a Research Fellow of the Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) and the Rockwool Foundation Berlin.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from ETH Zurich (2010-2014), an M.Sc. in Economics from the University of Bern (2008-2010), and a B.A. in History from the University of Bern (2005-2009). He was also a Visiting Scholar at the University of California, Berkeley (2015-2016).
Professor Siegenthaler's research centers on labor economics and migration, specifically examining how policies and economic conditions shape firms' demand for workers. His methodological approach combines innovative data sources with rigorous empirical techniques to study minimum wage effects, immigration restrictions, short-time work policies, and exchange rate fluctuations. His work on the Swiss 'job miracle' phenomenon has provided valuable insights into labor market dynamics and structural changes.
His publication record reveals a consistent focus on labor market institutions and policies, with recent work examining minimum wage pass-through, immigration effects on firms, and hiring discrimination. His research often leverages unique Swiss policy contexts and data sources, making significant contributions to both theoretical understanding and policy-relevant insights in labor economics.
As Head of the Swiss Labor Market division at KOF, Professor Siegenthaler is actively involved in economic forecasting and policy analysis for Switzerland. His work bridges academic research and practical policy applications, addressing critical issues in labor market design and economic policy.
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