Paul Frijters

Paul Frijters is a Professor of Wellbeing Economics at the London School of Economics, affiliated with the Department of Social Policy since November 2019. Previously, he held positions at the Center for Economic Performance (2016-2019) and institutions including the University of Melbourne, Australian National University, QUT, and UQ.

• Education: MSc in Econometrics (University of Groningen), PhD (University of Amsterdam)

His research spans applied micro-econometrics, focusing on how socio-economic variables affect human life experiences. Key areas include:

• Happiness and wellbeing economics
• Labor and health economics
• Migration and development
• Resilience to socioeconomic shocks

Recent publications analyze pandemic policies, resilience measurement, and peer review systems, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach. Trends show emphasis on real-time wellbeing data and policy evaluation through historical and crisis lenses.

Awards and affiliations:

• IZA Research Fellow (since 2010)
• Australia's best young economist under 40 (2009)

As Research Director of the Rumici Project (AusAid-funded) and co-editor of Economic Record, he bridges academic research with policy implementation.