Paul Hufe

Paul Hufe is a Senior Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor) at the University of Bristol, affiliated with leading economic research networks including IZA, CESifo, IFS, and HCEO. He holds a Ph.D. from LMU Munich and has conducted research visits at Cornell University, Princeton University, and FAIR at NHH Bergen.

His research centers on public, labor, and normative economics, specifically:

• Developing methodologies to quantify inequality of opportunity and intergenerational mobility
• Investigating causal drivers of unequal life chances, including genetic factors, educational investments, and gender disparities
• Experimental analysis of fairness preferences using behavioral economics frameworks

Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on multidimensional inequality measurement, genetic-institutional interactions in education, and experimental validation of fairness theories. His work frequently appears in top journals like PNAS, Journal of Political Economy, and European Economic Review.

Notable scientific recognition includes the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (2024-2028) for global labor market inequality research.

He coordinates major European projects like the Horizon Europe-funded European Social Science Genetics Network and maintains an active presence through office hours and academic collaborations.