Sebastian Findeisen

Sebastian Findeisen is Professor of Economic Policy at the Department of Economics, University of Konstanz since 2019. Previously, he was Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics at the University of Mannheim. He holds multiple prestigious research affiliations including CEPR Research Fellow (Labour, Public), Member of the Board for the Cluster of Excellence 'The Politics of Inequality', CESifo Research Network Fellow, IZA Research Fellow, and ZEW Research Associate.

His research focuses on economic policy at the intersection of public, labor and macroeconomics. Key areas of interest include:

• Labor markets and digitalization
• Globalization effects on employment
• Education finance and income-contingent student loans
• Optimal capital and labor income taxation
• Social mobility and inequality
• Regional labor market dynamics

Findeisen's recent publications show a strong focus on the impact of technological change on labor markets, particularly examining how digitalization and robotics affect workers across different skill levels and demographic groups. His work often combines theoretical modeling with rigorous empirical analysis using high-quality administrative datasets. He has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between trade, technological change, and labor market outcomes in Germany.

His scientific honors and affiliations include:

• CEPR Research Fellow (Labour, Public)
• Member of Board, Cluster of Excellence 'The Politics of Inequality'
• CESifo Research Network Fellow
• IZA Research Fellow
• ZEW Research Associate

Findeisen has been actively involved in research projects examining the future of work in post-industrial welfare states, with a particular focus on digitalization, automation, and their implications for labor markets. He organizes academic workshops, including the upcoming 'Determinants and Consequences of Labor Market Mobility' workshop in Konstanz (July 1-2, 2024). His research has been supported by various academic institutions and has significant policy implications for education funding, labor market regulation, and social policy design.