Thorsten Schulten

Prof. Thorsten Schulten holds an honorary professorship at the Institute of Political Science at Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen since August 2016. He is affiliated with the Institute of Economic and Social Sciences at the Hans Böckler Foundation since 1997. His primary research focuses on international comparative wage policies, collective bargaining systems, and labor market dynamics.

Education:
- Dr. phil. (Political Science) from Philipps University of Marburg (2004)
- Diploma in Political Science from Philipps University of Marburg (1992)

Professional Background:
- 1992–1993: European Committee of Food Workers' Unions (EAL-IUF), Brussels
- 1994–1996: Freelancer at IG Metall Executive Board, Frankfurt
- 1997–present: Researcher at Hans Böckler Foundation's Institute of Economic and Social Sciences

Research Expertise: Specializes in analyzing labor relations, wage-setting mechanisms, and collective bargaining structures across European nations. His work integrates political science methodologies with socio-economic analyses to address contemporary labor market challenges.

Grants & Consultancy: Acts as a consultant on European labor policies since 2004. Engaged in interdisciplinary research projects funded by the Hans Böckler Foundation and EU frameworks.