Till Von Wachter

Till von Wachter is a Professor of Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and a research affiliate at the Center for Comparative Policy Research (CCPR) and RAND Corporation. His research focuses on labor economics, macroeconomics, and public policy, with an emphasis on unemployment insurance, labor market transitions, and the socio-economic impacts of job loss. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley.

His research interests include analyzing the role of unemployment insurance systems, the long-term effects of graduating during economic downturns, and the implications of pension reforms. He has also conducted extensive studies on workforce aging, minimum wage policies, and homelessness prevention strategies in California.

Recent publications highlight his work on pandemic-era economic recovery, disparities in access to unemployment benefits, and the labor market effects of shareholder power. His research often integrates large-scale administrative data to inform public policy, particularly regarding social welfare programs and labor market interventions.

While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to labor market analysis and policy design have significantly influenced academic and policy discussions. He collaborates with organizations like the California Policy Lab to evaluate homelessness prevention strategies and workforce training programs.