Tobias Fritschi

Tobias Fritschi serves as a Lecturer at Bern University of Applied Sciences within the School of Social Work, specializing in social policy analysis and quantitative research methods. His academic foundation includes a Lic. rer. pol. (MSc Economics) degree, with professional roles evolving from Project Manager at BASS (2002-2009) to Department Lecturer since 2011 and Deputy Head of the BFH Centre for Social Security since 2015.

• Lic. rer. pol. (MSc Economics)
• Deputy Head, BFH Centre for Social Security (2015-present)
• Lecturer, Department of Business, Health and Social Work (2011-present)
• Project Manager, Social Work Department (2009-2011)
• Project Leader, BASS (2002-2009)

Research focuses on social structure dynamics, poverty reduction through education, and rigorous evaluation of labor market policies. His methodological expertise spans statistical modeling (STATA/SPSS), administrative data mining, and cost-benefit analysis of social interventions, particularly within Swiss social security systems. Recent work analyzes fiscal sustainability of unemployment benefits and long-term impacts of early childhood education.

His 15 most recent publications reveal consistent engagement with Swiss social policy, emphasizing activation policies, vulnerable populations, and data-driven evaluation. Key themes include unemployment dependency risks, vocational training economics, and disability insurance integration – all characterized by rigorous use of administrative datasets and policy-relevant cost-benefit frameworks.

As Deputy Head of the BFH Centre for Social Security, Fritschi leads research on social assistance systems and labor market interventions. His projects – frequently commissioned by federal bodies like SECO and BSV – bridge academic analysis with practical policy implementation, focusing on measurable societal impacts of social programs.