Valentina Consiglio

Valentina Consiglio is a doctoral researcher at the University of Zurich, affiliated with the University Research Priority Program (URPP) Equality of Opportunity. Her work focuses on labor economics, social inequality, gender studies, and public policy in Germany, analyzing wage disparities, social mobility, and the impact of policy frameworks on employment and income distribution.

• Education: MSc, currently pursuing doctoral research.

Her research explores:

• Wage inequality and family background effects on labor market returns
• Gender-based earnings gaps and maternal employment costs
• Part-time employment traps and minimum wage sectors in Germany
• Policy reforms to address income disparities and social security disincentives
• Framing effects of policy communication on public opinion

Publications highlight trends in labor market inequality, gender dynamics, and policy interventions, with a focus on Germany’s socioeconomic challenges. She collaborates with institutions like Bertelsmann Stiftung and OECD on analyses of middle-class risks, pandemic impacts, and inclusive productivity growth.