Fostering the next generation of researchers is a cornerstone of IZA’s mission. The IZA Summer School provides an unparalleled opportunity for PhD students to gain insights from leading international researchers on cutting-edge advancements in their fields. It’s a vibrant platform for discussing research, interacting with faculty, and building relationships with fellow students.
In celebration of its 25th anniversary (July 15-19, 2024), the IZA Summer School will embark on a new chapter. The program will now alternate its main focus between labor economics and behavioral economics each year.
This year’s group of lecturers include highly renowned international economists working at the intersection of both fields:
- Stefano DellaVigna is a Professor of Economics and Business Administration at UC Berkeley and Co-Director of the Initiative in Behavioral Economics and Finance. He is also a co-editor of the American Economic Review.
- Ernst Fehr is a Professor of Economics at the University of Zurich. He is a pioneer in behavioral economics and co-founder of the Zurich Center for Neuroeconomics.
- Ulrike Malmendier is a Professor of Economics and Finance at UC Berkeley and Co-Director of the Initiative for Behavioral Economics and Finance. She is also a Member of the German Council of Economic Experts.
- Andrew Oswald is a Professor of Economics and Behavioural Science at the University of Warwick. He is also an honorary Senior Research Fellow in the Wellbeing Research Centre at Manchester Harris College, University of Oxford, and Chair of the IZA Network Advisory Panel.
- Amelie Schiprowski is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Bonn and a faculty member of the ECONtribute Cluster of Excellence. She is also an Alumna of both IZA and the IZA Summer School.
- Florian Zimmermann is a Professor of Economics at the University of Bonn, member of ECONtribute and IZA Research Director, having served in this capacity at the briq Institute of Behavior & Inequality before its reintegration into IZA.
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Applications for the 25th IZA Summer School are now open until March 31, 2024.