We are continuing the RFBerlin Masterclass, based on the Handbook of Labour Economics. In this series, we invite contributing authors of Handbook of Labor Economics chapters to Berlin for in-depth, two-day teaching sessions.
Invited speakers: Gordon Dahl and Katrine Vellesen Løken
Gordon B. Dahl is Professor of Economics at the University of California, San Diego. He is Area Director for Labor Economics at the CESifo Research Network, a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, a Research Professor at the ifo Institute, and a Fellow of the Society of Labor Economists. His research focuses on labour economics and applied microeconomics, particularly families, public policy and the labour market, including intergenerational welfare participation, inequality, crime and employment.
Katrine Vellesen Løken is Professor of Economics and Vice Rector for Research at the Norwegian School of Economics. She is a Principal Investigator at FAIR, an editor of The Review of Economic Studies, and a Research Fellow at CEPR, IZA and CESifo. She received the Nils Klim Prize in 2017 and the Fridtjof Nansen Award for Younger Researchers in 2023. Her research focuses on labour economics and applied econometrics, particularly early investments in children and the long-term effects of social policies, including parental leave, subsidised childcare and incarceration.
RFBerlin Masterclass: 20-21 May 2027
Families, Public Policies, and the Labor Market
By Gordon B. Dahl and Katrine Vellesen Løken
Over the past two decades, there have been significant changes in family dynamics and labor
market interactions, with shifts in fertility, marriage, divorce, cohabitation, family labor supply, gender inequality, and childbearing. This chapter examines the impact of government
policies on these trends, highlighting the latest research across different OECD countries.
The best evidence comes from administrative data and modern econometric methods. The
chapter concludes with a summary of lessons learned and directions for future research
Event Details:
20 May 2027
Two morning classes (~60m each)
Two afternoon classes (~60m each)
21 May 2027
Two morning classes (~60m each)
The final schedule and additional information will be shared with successful applicants closer to the event.
Application Process:
Application Deadline: 25 March 2027
Decision Notification: 5 April 2027 – subject to adjustment based on the volume of applications received
To apply, please use the application form. Participation is free, but travel and accommodation costs are not covered. Applications are open to PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career academics.
If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact us using the form or email us at [email protected]
