Hans-Martin von Gaudecker is a Professor of Applied Microeconomics at the University of Bonn. He is also Research Professor at the ifo Institute. Furthermore, he is a Research Fellow at IZA@LISER, CESifo, Rockwool Foundation Berlin, Netspar, and MEA-MPISOC. Hans-Martin studied Economics in Mannheim and Heidelberg and completed his doctorate in Economics in 2007 at the University of Mannheim.