We are continuing the RFBerlin Masterclass Series, based on the Handbook of Labour Economics. In this series we invite contributed authors of handbook chapters to Berlin for in-depth, two-day teaching sessions. This time, we welcome Alexandre Mas for the next masterclass in the series.

RFBerlin Masterclass by Alexandre Mas: 6-7 July 2026

Alexandre Mas is a Professor at the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, and serves as co-Director of the Labor Studies program at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His work focuses on labor markets, human resources, and the empirical analysis of workplace behavior, drawing on advanced data and statistical methods. He is a Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) as well as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research.

“Non-wage amenities”
by Alexandre Mas

This chapter reviews the analysis of non-wage amenities in the workplace. The competitive model is the point of departure, but the emphasis is on models of imperfect competition that have greater empirical relevance. In addition to the traditional hedonic model for estimating preferences over job characteristics, I review revealed-preference methods that are better suited when there are deviations from perfect competition.

Event Details:

The final schedule and additional information will be shared with successful applicants closer to the event.

Application Process:

Call Opens: 2 May 2026
Application Deadline: 20 May 2026
Decision Notification: 1 June 2026 – 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]

We look forward to welcoming you to Berlin and sharing this experience with you.