Guido Neidhöfer

About Me

I am an economist with a research focus on inequality, social mobility, education, and labour markets in both developed and developing countries. My work explores how long-term shocks influence equality of opportunity, how education and social policies can help reduce inequalities, and how globalization and technological change affect social mobility.

I apply theory-driven quantitative methods, including causal inference and quasi-experimental approaches, to generate insights that can inform public policy. Alongside my academic research, I have collaborated with multilateral organizations and worked with NGOs in developing-country settings.

Coming from a multicultural background and speaking five languages, I value intercultural dialogue and collaboration. Beyond research, I am deeply committed to teaching, mentoring, capacity-building, and fostering international cooperation in the academic community.

Academic background

I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Economics of International Cooperation and Development from Sapienza University of Rome and an MSc in Public Economics from Freie Universität Berlin.

I completed my PhD in Economics at Freie Universität Berlin in 2017, within the doctoral programme Public Economics & Inequality.

During my studies, I spent visiting student periods at the Universitat de Barcelona, the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú in Lima, and the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence.

In June 2023, I was awarded the Italian National Scientific Habilitation (ASN) as associate professor in Economics (13/A1), Economic Policy (13/A2), Public Economics (13/A3) and Econometrics (13/A5).

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Affiliations and fellowships

College for Interdisciplinary Educational Research: Steering committee member, CIDER.
Research affiliations: Affiliated researcher at the Center for Distributive, Labor and Social Studies (CEDLAS), National University of La Plata, and the Center of Studies for Human Development, Universidad de San Andrés.
Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship: Research Fellow, 2023–2027.
Journal of Income Distribution: Managing Editor since October 2020.