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Patrizia Massner, PhD

Assistant Professor
Academic AreaEconomics

Patrizia Massner's research broadly focuses on understanding the factors contributing to differences in economic outcomes and studying measures intended to foster a more equal distribution of opportunities. A central focus of her research is analyzing how public policy is designed, drawing on insights from labor economics, public economics, and health economics. For instance, she studies how family and workplace policies affect labor supply and wages. Her methodology combines empirical analysis using administrative data with theoretical models.

Education

  • PhD, Economics, Stockholm University
  • Master of Science, Economics, University of Bonn
  • Bachelor of Science, Economics, University of Mannheim

Research

Working Papers

  • Massner, P. & Wikström, J. Should Elder Care be Subsidized? Theory and Evidence from Sweden.
  • Massner, P. & Nekoei, N. Who Can Have It All? The Unequal Cost of Careers, Intergenerational Mobility, & Equality of Opportunity.

Honors and distinctions

  • Finalist of the ECB Young Economist Prize, ECB Forum, 2025
  • Award for teaching performance, University of Bonn, 2018
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