Aims and Scope

The Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) analyzes the problems associated with the organization of labor in a rapidly developing globalized economic environment. Within a framework of seven research areas, IZA focuses on original and internationally competitive research activities in all fields of labor economics. In addition IZA provides policy advice on crucial issues of labor market policy.

Main Tasks of IZA

To undertake original and internationally competitive research activities in all fields of labor economics
To promote the transfer of scientific findings into practical policy concepts
To disseminate research results and concepts to the interested public

Nature and Contents of Research Activities at IZA

Innovative, empirical research using econometric analysis of large individual data sets
Microeconomic research focusing on individual and firm-level decisions
International comparative research in close cooperation with foreign scientific institutes and organizations
Examination, documentation and evaluation of new concepts in labor market policy and of employment initiatives in business (scientific advice and evaluation)

Permanently employed personnel in areas of research, documentation, and information is supported by external economists within the framework of international joint research activities as well as by doctoral students taking part in the IZA research program. Both international and national research fellows work temporarily at IZA. A close cooperation with the University of Bonn has been established in order to give additional momentum to academic research and teaching.

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