We are deeply saddened that Erkki Koskela, an IZA Fellow since 17 years, passed away in on June 28, 2020.
He was Academy Professor (2006-2011) and Professor of Economics at the University of Helsinki (1981-2011). His research topics included public and labour economics, forest and environmental economics, and research on economic policy. He contributed numerous influential papers to the IZA Discussion Paper Series.