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Ms. Laura Schmitz is a Research Associate at The German Institute for Economic Research.
She has been a doctoral student at the DIW Graduate Center since 2018 and a research assistant in the Department of Education and Family since 2019.
Her research interests lie in the field of educational economics, with a special focus on intergenerational mobility and the evaluation of relevant policy measures.
She has an interdisciplinary background with degrees in European Studies, Public Policy, and Economics.
During her Master of Public Policy at the University of Maastricht, she first specialized in social security in developing countries, followed by three years at the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Geneva and Zambia.
Before her Ph.D.
at the Graduate from Center, she completed an M.Sc.
in Economics at the University Carlos III de Madrid.
While in her master thesis, she analyzed data from the German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) regarding the effects of all-day schools on intergenerational mobility in Germany.
Laura Schmitz active positions
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The German Institute for Economic Research
 The German Institute for Economic Research Investment ManagersFinance The German Institute for Economic Research (dba DIW Berlin) is a private economic research institute headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Founded n 1925, the firm conducts socially relevant research in line with international standards, engages in knowledge transfer, and supports young researchers. The institute analyzes the economic and social aspects of topical issues, formulating and disseminating policy advice based on its research findings. DIW Berlin is a member of the Leibniz Association and operates exclusively for non-profit scientific purposes. | Economist | 31/12/2018 |
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The German Institute for Economic Research
The German Institute for Economic Research Investment ManagersFinance The German Institute for Economic Research (dba DIW Berlin) is a private economic research institute headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Founded n 1925, the firm conducts socially relevant research in line with international standards, engages in knowledge transfer, and supports young researchers. The institute analyzes the economic and social aspects of topical issues, formulating and disseminating policy advice based on its research findings. DIW Berlin is a member of the Leibniz Association and operates exclusively for non-profit scientific purposes. | Finance |
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