Economics Ministry enlists Jäger as a consultant
Professor Simon Jäger, an Associate Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has been appointed as an honorary advisor to the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) in Germany.
In his new role, Professor Jäger will provide advice on economic policy questions related to transformation and structural change. His expertise, primarily in labor markets, is expected to be invaluable in navigating these complex issues.
It is important to note that Professor Jäger's role within the BMWK is advisory, not decision-making. His appointment is for the duration of the current legislative period.
Before joining the BMWK, Professor Jäger served as the CEO of the IZA Institute of Labor Economics until the end of 2023. He stepped down from this role due to a restructuring initiated by the Deutsche Post Foundation, which affected IZA and related institutes. Prior to this, he was the head of the Institute of the Future of Work (IZA) in Bonn.
The appointment of Professor Jäger is not his first recognition or appointment. In 2023, a panel of p&k experts named him Young Thinker, recognizing his significant contributions to economic thought. His departure from the Institute of the Future of Work (IZA) in Bonn attracted considerable attention.
The BMWK will benefit from Professor Jäger's expertise in economic policy, particularly as they seek advice on questions related to transformation and structural change. This advisory role is in addition to his position at MIT.
It is worth mentioning that Professor Jäger's role is honorary, meaning he is not being paid a salary. This is not his only professional engagement, as he continues to make significant contributions to the field of economics.
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