Value proposition

Building bridges for research in labor economics

IZA is an independent economic research institute that conducts research in labor economics and offers evidence-based policy advice on labor market issues. Supported by the Deutsche Post Foundation, IZA coordinates a worldwide network of over 1,500 economists, whose research provides answers to the global labor market challenges of our time. Our key objective is to build bridges between academic research, policymakers and society.

labor economics, research, and policy advice