Andreas Beerli
About Andreas Beerli
Andreas Beerli is an Affiliated Postdoctoral Researcher at the KOF Swiss Economic Institute, specializing in labor markets, immigration, and crime. He co-founded Policy Analytics Switzerland and collaborates with various sectors to enhance policy impacts through empirical research methods.
Work at Immigration Policy Lab
Andreas Beerli serves as an Affiliated Postdoctoral Researcher at the Immigration Policy Lab since 2017. His role involves engaging in research that assesses the effectiveness of immigration policies. He utilizes natural experiments to evaluate how these policies impact various socio-economic factors. His work contributes to understanding the dynamics of immigration and its implications on society.
Current Role at KOF Swiss Economic Institute
At the KOF Swiss Economic Institute, Andreas Beerli focuses on labor markets, immigration, and crime. He collaborates with decision makers in both public and private sectors to evaluate and enhance policy impacts. His methodology includes the use of field experiments, surveys, and large data sets, which allows for a comprehensive analysis of policy effectiveness.
Education and Expertise
Andreas Beerli studied at the University of Zurich, where he achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics from 2009 to 2015. He also studied Economics and Economic Geography at The University of Sheffield for one year in 2005-2006. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research in labor markets and immigration.
Previous Research and Teaching Experience
Andreas Beerli has held various positions that enhance his research and teaching expertise. He was a Visiting Researcher at UC Davis for three months in 2014 and at The London School of Economics and Political Science for seven months in the same year. Additionally, he served as a Visiting Lecturer at UCL from 2016 to 2017. He also worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Zurich from 2009 to 2015.
Co-Founder of Policy Analytics Switzerland
Since 2017, Andreas Beerli has been the Co-Founder and Scientific Director of Policy Analytics Switzerland, located in the Zürich Area. In this role, he focuses on applying research to real-world policy challenges, contributing to the development of evidence-based policies that address issues related to immigration and labor markets.