IZA Prize in Labor Economics

IZA has a worldwide network of over 1,300 labor economists who collaborate as research fellows with the institute.

[4] Each year they nominate candidates for the IZA Prize in Labor Economics from the research and work of their peers and colleagues.

The Series covers a broad range of important issues in labor economics.

[2] The past winners of the IZA Prize include a number of influential labor economists who are active in policy advice.

For example, Edward Lazear was Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under President George W. Bush.