Simon Jäger, a professor of economics and public affairs, focuses on labor markets and explores the origins and consequences of inequality. His work encompasses various aspects of labor economics, including competition in the labor market, unions and worker representation, unemployment, and the role of psychological factors in labor market dynamics. Jäger’s methodological approach combines experimental and quasi-experimental methods, often utilizing large administrative datasets from countries such as Germany, Finland, and Argentina. Among his research contributions, Jäger has studied the causal effects of giving workers the right to participate in their firm's decision-making and electing employee board representatives on outcomes such as productivity and wages. Beyond his academic work, Simon plays an active role in policy advice and public discourse. He serves as an advisor to the German Minister for the Economy and the German Chancellery.