Dr. Felix Koenig

Biography

Felix Koenig is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy. His research primarily explores the drivers of economic inequality with a focus on the role of technological change in the labor market. Dr. Koenig's studies examine the determinants of wages and working conditions, investigating the dynamics of winner-take-all labor markets, where superstar workers capture a disproportionate share of income, and the impact of modern technologies on the emergence of such markets. His work also looks at employment flows, emphasizing the job market prospects of individuals affected by unemployment and disability, while identifying the barriers different groups face in seeking employment. Recent studies have extended to non-wage aspects of work and hiring, exploring how wage-setting practices of employers are influenced by non-monetary factors that affect job satisfaction and employment decisions. Dr. Koenig employs large-scale administrative tax data, historical Census data, and household surveys alongside modern empirical methods to study economic behavior and draw insights into labor market dynamics.

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