Dr. Max Steinhardt

Professor

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Biography

Max Steinhardt is a Professor at the John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies, specializing in various aspects of economics. His primary research interests focus on labor economics, political economy, migration economics, and U.S. economic policy. Steinhardt's work examines classical labor market issues such as the impact of immigration on native wages and the role of income and subjective well-being in the integration of immigrants. He is actively involved in a long-term project that analyzes political economy trade and immigration policy in the United States, which includes a rich dataset constructed from roll call votes of the U.S. House of Representatives. His studies also delve into the long-term effects of racial diversity during childhood on adult behavior and attitudes, shedding light on how mixed-race interactions in schools can influence educational and labor market outcomes. Steinhardt’s contributions are reflected in various reputable publications addressing significant questions in economics, making him a leading figure in his field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies • Berlin, Germany

Leading various economics courses and conducting research on labor markets and immigration.

Courses

Economic Policy (MA) Economic Policy – Case Studies (MA) Master Colloquium Economics (MA) Research Seminar Applied Microeconomics (MA & PhD) Development American Economy (MA) Development American Economy – Case Studies (MA) Master Colloquium Economics (MA) Research Seminar Applied Microeconomics (MA & PhD)

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.