Elena Herold (she/her)

Tach & welcome!

I am a PhD candidate at the Ifo Institute and LMU Munich. During 2024, I visited the University of Toronto and its Institute for Gender and the Economy.  I will join the University of Mannheim as an Assistant Professor in August 2026.

My main research interest is applied microeconomics with a focus on public and gender economics. Specifically, I examine the factors that influence labor and income allocation within the household and whether these outcomes are driven by public policies or norms. My job-market paper examines the impact of joint taxation on household inequality, focusing on same-sex couples. You can find my CV here and my research here. 

🎵 During my free time, I obsess over music, which is why I also include some of my musical recommendations and playlists here.

Upcoming Talks and Conferences:

• COSME Gender Economics Workshop

• Barcelona Summer Forum - Workshop on Economics of Families, Gender, and Work

• NBER TAPES Munich