Regular biography
Prof. Michael Siegenthaler is a Professor in the Department of Economics at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on Labour Economics. He is affiliated with the KOF Swiss Economic Institute and can be contacted via email at siegenthaler@kof.ethz.ch. His professional profile is available at https://mtec.ethz.ch/people/person-detail.michaelsiegenthaler.html.
Scholar-generated biography
Michael Siegenthaler is a researcher at the KOF Swiss Economic Institute, ETH Zurich, focusing on Labor Economics, Migration, and Macroeconomics. His work examines the economic impacts of migration policies, labor market dynamics, and macroeconomic factors on firms and workers. Siegenthaler's research includes the effects of immigration restrictions, minimum wage policies, and exchange rate fluctuations on labor markets and productivity. He also analyzes the role of policy uncertainty and financial support during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. His studies often use detailed microdata and country-specific contexts, particularly in Switzerland, to provide insights into labor supply, firm behavior, and intergenerational mobility.