Stephan Maurer

Dr Stephan Maurer is a Lecturer and Director of Students in the School of Economics at The University of Edinburgh. His research interests include Labour Economics, Economic History, Urban Economics, International Trade, and Political Economy. Prior to joining Edinburgh, he was an assistant professor at the University of Konstanz and is an Associate in the Centre for Economic Performance's Growth and Labour Markets Programmes. His academic profile can be accessed at https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/dr-stephan-maurer, and he can be contacted via email at smaurer@ed.ac.uk.

Stephan Maurer is a scholar specializing in Labour Economics, Economic History, Urban Economics, International Trade, and Political Economy. His research explores the historical and contemporary factors shaping economic activity, with a focus on the interplay between geography, institutions, and labor markets. Maurer's work includes studies on the economic geography of historical trade networks, the long-term impacts of slavery on political systems, and the effects of oil discoveries on labor participation and education. He also examines the role of networks in trade and the influence of digitalization on health disparities. His research combines empirical analysis with historical context to address pressing economic and social issues.