Regular biography
Raffaele Saggio is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at The University of British Columbia. His research focuses on labor economics, particularly the impact of alternative work arrangements on labor market outcomes for both firms and workers. He is also interested in applied econometrics, with a focus on methods for analyzing matched employer-employee datasets. Saggio holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. His teaching and research can be explored on his personal website.
Scholar-generated biography
Raffaele Saggio is a scholar specializing in Labor Economics and Applied Econometrics. His research explores topics such as the effects of employment protection reforms, wage disparities due to job loss, and the impact of organized crime on economic growth. He investigates labor market outcomes using administrative and matched employer-employee data, focusing on firm heterogeneity, hiring origins, and wage bargaining. Saggio also examines the consequences of domestic outsourcing and the role of collective bargaining in shaping wages. His work often employs advanced econometric methods to analyze discrete choice and panel data models, contributing to understanding labor market dynamics and policy impacts.