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Labor Economics

Labor related issues have been studied in the economics profession from a number of different angles. The BSE Labor Economics Summer School covers a wide range of topics in labor economics from a variety of perspectives.

In particular, this summer school offers courses that will cover recent developments within the macro-labor and micro-labor contexts. In each course, both theoretical and empirical aspects will be covered as well as economic policy.

These courses should be of interest to graduate students and academics who wish to expand their knowledge in this area, as well as to practitioners seeking to understand the fundamentals of these issues.

Participants of the Labor Economics Summer School can also submit research papers for review and feedback during the daily presentation workshop sessions.

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Program dates: June-July, 2026

Early bird deadline: April 15, 2026

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Here are the courses we currently offer in Labor Economics Summer School

Summer School

Labor Economics

Advanced Panel Data Methods for Matched Employer-Employee Data

June 29-July 3, 2026

Summer School

Labor Economics

Economics of Migration

June 29-July 3, 2026

Summer School

Labor Economics

Gender Economics

June 29-July 3, 2026

Summer School

Labor Economics

Wage Determination

June 29-July 3, 2026

Call For Papers and Presentation Skills Workshops

How to attend and presenting your research

The Labor Economics Summer School includes a Presentation Skills Workshop every day at lunchtime (lunch provided) open to all Labor Economics courses participants. This workshop offers skills to prepare clear and effective academic presentations of research papers.

The Presentation Skills Workshop also includes a call for papers for students who wish to present their work. If you are interested in submitting a paper for review, please make your submission at: summerschool@bse.eu

Please put “Labor presentation skills workshop” in the subject line of your email. The deadline for submitting papers is May 30, and the schedule for the presentation of papers will be announced when the selection of papers has been finalized. At the end of the Summer School, participants who have presented a paper will receive an additional certificate.

Who attends?

Interested in topics such as Gender, Wage and the labor market? Our courses could be for you:

Economics and social sciences graduate students focusing on labor market issues and related dissertation topics
Public institution researchers and policy professionals seeking the latest advances in labor market research
Economics or social science undergraduates seeking a comprehensive overview of the labor market from varied perspectives

Program Director

Professor, CUNEF Universidad and University of Edinburgh

Maia Güell

Professor, CUNEF Universidad and University of Edinburgh

PhD, London School of Economics

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Receive the highest quality training, with courses developed with students in mind.

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Why should you attend BSE Summer School?

All BSE Summer courses are taught to the same high standard as our Master’s programs.

1

Network with like-minded peers from around the world

2

Short courses allow you to learn without a big time commitment

3

Try something new, expand your knowledge and career prospects, and advance your thesis

Admissions Process

Before applying, participants must check that they meet the following criteria:

Program dates: June-July, 2026

Early bird deadline: April 15, 2026

Requirements

Successful candidates will usually demonstrate one or more of the following in an application to our Summer School programs:

A strong background in Economics or a field closely related to the course topic (Statistics, Law, etc.)
Postgraduate degree or current Master’s/PhD studies related to the course topic
Relevant professional experience

Requirements for Labour Economics courses

An undergraduate degree in Economics or other Social Sciences

Mix and match your summer courses!

Remember that you can combine Labor Economics Summer School courses with courses in any of the other BSE Summer School programs (schedule permitting). Maximise your learning this summer and take advantage of our multiple-course discount.

FAQ

Below is a list of commonly asked questions, take a look if you need more information, or contact our Admissions Team

Can I see the full Summer School calendar?

You can view the full Summer School calendar here.

How much does each Summer School course cost?

Fees for each course may vary. Please consult each course page for accurate information.

Are there any discounts available?

Yes, BSE offers a variety of discounts on its Summer School courses. See more information about available discounts or request a personalized discount quote by email.

Can I take more than one course?

Yes! you can combine any of the Summer School courses (schedule permitting). See the full course calendar.

Cancelation and Refund Policy

Please consult BSE Summer School policies for more information.

Credit transfers (ECTS)

To be eligible for credit transfers, students must complete a final project.

Students will deliver a short summary of a paper one week after the summer school finishes. It will consist in a critical summary of a published paper, around 3-4 pages, 1.5 spaced, font size 11. The critical summary will need to follow these guidelines: expose what are the main ideas of the paper, how they are addressed, strength and weakness of the paper, methodological approach, theoretical or empirical background, and suggestions for improvements).

Consult the Credit Transfer page for more information about this option.