Institute for Labor Economics (IZA)

The Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) is a research organization focused on understanding labor markets and employment issues. Based in Germany, it conducts and promotes economic research on topics like wages, employment, working conditions, and policies affecting workers worldwide. IZA collaborates with academics, policymakers, and institutions to generate insights that can inform effective labor policies. Its goal is to improve understanding of how labor markets function and to support strategies that enhance economic opportunity, fair employment practices, and economic growth.