About LISER and IZA
ABOUT LISER
Founded in 1989 and formally established in 2014, the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER) is a public research institute under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research. LISER conducts fundamental and applied research in the social sciences to advance knowledge, inform national and international decision-making, and engage with society. It has become a pillar of the Luxembourg research ecosystem.
LISER is committed to advancing scientific excellence through in-depth research in economics and social sciences, combining rigorous methods with actionable insights. LISER tackles today’s most pressing challenges, by providing innovative solutions and evidence-based knowledge to inform decisions and drive meaningful societal change. Located in the heart of Europe, LISER delivers world-class research to drive socio-economic progress in Luxembourg, Europe and beyond. Its work supports innovative solutions that underpin sustainable and inclusive growth.
ABOUT IZA
The IZA-Institute of Labor Economics was an independent economic research institute that conducted research in labour economics and offered evidence-based policy advice on labour market issues. IZA ran the world's largest network of economists, comprising about 2,000 top-level scholars from all over the globe, whose research provides answers to the global labour market challenges of our time. IZA’s key objective was to build bridges between academic research, policymakers and society, and to contribute to social and economic discourse, enabling political decision-making to be based on the best available scientific knowledge. IZA closed its local institute in Bonn by 31. December 2025.