Laurenz Baertsch - (OECD), Author at COGITO

Laurenz Baertsch - (OECD)

Laurenz Baertsch is a Junior Economist in the Local Labour Market Analysis Unit at the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions, and Cities. His work focuses on conducting quantitative research on local labour markets in the context of green and digital transitions. Before joining this team, he worked at the OECD’s Employment, Labour and Social Affairs Directorate, where he conducted statistical evaluations on perceptions of climate change mitigation policies and on cross-country differences in perceptions of social protection. Laurenz holds a Master's in Research Economics and a PhD in Economics from the University Pompeu Fabra.

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe twin transition alters labor markets, necessitating new skills and job creation. Learn how some regions adapt uniquely, leveraging strengths to address challenges such as skill gaps, demographic pressures, and workforce shortages.