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Prof. Anthony Strittmatter

Anthony Strittmatter
Vice-Rector for Research ad interim

Anthony Strittmatter has been Professor of Applied Econometrics at UniDistance Suisse since 2023. His academic interests centre on applied empirical research, specialising in the fields of labour economics and business economics. He uses causal inference and machine learning methods to rigorously analyse a wide range of experimental and nonexperimental data. He is particularly interested in exploring heterogeneous effects and deriving optimal allocation strategies for public and private policies.

His academic career started at the Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, the University of Karlsruhe (TH) and the Corvinus University of Budapest. In 2009, he graduated from the University of Freiburg with a degree in economics. In 2013, he earned his PhD in Economics and Finance from the University of St. Gallen (HSG).  Subsequently, his professional career included visiting scholar positions at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) and at UC Berkeley. In 2020, he was appointed as a tenure-track assistant professor at the Centre for Research in Economics (CREST) in Paris. He also took on the role of senior economist within Amazon's I&I team, effectively bridging the gap between academic insights and real-world impact.

Research groups

Economic Data Science

Faculty of Economics

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    What is the value added by using causal machine learning methods in a welfare experiment evaluation?
    2023-07 | Journal of
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    What is the value added by using causal machine learning methods in a welfare experiment evaluation?
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    Religion and terrorism: Evidence from Ramadan fasting
    2023-04 | Journal of
    Strittmatter Anthony // Hodler Roland // A Raschky Paul
    Religion and terrorism: Evidence from Ramadan fasting
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    Strittmatter Anthony // Hodler Roland // A Raschky Paul
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    Identifying Causal Channels of Policy Reforms with Multiple Treatments and Different Types of Selection
    2020-12 | Journal of
    Strittmatter Anthony // Doerr Annabelle
    Identifying Causal Channels of Policy Reforms with Multiple Treatments and Different Types of Selection
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    2020-12 | Journal of
    Strittmatter Anthony // Doerr Annabelle
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    Life cycle patterns of cognitive performance over the long run
    2020-10 | Journal of
    Strittmatter Anthony // Sunde Uwe // Zegners Dainis
    Life cycle patterns of cognitive performance over the long run
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    Strittmatter Anthony // Sunde Uwe // Zegners Dainis
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    Direct and Indirect Effects based on Changes-in-Changes
    2020-10 | Journal of
    Huber Martin // Strittmatter Anthony // Schelker Mark
    Direct and Indirect Effects based on Changes-in-Changes
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    2020-10 | Journal of
    Huber Martin // Strittmatter Anthony // Schelker Mark
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    Machine learning estimation of heterogeneous causal effects: Empirical Monte Carlo evidence
    2020-06 | Journal of
    Strittmatter Anthony // C. Knaus Michael // Lechner Michael
    Machine learning estimation of heterogeneous causal effects: Empirical Monte Carlo evidence
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    Strittmatter Anthony // C. Knaus Michael // Lechner Michael
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    Heterogeneous Employment Effects of Job Search Programs
    2020-03 | Journal of
    Strittmatter Anthony // C. Knaus Michael // Lechner Michael
    Heterogeneous Employment Effects of Job Search Programs
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    Strittmatter Anthony // C. Knaus Michael // Lechner Michael
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    Sorting in the used-car market after the Volkswagen emission scandal
    2020-03 | Journal of
    Strittmatter Anthony // Lechner Michael
    Sorting in the used-car market after the Volkswagen emission scandal
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    Strittmatter Anthony // Lechner Michael
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    Expropriations, property confiscations and new offshore entities: Evidence from the Panama Papers
    2020-02 | Journal of
    Strittmatter Anthony // Hodler Roland // A Raschky Paul // Bayer Ralph-C.
    Expropriations, property confiscations and new offshore entities: Evidence from the Panama Papers
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    Strittmatter Anthony // Hodler Roland // A Raschky Paul // Bayer Ralph-C.
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    Heterogeneous earnings effects of the job corps by gender: A translated quantile approach
    2019-08 | Journal of
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    Heterogeneous earnings effects of the job corps by gender: A translated quantile approach
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    2019-08 | Journal of
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    Practical procedures to deal with common support problems in matching estimation
    2017-04 | Journal of
    Strittmatter Anthony // Lechner Michael
    Practical procedures to deal with common support problems in matching estimation
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    Strittmatter Anthony // Lechner Michael
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    Direct and Indirect Effects of Training Vouchers for the Unemployed
    2017-04 | Journal of
    Huber Martin // Strittmatter Anthony // Lechner Michael
    Direct and Indirect Effects of Training Vouchers for the Unemployed
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    2017-04 | Journal of
    Huber Martin // Strittmatter Anthony // Lechner Michael
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    Employment and Earnings Effects of Awarding Training Vouchers in Germany
    2016-07 | Journal of
    Strittmatter Anthony // Doerr Annabelle // Fitzenberger Bernd // Kruppe Thomas // Paul Marie
    Employment and Earnings Effects of Awarding Training Vouchers in Germany
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    2016-07 | Journal of
    Strittmatter Anthony // Doerr Annabelle // Fitzenberger Bernd // Kruppe Thomas // Paul Marie
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    Return-to-job during and after parental leave
    2015-05 | Journal of
    Strittmatter Anthony // Fitzenberger Bernd // Steffes Susanne
    Return-to-job during and after parental leave
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    2015-05 | Journal of
    Strittmatter Anthony // Fitzenberger Bernd // Steffes Susanne
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    Health and economic development—evidence from the introduction of public health care
    2012-10 | Journal of
    Strittmatter Anthony // Sunde Uwe
    Health and economic development—evidence from the introduction of public health care
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    2012-10 | Journal of
    Strittmatter Anthony // Sunde Uwe
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    Measuring Funds of Hedge Funds Performance Using Quantile Regressions: Do Experience and Size Matter?
    2009-10 | Journal of
    Füss Roland // G Kaiser Dieter // Strittmatter Anthony
    Measuring Funds of Hedge Funds Performance Using Quantile Regressions: Do Experience and Size Matter?
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    2009-10 | Journal of
    Füss Roland // G Kaiser Dieter // Strittmatter Anthony

Teaching

M01 Creating Value with Data Science Certificate of Advanced Studies Data Science Leadership
Creating Value with Data Science Short Training Course Creating value with Data Science
M103-D Empirische Wirtschaftsforschung Bachelor of Science in Economics
M02 Machine Learning Master of Science in Economics, Business and Data Analytics
Machine Learning Master of Science in Economics, Business and Data Analytics
Machine Learning Master of Science in Economics, Business and Data Analytics
M03 Seminar: Applied Econometrics Master of Science in Economics, Business and Data Analytics
Seminar: Applied Econometrics Master of Science in Economics, Business and Data Analytics
Seminar: Applied Econometrics Master of Science in Economics, Business and Data Analytics

Functions at UniDistance Suisse

Executive board

  • Vice-Rector for Research ad interim

Faculty of Economics

  • Full Professor
  • Programme Director Bachelor DE
  • Vice-Rector for Research ad interim

Faculty Council of the Faculty of Economics

  • Full Professor
  • Programme Director Bachelor DE

Economic Data Science

  • Full Professor

Academic Council

  • Vice-Rector for Research ad interim

Research Vice-rectorate

  • Vice-Rector for Research ad interim