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Lukas Lehner

@lukaslehner.bsky.social
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Assistant Prof @ucl.ac.uk Econ & social policy: labor, (un)employment, inequality supertracker.spi.ox.ac.uk lukaslehner.github.io

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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 3h
Künstliche Intelligenz verändert die Tätigkeiten in vielen Berufen, weg von der Produktion hin zur Supervision. Gute Ausbildungen, wie ein Uni-Abschluss, bleiben aber wichtig für gute Chancen am Arbeitsmarkt. Darüber habe ich mit der @kleinezeitung.at gesprochen.
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 22h
Job alert! (courtesy of EFIP member Lukas Lehner). #jobalert #economics #EFIP
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🚨 We are hiring 🚨 I have joined the Quantitative Social Science group at @sriucl.bsky.social this month and am happy to answer questions to interested applicants. Feel free to reach out.
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Labor market power comes from two sides: employers' buyer power and workers' power. Wages suffer most where employers dominate and workers are unorganized. Strong unions counteract but also suffer from employer power. Nice summary by @inetoxford.bsky.social of our work on #Walmart.
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I remember how inspired I felt in 2020 when Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social was launched and I had just started my PhD. I wouldn't have imagined being on their podcast a couple of years later with Suresh Naidu. Watch out for the episode on #JobGuarantee and #BasicIncome.
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Economist and EFIP member Lukas Lehner says inequality must be urgently made a priority at the international level. Look for an upcoming episode with Lukas on the Economics for Inclusive Prosperity podcast. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity
Business Podcast · Updated Biweekly · We need an alternative vision of economics to replace failed neoliberalism and rising economic nationalism. In a world facing record inequality, climate peril, an...
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Extreme inequality and poverty are defining problems of our time. That's why it needs an International Panel on Inequality (IPI) linked to the UN secretariat. See here for the coverage on the open letter before the UN general assembly: www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
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Global leaders urged to join initiative to fight extreme inequality
More than 1,500 academics and economists sign letter, calling growing gap between richest and poorest ‘a policy choice that can be reversed’
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Yonatan Berman @yonatanberman.com · 15/09/2026
Happy to see our paper on dividend tax reforms out in Fiscal Studies (@theifs.bsky.social)! On a conceptual note, dividend tax is unusual among widely used taxes: it falls heavily on the top 1% (and barely at all on the bottom 90%), while still having the potential to raise substantial revenue 1/2
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Unusual job this weekend: filming about the #JobGuarantee at UCL in the same location featured in Christopher Nolan’s #Inception. 🎬
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Per Engzell @pengzell.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Next at the @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social Atkinson Conference: @janetgornick.bsky.social keynote on cross-national inequality data and the history of @lisdata.bsky.social.
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Nice to be back in Oxford for the inaugural #AtkinsonInequalityConference at @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social and @dspi-oxford.bsky.social. Congrats @zparolin.bsky.social for putting this together. atkinsonconference.github.io
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Glad to see our study on Walmart's consequences for poverty and food hardship appear alongside a number of exciting studies in the recent Issue of #LabourEconomics Special Issue: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu... Our article: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Excited to join University College London as Assistant Professor in Economics and Social Policy. @sriucl.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Junge Absolvent:innen berichten immer wieder von Schwierigkeiten beim Berufseinstieg. Im Gespräch mit @kurier.at (Roxanna Schmit) ordne ich ein, was wir dazu wissen und wo die blinden Flecken liegen 👇1/2
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Filmisches Kurzportrait eines frühen Vorläufers der #Jobgarantie #Marienthal: Mit der #Aktion8000 hat der damalige Sozialminister Alfred Dallinger in den frühen 1980ern die "experimentelle Arbeitsmarktpolitik" in Österreich vorangetrieben. www.filmarchiv.at/de/filmarchi...
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Film: »Aktion 8000«: Kampf gegen die Arbeitslosigkeit
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Thomas Kurer @thmskrr.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🚨We are hiring a two-year postdoctoral researcher (80%) at the University of Zurich within the new Horizon Europe project WELFAIR on the political implications of technological change, demographic ageing and rising inequality. The full job ad is here: tinyurl.com/3b6ddm25 Apply by August 9, 2026.
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Long-term unemployment is a policy choice, not an individual failing. Evidence from the #Marienthal #JobGuarantee shows we can end it, and at a cost public budgets can afford. I am glad to see my work in this area recognized by the #WileyResearchHeroes Prize, in the Impact Beyond Academia category.
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
#Walmart #Supercenter openings are associated with a 2.2 percentage point (18%) rise in #poverty, and the increase persists for at least a decade. Our article is now published in #LabourEconomics, with @zparolin.bsky.social, Clemente Pignatti & Rafael Pintro-Schmitt.
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
#BasicIncome and #JobGuarantee are often pitted against each other. In our @econfip.bsky.social brief with @maxkasy.bsky.social, we argue they can be complements: Cash gives autonomy & security; Guaranteed jobs add latent benefits of work that cash alone doesn't deliver econfip.org/wp-content/u...
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The American Sociological Review issue with our paper on labor unions and Walmart's buyer power, with @joshuachoper.bsky.social and @zparolin.bsky.social, is now out alongside several other articles that are worth checking out: journals.sagepub.com/toc/asra/91/3
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American Sociological Review - Volume 91, Number 3
Table of contents for American Sociological Review, 91, 3
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Heute diskutieren wir konkrete Möglichkeiten zur Umsetzung des Rechts auf Arbeit im Rahmen der #Marienthal #Jobgarantie und deren Übertragbarkeit auf Deutschland bei der G.I.B. – Gestaltung, Innovation und Beratung in der Arbeits- und Sozialpolitik GmbH in Nordrhein-Westfalen.
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
#Marienthal wurde 1933 zum Synonym für die Zerstörungskraft von #Arbeitslosigkeit. Nun hat die Gemeinde gezeigt, dass eine #Jobgarantie funktioniert. Für @surplusmagazin.de beleuchten @maxkasy.bsky.social & ich die Ergebnisse: Langzeitarbeitslosigkeit abgeschafft, höhere Einkommen, besseres Leben.
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
What I am particularly excited about is my methodological toy project: We provide a template and replication package for single-case studies in cross-national comparative research: reproducible, easy to update and adjustable to other countries and periods: doi.org/10.17605/OSF...
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Per Engzell @pengzell.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Join us in Vienna to discuss inequality, economic mobility & labor markets! With @franziskadbacher.bsky.social and @izmartinez86.bsky.social I'm stoked to announce this workshop, keynotes by @emilynix100.bsky.social and @natewilmers.bsky.social. Nov 19-20, submit by June 30: www.wu.ac.at/ineq/ws26
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
New paper with @philiprathgeb.bsky.social in Journal of European Social Policy: #SocialInsurance is blamed for entrenching insider-outsider divides & weakening redistribution. Drawing on #Austria, we show it can be more solidaristic and resilient than means-tested benefits. doi.org/10.1177/0958...
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Just accepted at #LabourEconomics Our full paper: docs.iza.org/dp17323.pdf
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Surplus | Das Wirtschaftsmagazin @surplusmagazin.de · 17/06/2026
🚨 Out now: Die neunte Surplus-Ausgabe »Der Preis des Krieges« ist da. Der nächste Preisschock ist da. Statt Kürzungen brauchen wir Entlastungen. In den nächsten Tagen im Briefkasten, am Kiosk oder sofort online auf: 👉 www.surplusmagazin.de/surplus-9-de...
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
That's how I like to start the week. @philiprathgeb.bsky.social and I show, on Austria's case, that social insurance systems are a viable tool to reconcile strong deservingness conceptions with large-scale redistribution: they can promote solidarity while remaining politically resilient.
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Danke für deine Inspiration, Jean! R.I.P. Foto: Genf, 2016.
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Out now at American Sociological Review: "Countervailing Powers: Labor Unions Against the Buyer Power of Walmart Supercenters" with @joshuachoper.bsky.social & @zparolin.bsky.social We find that unions deter Walmart but where Walmart opens, it harms union members journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Zach Parolin @zparolin.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
With @joshuachoper.bsky.social & @lukaslehner.bsky.social in the American Sociological Review, we ask: What happens to organized labor when Walmart Supercenters enter a local labor market? Broadly, how do worker power and buyer power interact to shape inequality? journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Ein Teil langzeitarbeitsloser Personen hat keine Chance einen stabilen Job zu finden, trotz gut ausgebauter Arbeitsmarktpolitik. Ihnen hilft dauerhafte, öffentlich geschaffene Beschäftigung die über kurze Transitjobs hinausgeht, wie mehrere Evaluierungen zeigen. burgenland.orf.at/stories/3352...
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Beschäftigungsprojekte wirken; besonders dann, wenn sie längerfristig angelegt sind. Mit dem ORF (@romygreiner.bsky.social) habe ich über die Dringlichkeit gesprochen, Angebote für jene Personen auszubauen, denen bestehende Arbeitsmarktprogramme nicht helfen. on.orf.at/video/143237...
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Congratulations @atanaspekanov.bsky.social on being proposed as Deputy PM of Bulgaria, with the EU funds portfolio. All the best for what will be a challenging job, and an encouraging sign for Bulgaria and Europe.
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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 01/05/2026
Love employment research and policy? We do too! @upjohninstitute.bsky.social is hiring a full-time research analyst. Our current RAs' degrees range from BA to PhD, so give the opening a look. #econ_ra #EconSky #sociology #policysky
JOB POSTING – RESEARCH ANALYST
POSTING DATE: May 1, 2026
The W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research is seeking a talented Research Analyst to support 
social science PhD researchers with statistical programming, analysis of data, and other analytical 
tasks for research projects. The ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrated programming, 
data management, analytical, writing, and communication skills through a bachelor’s or graduate
degree in quantitative social sciences or a related program. The position offers the opportunity for 
career growth with promotions based on performance and experience, and initial placement is 
commensurate with experience.
Research Analysts work closely with PhD researchers on empirical projects related to the labor market 
and the economy. Their work largely involves statistical programming; assembling, structuring, and 
managing databases; analysis of data; and preparation of empirical results for presentation in reports, 
working papers, and articles. Tasks also may include writing documents that describe how data were 
processed, designing and maintaining databases, conducting literature reviews, proofreading final 
written documents, and contributing to the development of software programs to implement frontier 
statistical analysis.
Hybrid work arrangements (both in-office and remote work) may be available depending on the nature 
of assigned research projects, but the position is not fully remote. Projects involving confidential data 
may require the incumbent to undergo fingerprinting and a background check.
A bachelor’s degree with experience in statistics, econometrics, and computer programming is 
required. Demonstrated research experience—e.g., working with a faculty member on a research 
project or independent research through a graduate program—is desirable.
Knowledge of basic statistical and econometric methods; experience with at least one statistical 
programming language, p…
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Zach Parolin @zparolin.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The Atkinson Conference on Economic and Social Inequality will take place on 10-11 September at Nuffield College (Oxford). ▶️Plenaries: Philippe Aghion, Janet Gornick & roundable moderated by FT's Sarah O'Connor. 🚩CfP Deadline: 22 May. Join us in Oxford! Details here: atkinsonconference.github.io
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The Atkinson Conference on Economic and Social Inequality
A two-day interdisciplinary conference on economic and social inequality at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. 10–11 September 2026.
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Emanuel List @elist.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
We're hiring! @ineq-wu.bsky.social (@wuvienna.bsky.social) is looking for a Pre-Doc Researcher to study wage inequality using Austrian administrative microdata alongside @lukaslehner.bsky.social and me. Details and application: wirtschaftsuniversitaet-wien-portal.rexx-systems.com/Project-staf...
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Job opportunity Project staff member (pre-doc) at Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien Jobportal
others in Wien
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Heute Abend diskutieren wir #Grundeinkommen und #Jobgarantie im Rahmen der Buchpräsentation von "Soziale Sicherung, Arbeit und Teilhabe". Uni Wien 18:30, Eintritt ohne Anmeldung.
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Per Engzell @pengzell.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
A postdoc position is now available in my project Markets and Mobility: How Employers Structure Economic Opportunity. Start date flexible within the next 12 months, apply by 9 May. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Excited to share this soon: @socsci.ox.ac.uk is releasing a film on impact in the social sciences. Stay tuned. #OxSSIC26, #ImpactInMotion
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Evidence has come under threat around the world but universities are pushing ahead to contribute to solving some of the world's largest problems (climate change, unemployment...) We discussed pathways ahead for social sciences at the Impact Conference of @socsci.ox.ac.uk. #OxSSIC26 #ImpactInMotion
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Dani Rodrik @drodrik.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
A new Economics for Inclusive Prosperity policy brief on basic income and job guarantees, by Max Kasy and Lukas Lehner econfip.org/policy-brief...
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Welfare for the 21st century: Basic income and job guarantee policies - Economics for Inclusive Prosperity
Existing social safety nets play an important role in reducing poverty and inequality, especially in the rich countries of the Global North. These safety nets, however, also have numerous shortcomings...
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Unsere Evaluierung der #Jobgarantie #Marienthal #MAGMA ist nun auf Deutsch via #AMS verfügbar Das Projekt wurde 2020 von @svenhergovich.bsky.social ins Leben gerufen und von @maxkasy.bsky.social und mir evaluiert. Die Jobgarantie hat die Langzeitarbeitslosigkeit lokal de facto abgeschafft. 1/5
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Patrick Mokre @patrickmokre.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Young Economists Conference 2026: call for papers is now online, keynotes confirmed! 📆 #yec2026 in Vienna on September 17 and 18, 2026 📣 Keynotes by @ceciliarikap.bsky.social and @izaskunzuazu.bsky.social ✉️ Submit your work until May 10: wien.arbeiterkammer.at/yec2026
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Join us today online for Alexandra Roulet's talk on "Making Labor Markets Work for Workers and Businesses", hosted by @zparolin.bsky.social @inetoxford.bsky.social @oxmartinschool.bsky.social. I'll be moderating the event and look forward to a vibrant discussion. www.inet.ox.ac.uk/events/makin...
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Wenn Arbeitskräfte knapp sind, müssen Löhne steigen und Arbeitsbedingungen besser werden. Mit Bruno Jaschke vom @falter.at habe ich über Mangelberufe und die Situation am österreichischen Arbeitsmarkt gesprochen.
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Excited to join Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social, an initiative whose members and goals I have looked up to since its foundation. Also excited that our #EfIP policy brief (with @maxkasy.bsky.social) on #JobGuarantee and #BasicIncome is now out: econfip.org/policy-brief...
econfip.org
Welfare for the 21st century: Basic income and job guarantee policies - Economics for Inclusive Prosperity
Existing social safety nets play an important role in reducing poverty and inequality, especially in the rich countries of the Global North. These safety nets, however, also have numerous shortcomings...
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Employment is an effective integration tool, so early labour market access matters for asylum seekers. Long periods of inactivity reduce integration prospects and increase fiscal costs. @judithkohlenberger.bsky.social and I spoke about this to ORF: orf.at/stories/3421...
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Reform UK recently claimed that the UK’s benefits bill would be much higher than in other Western countries. That's simply incorrect. I spoke to @timharford.ft.com for #BBC More or Less about the actual cost of welfare. BBC: www.bbc.com/audio/play/p... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6WyJ...
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BBC Audio | More or Less | The Stats of the Nation: Immigration, benefits and inequality
Tim Harford explores the stats on some of the UK’s most potent political debates
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Lukas Lehner @lukaslehner.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Der Berufseinstieg für junge Studienabsolvent:innen ist derzeit schwierig. Gleichzeitig bleibt eine gute Ausbildung einer der wichtigsten Schutzfaktoren gegen Arbeitslosigkeit; gerade über den Erwerbsverlauf. Mit der Kleinen Zeitung habe ich darüber gesprochen: www.kleinezeitung.at/steiermark/2...
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