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The EUI Library is pleased to announce its new role as a data access point to the comprehensive microdata collection from the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) and its Research Data Centre (FDZ) in Germany.
Researchers can now access these datasets on-site at the Library, making the EUI one of only two locations in Southern Europe to offer such a service.
Access to the IAB microdata is crucial for researchers focused on employment, labour market analysis, and socioeconomic studies. Data includes detailed German social security system records, covering employment histories, labour market dynamics, and socioeconomic variables. The data encompasses over 80% of the German labor force, with records dating back to 1975.
The availability of IAB microdata highlights the EUI Library’s dedication to supporting innovative academic research and establishes us as an essential hub for labour market research in the region. Professor Andrea Ichino, together with researchers Leon Boveland, Yannick Reichlin (Department of Economics), and Simone Sacchi, Research Data Librarian at the EUI Library, played a crucial role in securing access to this data.
How to access IAB data (EUI researchers)
- Access to the IAB-FDZ data is contingent upon IAB approval. All relevant information is available on the IAB-FDZ data access webpage (approval may take up to four weeks).
- Once IAB approves, email resdata@eui.eu to schedule a data access session at the EUI Library.
For further details, please refer to the EUI Library webpage: Institute for Employment Research (IAB)
How to access IAB data (non-EUI researchers)
- Access to the IAB-FDZ data is contingent upon approval by IAB. All relevant information is available on the IAB-FDZ data access webpage (approval may take up to four weeks).
- Once IAB approves, you need to request access as an external user to the EUI Library (This will give you access to the library for one year).
- Finally, email resdata@eui.eu to schedule a site visit and data access session.
For further details, please refer to the EUI Library webpage: Institute for Employment Research (IAB)