On May 16th, Henri Jackson attended the Predoc Conference 2025, hosted by Princeton University’s Industrial Relations Section, where he presented research on minimum wage policy effects using data from the Shift Project. This annual gathering brings together emerging scholars from around the world to showcase their work and build connections within the academic community. Henri presented “The Effect of Minimum Wage Hikes on Channels of Adjustment: New Evidence from the Shift Project”, joint work with Daniel Schneider (Harvard Kennedy School) and Kristen Harknett (UC San Francisco). The research examines how firms respond to minimum wage increases beyond simple employment effects, investigating changes in benefits, scheduling practices, workplace technology.
The conference provided an excellent opportunity for Henri to connect with fellow predocs and emerging researchers working across diverse fields. Presentations ranged from finance and development economics to labor market studies, showcasing the breadth of research being conducted by the next generation of economists. The international reach of the conference was particularly impressive, with participants traveling from as far as Chile to share their work and engage with peers.
