Barn­a­bas Fa­bi­an Bakay

My research examines how education systems can reduce inequality and support students in building successful careers. I focus on the interaction between financial support, academic progression, and labor market integration, with the aim of informing education reform and policy design. 

A key strand of my work analyzes the impact of student aid on study completion and long-term attachment to the Danish labor market. Another centers on vocational education, where dropout rates reach nearly 50%. Here, I contribute to Os I Branchen (“Us in the Industry”), an experimental project that connects students with their future industry from day one and strengthens peer networks to improve well-being and persistence. 

By combining advanced econometric methods with survey and register data, my research provides evidence on how targeted interventions can help erase educational inequalities, improve student well-being, and guide policymakers in creating more resilient and inclusive labor market institutions.