Biography
Nhat An is a Principal Investigator at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center and an Associate Fellow of the Institute for New Economic Thinking. Her research investigates trends, causes, and consequences of social inequality, focusing on both intra- as well as intergenerational processes. From 2025-2029, she co-leads the project “Wealth and Social Cohesion from a Relational Perspective” funded by the Volkswagen Foundation.
Recent Publications
Jun 2025
Consolidated Trajectories? Social Class and Earnings Growth over the Life Course
Philipp M. Lersch , Nhat An Trinh , Caspar Kaiser
Philipp M. Lersch , Nhat An Trinh , Caspar Kaiser
Sept 2024
Class origin, intergenerational transfers, and the gender wealth gap
in Socio-Economic Review
Nhat An Trinh
in Socio-Economic Review
Nhat An Trinh
Nov 2023
The Temporal Dimension of Parental Employment: Fixed-term Contracts, Non-standard Work Schedules and Children’s Education in Germany
in European Sociological Review
Bastian A. Betthäuser , Nhat An Trinh , Anette Eva Fasang
in European Sociological Review
Bastian A. Betthäuser , Nhat An Trinh , Anette Eva Fasang
Nov 2022
The Effect of Social Benefit Reform on Educational Inequality
in Journal of Social Policy
Nhat An Trinh
in Journal of Social Policy
Nhat An Trinh
Nov 2022
Why do trends in social fluidity at labour market entry and occupational maturity differ? Evidence from Germany and the UK
in Research in Social Stratification and Mobility
Nhat An Trinh
in Research in Social Stratification and Mobility
Nhat An Trinh
Jan 2021
Positional, mobility and reference effects: How does social class affect life satisfaction in Europe?
in European Sociological Review
Caspar Kaiser , Nhat An Trinh
in European Sociological Review
Caspar Kaiser , Nhat An Trinh
Jan 2021
Regional Variation in Inequality of Educational Opportunity across Europe
in Socius: Sociological Research for a Dynamic World
Bastian A. Betthäuser , Caspar Kaiser , Nhat An Trinh
in Socius: Sociological Research for a Dynamic World
Bastian A. Betthäuser , Caspar Kaiser , Nhat An Trinh
Recent Events
13 Jun 24
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INET Oxford Summer Research Meeting 2024
The event is open to all INET Oxford researchers, staff, visitors, and associate members
In Person Event
26 Oct 23
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"Class Origin, Intergenerational Transfers, and the Gender Wealth Gap" - Nhat An Trinh (EEG)
INET Researcher Seminar (HYBRID event)
Hybrid Event
