RESEARCH AXES

Modeling, Machine Learning and Causality

Organizer : Victoria Zinde-Walsh

The Modeling, Machine Learning and Causality axis focuses on the development of robust statistical methods, including new methods appropriate for the increasing availability of very large data sets. Several researchers work on estimating the impact of policies on society and the economy, including on the distribution of income and on inequality.

Design of Fair Resource Allocation

Organizer : Lars Ehlers

The Design of Fair Resource Allocation axis studies market institutions such as auctions, queues, assignment rules in school systems, clearinghouses, and tradable permit systems. It emphasizes the role of institutional design inducing socially desirable market outcomes and the fair treatment of market participants.

Growth, Economic Fluctuations and Inequality

Organizer : Markus Poschke

The Growth, Economic Fluctuations and Inequality axis investigates both long-term trends and short-term fluctuations in employment, output, and prices. It examines the effects of monetary and fiscal policy on economic performance, the effects of tax reforms and of trade policies on output, employment, and inequality.

Human Capabilities

Organizer : Fabian Lange

The Human Capabilities axis explores issues related to employment, skills, education, and fertility. This includes human capital formation and the impact of health-related issues such as COVID19 on education and labor markets, as well as the impact of political instability on economic activity and labor markets.

Health and Aging

Organizer : Tatyana Koreshkova

The Health Economics and Aging axis studies the social and economic circumstances of individuals as they age, as well as the consequences of population aging on labor markets, social services and on government revenues. Researchers in this axis also examine the impact of policies on health inequalities.

Environment and Climate Change

Organizer : Sophie Bernard

The Environment and Climate Change axis studies the impact of environmental policies, the energy transition, circular economy, the socio-economic impacts of pollution and natural disasters, and environmental justice. It also studies industrial structures, international environmental agreements, and other related topics.