Topics: Applied Economics and Social Policies, Macroeconomics and Microeconomics

Chair: Brigitte Preissl, Intereconomics and ZBW Speakers: - Introductory remarks by Felix Roth, Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) and Intereconomics - Torben M. Andersen, University of Aarhus - Anton Hemerijck, VU University Amsterdam - Thomas Leoni, Austrian Institute for Economic...

Papers/presentations/symposia and posters should fall within the following thematic areas: - Societal wellbeing - Attitudes to the Welfare state - Immigration - Political participation and Action - Social Exclusion - Balancing Public and Private social spheres - Democracy - Social and...

The WorldPensionSummit is the platform "for and by" pension professionals and industry leaders, exchanging knowledge and sharing the latest insights on securing sufficient pension provision.

This pension day is targeted mainly (though not exclusively) at junior Netspar researchers. However, all Netspar researchers, including those who have not had an opportunity to present their Netspar research at recent Netspar workshops, are also encouraged to submit their paper(s).

Topics: Main Streams I. Economic theory of sustainability in societies and business II. Sustainable entrepreneurial behavior and its framework III. Education and training for sustainable developments. IV. Implementation and optimisation of sustainable developments Streams 1. Sustainable Economic...

Angesichts der andauernden Finanz- und Wirtschaftskrise stellt der Sozialstaat mit seinen Institutionen ein stabilisierendes Element dar, wird aber gleichzeitig durch eine schwindende Einnahmebasis geschwächt. Politische Akteure stehen vor der Herausforderung, den Sozialstaat mit seinem...

The debate about an unconditional basic income has attracted public attention in a number of countries in recent years. Financial, debt, and ecological crises are causing growing numbers of people to look for political alternatives to the existing economy and the way income is distributed within...

The objective of this Seminar is to explore opportunities to use social security to strengthen individuals' capacities to manage the social risks they face and make appropriate decisions, while developing their sense of responsibility. This involves raising awareness of the need for social...

Suggestions for Stream Themes: 1. European Union and social policy 2. Comparative methodology 3. Pensions 4. Health care 5. Labour market policy 6. Family policy 7. Social services 8. Poverty and social assistance 9. Inequalities and social policy 10. Political economy of welfare 11. Migration...