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Esther Duflo is the Abdul Latif Jameel Professor of Poverty Alleviation and Development Economics in the Department of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She is also co-founder and co-director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), holds the Chaire, Pauvreté et politiques publiques at the Collège de France, and serves as President of the Paris School of Economics. Her research focuses on understanding the economic lives of people living in poverty to help design and evaluate social policies. Her work spans multiple domains including: Development Economics Poverty Alleviation strategies Health interventions Educational programs Financial inclusion initiatives Environmental policy Governance improvements Duflo revolutionized developmental economics by pioneering the use of randomized controlled trials to test poverty reduction measures. Her empirical approach has challenged conventional opinions about development and has helped improve the efficient use of resources in poverty alleviation programs worldwide. She co-authored the influential books "Poor Economics" and "Good Economics for Hard Times" with Abhijit Banerjee, demonstrating through field experiments how specific interventions (like providing lentils to mothers for child immunization) can dramatically improve social outcomes. Her notable scientific achievements include: Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel (2019) Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences (2015) Infosys Prize (2014) John Bates Clark Medal (2010) MacArthur "Genius Grant" Fellowship (2009) A.SK Social Science Award (2015) Duflo has established J-PAL as a global network of over a hundred affiliated professors who use scientific evidence to inform policy decisions in the fight against poverty. J-PAL has offices across Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and South and Southeast Asia. Her work has demonstrated the crucial importance of information in policymaking, with numerous field experiments showing how carefully designed interventions can have significant impacts on social outcomes across multiple domains including health, education, and economic opportunity.

• Development Economics
• Poverty Alleviation
• Health
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Martin Seeleib-Kaiser is a Professor at the Institute of Political Science, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. He holds a venia legendi (habilitation) from Bremen University (2000) and has held academic positions at Oxford, Duke, and Bremen Universities. His research focuses on the politics of social policy, comparative social policy analysis, and the interplay between public-private social protection policies. His publications span topics such as globalization and welfare systems , EU citizenship and social rights , and dualization in welfare states . Recent works address pandemic-era welfare responses, stratified social rights, and occupational welfare trends in Europe. His team includes researchers like Cecilia Bruzelius, Jakub Sowula, and Mikko Kuisma, with affiliations to projects like the Journal of European Social Policy.

• Politics of social policy
• Comparative social policy analysis
• Globalization and welfare systems
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Peichl is a leading academic in Economics, holding a Professorship in Macroeconomics and Public Finance at the Faculty of Economics, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. He is Head of the ifo Center for Macroeconomics and Surveys, and previously led the Research Group “International Distribution and Redistribution” at ZEW, Mannheim. His expertise spans macroeconomic policy, tax systems, income inequality, and public finance. Peichl’s work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis, focusing on policy implications for redistribution, fiscal sustainability, and labor markets. Education: PhD in Public Economics, University of Cologne Professorial appointments at LMU Munich (since 2013) and University of Mannheim (2008–2013) Research Interests: Peichl’s research emphasizes the interplay between tax policies, income distribution, and macroeconomic stability. Key themes include: Optimal design of tax systems to reduce inequality while maintaining economic efficiency Impact of fiscal policies on labor markets and household behavior Analysis of redistributive effects of social welfare programs Global and regional economic inequality dynamics His recent work explores post-pandemic policy responses, energy security challenges, and the political economy of taxation. Grants & Advising: Peichl has led numerous interdisciplinary projects funded by institutions like the EU, DFG, and ifo Institute. He advises policymakers on tax reforms, fiscal consolidation, and social security systems. Notable collaborations include the ECONtribute and EconPol initiatives. Labs/Teams: Directs the ifo Center for Macroeconomics and Surveys, fostering collaboration between economists, policymakers, and data scientists. The center produces real-time analyses of economic trends and policy impacts.

• Macroeconomics
• Public Finance
• Income Inequality
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Holger Straßheim is Professor of Political Sociology at Bielefeld University, affiliated with the Faculty of Sociology, Department 4 – Politics and Society. He also holds leadership roles as co-director of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies of Science (ISOS) and the Institute for World Society Studies, and is an elected member of the university’s Senate. He coordinates the MA program in Political Communication and serves on multiple examination and ethics committees. University: Bielefeld University School: Faculty of Sociology Department: Department 4 – Politics and Society Research Institutes: ISOS, Institute for World Society Studies Administrative Roles: Program Coordinator MA Political Communication, Member of BA/MA Examination Boards, Habilitation Committee His research centers on the interplay between science and politics, particularly the role of expertise and evidence in public policy. Key areas include behavioral public policy, climate and consumer policy, Arctic geopolitics, and the temporal dimensions of governance. He investigates how knowledge is produced, legitimized, and used in policy-making across transnational contexts. The most recent publications reflect a strong focus on evidence cultures, ethical expertise in crises, and the global spread of behavioral governance. These works analyze how expert advice functions under uncertainty, the paradoxes of evidence-based policy, and the institutionalization of ethical guidance during emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. The research often employs comparative and interdisciplinary methods, engaging with science and technology studies, political sociology, and policy analysis. Best Dissertation Award, University of Tübingen (2011) Visiting Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School (2014) Visiting Research Fellow, Collège d’études mondiales, Paris (2018) Visiting Research Fellow, University of Bologna (2022) Straßheim has supervised and advised in various research projects and PhD initiatives, particularly through his leadership in DFG and ESRC-funded programs. He has secured significant third-party funding, including projects on Arctic knowledge co-production and ethics in crisis governance. He is actively involved in academic service, reviewing for major journals and research councils, and shaping policy discourse through editorial roles in Critical Policy Studies and the Advances in Critical Policy Analysis book series. He leads the Straßheim Research Group, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on science-policy interfaces. He is a key figure in research networks such as the Science and Democracy Network (Harvard) and the International Arctic Science Committee. His work bridges academic inquiry with real-world policy challenges, emphasizing democratic accountability, epistemic pluralism, and the ethical dimensions of expertise.

• Political Sociology
• Public Policy and Governance
• Science and Policy in World Society
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Lucio Baccaro is Director at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies (MPIfG) and was Full Professor of Macrosociology at the University of Geneva, where he also served as Deputy Dean for Research (2016–2020). He has held academic positions at MIT, Case Western Reserve University, and visiting roles at the University of Turin and the University of Vienna. His primary affiliations are with MPIfG and the University of Geneva, both central to his research in political economy and sociology. Education: PhD in Management and Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 1999 Doctorate in Labor Law and Industrial Relations, University of Pavia, 1997 Master of Business Administration, Stoa' (IRI-MIT joint venture), 1991 Laurea in Philosophy, summa cum laude, University "La Sapienza", Rome, 1989 Lucio Baccaro’s research focuses on comparative political economy, labor relations, global worker rights, and deliberative governance . His work integrates economic sociology and political sociology to analyze institutional change, social dialogue, and the impact of globalization on labor and welfare systems. He has led major comparative studies on employment models, pension reforms, and international labor standards. His scholarship emphasizes the interplay between institutions, ideas, and power in shaping economic governance. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on institutional change, deliberative processes, labor market reforms, and global justice . Themes include path dependence in international organizations, the transformation of collective bargaining, and the role of expertise in democratic governance. His interdisciplinary approach bridges sociology, political science, and economics, with strong methodological rigor in comparative and qualitative analysis. Scientific Awards and Honors: Honorary Professor, University of Duisburg-Essen (2023) Professeur honoraire, University of Geneva (2020) International Geneva Award (2011) Outstanding Young Scholar Award, IRRA (2003) Founder's Prize, SASE (2001) Maurice F. Strong Career Development Chair, MIT (2006–2009) Multiple fellowships from SSRC, Harvard, MIT, and CUNY Alfiere del Lavoro, awarded by the President of Italy (1984) Advising and Grants: While specific student advisees are not listed, Baccaro has supervised research and mentored scholars through his roles at MPIfG and the University of Geneva. He has secured substantial research funding, including grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) and the Swiss Network for International Studies (SNIS), supporting projects on post-Fordist growth models, employment policy, and deliberative governance. His leadership in co-principal investigator roles highlights his collaborative research approach and institutional influence. Labs and Research Teams: As Director at MPIfG, Baccaro leads a major research institute focused on the study of societal and economic institutions. He has been instrumental in shaping research agendas on political economy and governance, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and international scholarly exchange.

• Comparative Political Economy
• Comparative Employment Relations
• Comparative Labor Movements
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Florian Brandl is an Argelander Professor (associate professor with tenure) at the University of Bonn, holding positions in both the Department of Economics and the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics. Previously, he was a postdoctoral research scholar at Princeton University and Stanford University. His academic career demonstrates a strong foundation in mathematical economics and game theory, with affiliations spanning multiple prestigious institutions. Brandl earned his Doctoral degree in Mathematics (summa cum laude) from the Technical University of Munich in 2018, following a Master's degree (2013) and Bachelor's degree (2011) from the same institution. His doctoral work focused on "Zero-Sum Games in Social Choice and Game Theory" under the supervision of Felix Brandt, establishing the foundation for his research trajectory. Prof. Brandl's research spans microeconomic theory with a focus on social choice theory, decision theory, and game theory. He is particularly interested in decision-making under uncertainty, connections between social choice and game theory, and dynamic processes converging to equilibrium. His work employs mathematical tools to analyze interactions of multiple entities in economic contexts, often incorporating algorithmic approaches and methods from theoretical computer science. He has made significant contributions to fair division, mechanism design, and probabilistic social choice. His publication record shows consistent contributions across multiple subfields, with recent work focusing on patience effects in fair division, social learning barriers, and axiomatic characterizations of equilibrium concepts. Brandl's research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between economics, mathematics, and computer science, with publications in top journals across all three disciplines. Best Student Paper Award at WINE 2021 for "Funding Public Projects: A Case for the Nash Product Rule" Associate Editor for Theoretical Economics Co-organizer of the COMSOC Video Seminar Prof. Brandl actively contributes to academic service and community building. He co-organizes the COMSOC Video Seminar and will host a Trimester Program on "Advances in Mechanism Design" in Bonn in summer 2026. He serves on program committees for major conferences including COMSOC 2023 and EC 2023. His research has been supported through his position as a Bonn Junior Fellow at the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics since 2021. Based at the Institute for Microeconomics and affiliated with the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, Brandl collaborates with a broad network of researchers across economics and computer science. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration, as evidenced by his numerous co-authored publications with researchers from various institutions worldwide. He maintains strong connections with the University of Oxford's Global Priorities Institute as a Research Affiliate.

• Microeconomics
• Social Choice Theory
• Decision Theory
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Elizabeth A. Bennett, PhD, is a Full Professor of International Affairs (with tenure) and Director of Political Economy at Lewis & Clark College , Portland, Oregon. She holds visiting roles at the Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California – Berkeley , and will be a Senior Fellow at the Forum Basiliense, University of Basel (Switzerland) in 2025. Her work focuses on labor exploitation in globalized supply chains, voluntary sustainability standards, and equitable business models. Education : PhD in Political Science, Brown University (2014); MALD in Political Economy and Development, The Fletcher School at Tufts University (2014) Her research spans international relations, political economy, public policy, and sustainable development. Recent projects examine living wages in global supply chains and ethical consumerism in the cannabis industry. She co-edited The Handbook of Research on Fair Trade (2015) with Laura T. Raynolds. Her 2024 articles explore value chain profit-sharing, voluntary sustainability standards, and fair trade principles in cannabis. Earlier works analyze global governance, labor rights, and civic engagement. She has received fellowships from Harvard, Rutgers, and the J. Robert Beyster Foundation. Scientific Awards : J. Robert Beyster Fellowship (2022), Harvard Kennedy School Fellow, ongoing Rutgers Institute Fellow Dr. Bennett engages public policy through advisory roles with the United Nations Forum on Sustainability Standards , Global Organic Textile Standards Committee , and think tanks like IDOS . Her research is featured in The Guardian , PBS Nova , and The Oregonian .

• Labor Exploitation
• Globalized Supply Chains
• Voluntary Sustainability Standards
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Prof. Roger Goodman is the Nissan Professor of Modern Japanese Studies at the University of Oxford and Warden of St. Antony's College. He holds leadership roles in the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) and the Social Sciences Division. His career spans over 40 years, including a doctorate in social anthropology (1982), a Junior Research Fellowship (1985–88), and professorships at the University of Essex and Oxford. His research focuses on Japanese education, social policy, and comparative studies of East Asia and the UK. Education: PhD in Social Anthropology (St Antony’s College, 1982) Affiliations: Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies, OSGA, St Antony’s College Research interests include Japanese education systems, youth culture, social welfare policies, and cross-cultural comparisons. His work bridges anthropology and sociology, addressing themes like demographic shifts, university governance, and policy reform. Notable publications include Family-Run Universities in Japan (2020) and Children of the Japanese State (2000). Awards: Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (2013), Academy President (2020–) He has supervised ~40 doctoral theses, covering topics from Shinto shrines to education reform. His teaching emphasizes anthropological perspectives on Japanese society, including kinship systems, gender, and popular culture.

• Japanese Education
• Social Policy
• Youth Culture
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Prof. Dr. Christina Raasch is Professor of Digital Economy at Kühne Logistics University (KLU) and holds a joint appointment with the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) . Since 2017 she has led research and teaching on how digitalization reshapes innovation processes, enterprise crowdfunding, and customer-driven disruptive innovation. Education Habilitation (Dr. habil.) in Business Administration, Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), 2012 PhD in Management, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, 2006 MSc (lic. oec.) in Economics & Management, University of St. Gallen (HSG), 2002 Visiting Researcher, MIT Sloan School of Management, 2010-2012 Research Interests Prof. Raasch’s work centers on digital transformation of innovation . She investigates how firms leverage digital technologies—ranging from AI to crowdfunding platforms—to enhance idea generation, evaluation, and implementation. Core themes include: Open & User Innovation: understanding when and how users become valuable innovators inside and outside firms. Disruptive Innovation Dynamics: analyzing whether disruptive ideas stem from users or producers under varying environmental conditions. Enterprise Crowdfunding: designing decentralized decision-making systems that mitigate hierarchy-induced biases. Publication Trends Her 70+ publications reveal a systematic exploration of demand-side innovation . Early work modeled welfare impacts of user innovation; recent studies use large-scale field data from Siemens and other multinationals to uncover cognitive and social biases in idea evaluation. A consistent thread is bridging micro-level behavioral insights with macro-level policy and strategy implications. Scientific Awards & Honors Fellow of the Open and User Innovation (OUI) Society Host of the 2023 OUI Conference at KLU Research Funding & Industry Collaboration Current grants exceed €2 million and include: FabCity-Citizen Extension (2025-2026) – decentralized urban innovation funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. EvaluationShirking (2024-2026) – idea evaluation biases in collaboration with a global industrial manufacturer. Idea Evaluation in Democratized Innovation (2019-2023) – DFG-funded project on enterprise crowdfunding design. Labs, Teams & Knowledge Transfer Prof. Raasch leads the Open & User Innovation Research Group at KLU, supervising doctoral researchers and managing industry partnerships with firms in automotive, high-tech, and logistics sectors. She regularly contributes to policy panels and media outlets such as Harvard Business Manager and Springer Professional .

• Digital Transformation
• Open Innovation
• User Innovation
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Hermann Lotze-Campen is an agricultural economist and Head of Research Department 2 'Climate Resilience' at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). He holds a professorship in Sustainable Land Use and Climate Change at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin within the Faculty of Life Science, Department of Agricultural Economics. His work bridges climate science, agricultural economics, and food systems research with significant policy implications. Lotze-Campen's research focuses on the interplay between climate change, food systems, land use, and economic modeling. His expertise spans agricultural economics, climate change impacts, land use modeling, food systems transformation, sustainable development pathways, and bioeconomy transitions. He has developed global land use modeling frameworks for assessing climate impacts, food and bioenergy demand, agricultural land and water use, trade, and environmental consequences. His research investigates economic model inter-comparisons, lifestyle impacts on food systems, and monitoring land use change and biodiversity transitions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on food system transformations, dietary shifts, and their environmental and economic implications. His work increasingly examines China's food system, planetary boundaries, and the integration of climate mitigation with sustainable development goals. Lotze-Campen frequently employs economic modeling approaches including Applied General Equilibrium (AGE) modeling of agricultural policies and trade. His research demonstrates growing attention to equity considerations in bioeconomy transitions and the connections between food systems and climate targets. Lotze-Campen is actively involved in major international research initiatives including the Food System Economics Commission (FSEC), the FABLE initiative (Food, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Land-Use, and Energy), and the World in 2050 initiative. He has contributed to significant policy reports including 'The Economics of the Food System Transformation: Global Policy Report' and 'Transformations to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.' His work has substantial policy relevance for climate mitigation strategies, food security, and sustainable land management. At PIK, Lotze-Campen leads the Climate Resilience research department and has been instrumental in developing integrated assessment models that connect climate science with economic and social dimensions. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals including Nature Sustainability, Nature Communications, and The Lancet Planetary Health, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature and policy relevance of his research.

• Agricultural Economics
• Climate Change
• Land Use Modeling
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Dr. Ivan Duric is a Research Fellow at the Department of Agricultural Markets, Agricultural Marketing and World Agricultural Trade, Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO), Halle (Saale), Germany. Since October 2008 he has led and contributed to numerous international research projects focusing on digital transformation, trade policy, and value-chain analysis in agriculture and food systems. Education: Doctorate (Dr.) “summa cum laude” in Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. Research Interests: Dr. Duric’s core expertise lies at the intersection of digital technologies and agri-food economics . His work explores how machine learning, blockchain, and immersive analytics reshape agricultural value chains, enhance transparency, and improve competitiveness. He continually investigates price transmission mechanisms , the impact of trade policy shocks (e.g., export bans, import restrictions), and pathways to strengthen food security in transition and emerging economies. Across more than forty peer-reviewed articles and policy briefs, a clear trend emerges: rigorous empirical assessment of how policy interventions and digital innovations jointly determine market outcomes—from wheat-to-bread chains in Serbia to salmon value networks spanning Norway, France and Poland. Awards & Recognition: Doctoral degree awarded “summa cum laude” (highest distinction), Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. Grants & Collaborative Projects: Dr. Duric has co-ordinated or served as senior researcher in major EU and German-funded initiatives including AGRICISTRADE, AgriDigital, AGRIIMMERSE, VALUMICS, SecureFood, GERUKA, eTrust-Food, DITAC, GTRS, STARLAP, TAAST, UaFoodTrade , and the IAMO XR Lab . These projects investigate global grain trade, digital platform adoption, consumer trust, resilience of food systems, and immersive data analytics. Labs & Teams: He is a founding member and scientific lead of the IAMO XR Lab , where virtual-reality and immersive analytics are leveraged to visualize and interpret complex agricultural market data, creating new avenues for stakeholder engagement and policy dialogue.

• Digitalization in agriculture
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning in agri-food systems
• Blockchain applications in agriculture and food industry
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Prof. Dr. Thoko Kaime is Chairholder of African Legal Studies at the University of Bayreuth since 2019. She also serves as Vice Director of the Institute of African Studies (IAS) (2021-2023) and Co-Speaker of the Doctoral College for Intersectionality Studies (2022-2023). Her research focuses on International Human Rights Law , International Environmental Law , and their intersections with children's rights, energy justice, and refugee law. Education: PhD, Law (SOAS University of London, 2007) Master of Laws (LL.M.), Distinction (University of Pretoria, 2001) Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Honours (University of Malawi, 2000) Research Interests include cultural legitimacy in international legal frameworks, energy justice, environmental rights for children, and legal challenges in refugee situations. Her publications span children's rights under the African Charter, energy policy for sustainable development, and climate change law, with a focus on African contexts. Scientific Recognition: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2012)

• International Human Rights Law
• International Environmental Law
• Children's Rights
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Prof. Dr. Alfons J. Weichenrieder is a Professor of Economics and Public Finance at Goethe University Frankfurt . His research focuses on international corporate taxation, fiscal federalism, public debt, redistribution policies, and tax morality. He serves on multiple advisory boards including the German Ministry of Finance and Leibniz ScienceCampus MaTax . As Managing Editor of FinanzArchiv , he contributes to public finance analysis. Education : Habilitation (2001) and Ph.D. (1995) from University of Munich Research Themes : Tax havens, EU fiscal policy, corporate tax incentives, environmental FDI interactions His recent work explores pro-rich inflation dynamics , green dividend mechanisms , and taxation-induced capital distortions . Collaborative projects span institutions like Oxford University , Norwegian School of Economics , and Deutsche Bundesbank . Scientific Recognition Top-100 German researcher in economics & finance (RESEARCH.COM, 2025) International Research Fellow, Oxford CBT CESifo Research Fellow Member, Norwegian Center for Taxation

• International Corporate Taxation
• Fiscal Federalism (in Europe)
• Public Debt Management
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Tatjana Thelen is a Full Professor of Social and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Vienna and holds fellowships at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Paris and the FMSH (Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'homme). She serves as Deputy Director of the Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences and co-directs the Research Platform for the Study of Transformations and Eastern Europe. Her work bridges kinship studies , care ethics , and state anthropology , with a focus on post-socialist Europe and interdisciplinary critique of Western epistemologies. Academic Leadership : Deputy Director of Vienna Doctoral School; Co-founder of CAST (Care and State) network; Director of Vienna Ethnography Laboratories Research Themes : Kinship-state interplay, care practices in political belonging, post-socialist transformation, relational theory, social security frameworks Her relational anthropology examines how care responsibilities shape state boundaries and generate inclusion/exclusion dynamics through kinship measurements. She critiques the Western assumption that modernity diminishes political kinship, analyzing its persistence in citizenship, property relations, and welfare systems. Current projects explore political atmospheres and their role in state boundary demarcation. Scientific Recognition : Distinguished Visiting Austrian Chair, Stanford University (2023) Fellow, Institute for Advanced Study (IAS), Paris (2020-21) Fellow, Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF), Bielefeld (2016-17) She has supervised PhD projects on topics including: Ukrainian female labor migration and left-behind families Corporate Social Responsibility in Turkey Ecological villages in China Kinship-politics conceptual history State care in socialist Hungary Rural Hungarian state rescaling Serbian local state practices

• Kinship and State Interactions
• Care and Social Security
• Post-Socialist Transformations
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Marcel Fratzscher serves as President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) and Professor of Macroeconomics at Humboldt University of Berlin. He holds membership on the Advisory Board of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and maintains a prominent public presence as a columnist for Zeit Online, Financial Times, and Project Syndicate. His research spans macroeconomics, financial markets, economic inequality, European integration, monetary policy, and gender distribution. Fratzscher critically examines the social market economy, focusing on how economic policies affect inequality across demographic groups. His expertise includes pension systems, labor market dynamics, migration economics, and climate policy impacts on industry. His approach combines rigorous academic analysis with practical policy recommendations, often challenging conventional wisdom in economic discourse. Fratzscher's recent publications reveal a consistent thematic focus on economic inequality and social justice. His articles analyze paradoxical trends like falling wage inequality alongside rising overall income inequality, discrimination in the workplace (including weight-based discrimination), and the economic costs of social issues like crime fear and gender-based violence. He consistently advocates for policy reforms in pension systems, minimum wage structures, migration policy, and housing markets. As an advisor and public intellectual, Fratzscher bridges academic research and policy implementation. His recommendations often challenge conventional wisdom, such as his arguments against the notion that migration is economically costly or that minimum wage increases necessarily harm employment. He has proposed innovative solutions like the 'Boomer solidarity tax' to address old-age poverty without burdening younger generations. Fratzscher leads DIW Berlin, one of Germany's premier economic research institutions, where he oversees research on critical economic and social issues facing Germany and Europe. The institute's Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) provides longitudinal data that informs much of his research on inequality and social dynamics. Under his leadership, DIW Berlin continues to shape economic policy debates through evidence-based analysis and forward-looking recommendations.

• Macroeconomics
• Financial Markets
• Economic Inequality
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