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Young Women Economists in Lindau: Powerful Encounters

Angela De Martiis

Young Women Economists in Lindau: Powerful Encounters

Angela De Martiis describes her experiences as a young economist at #LiNoEcon.Angela De Martiis describes her experiences as a young economist at #LiNoEcon.

Young Economists Comment on the ‚Post-Truth‘ Era

Lisa Vincenz-Donnelly

Young Economists Comment on the ‚Post-Truth‘ Era

What can economists do to combat an anti-intellectual mentality? What can economists do to combat an anti-intellectual mentality?

#LiNoEcon Daily Recap – Saturday, 26 August

Laura Schönhardt

#LiNoEcon Daily Recap – Saturday, 26 August

The 6th Lindau Meeting on Economic Sciences ended with the boat trip to Mainau Island. It was a day full of science, discussions, joy, genuine delight and even some tears. It is hard for us to say goodbye now but we will surely stay in touch. Enjoy the highlights of the last day of #LiNoEcon.   Video of […]

Blockchain Technology: ‚Proof-Of-Work‘ Versus ‚Proof-Of-Stake‘

Demelza Hays

Blockchain Technology: ‚Proof-Of-Work‘ Versus ‚Proof-Of-Stake‘

#LiNoEcon participant Demelza Hays describes the challenges of doing experimental research on cryptocurrencies#LiNoEcon participant Demelza Hays describes the challenges of doing experimental research on cryptocurrencies

#LiNoEcon Daily Recap – Friday, 25 August

Laura Schönhardt

#LiNoEcon Daily Recap – Friday, 25 August

Friday was the last day in Lindau but not the last day of the meeting. Saturday is going to take the #LiNoEcon participants to Mainau Island, so while you are enjoying your last day on the picturesque island, let’s take a look at what happened yesterday. Here are our highlights from Friday:   Video of the day:   […]

Winners and Losers From a ‚Commodities-For-Manufactures‘ Trade Boom

Francisco Costa

Winners and Losers From a ‚Commodities-For-Manufactures‘ Trade Boom

#LiNoEcon participant Francisco Costa explores the effects of trade with China on Brazilian workers#LiNoEcon participant Francisco Costa explores the effects of trade with China on Brazilian workers

#LiNoEcon Daily Recap – Thursday, 24 August

Laura Schönhardt

#LiNoEcon Daily Recap – Thursday, 24 August

Thursday was packed with lectures, seminars and the first panel discussion of #LiNoEcon. In our mediatheque, you may find many great pictures, videos of exceptional lectures and thought-provoking blog contributions. There is so much more worth checking out than what we present to you in our daily recap, so do have a look. Enjoy the following […]

Housing Talk: Why You Should Never Trust a House Price Index (Only)

Sofie R. Waltl

Housing Talk: Why You Should Never Trust a House Price Index (Only)

#LiNoEcon participant Sofie Waltl on the dangers of booming markets for property#LiNoEcon participant Sofie Waltl on the dangers of booming markets for property

#LiNoEcon Daily Recap – Wednesday, 23 August

Laura Schönhardt

#LiNoEcon Daily Recap – Wednesday, 23 August

On Wednesday, #LiNoEcon was inaugurated with a keynote by ECB President Mario Draghi, followed by the first full day of the meeting programme with lectures and seminars. In the evening, young economists and laureates mingled at the Get-Together in Friedrichshafen, where Federal Minister Peter Altmaier welcomed the participants on behalf of the German government, stressing […]

#LiNoEcon Daily Recap – Tuesday, 22 August

Laura Schönhardt

#LiNoEcon Daily Recap – Tuesday, 22 August

On Tuesday, #LiNoEcon kicked off with first meet and greets, registrations, guided tours through the Lindau Science Trail and the Paul Klee exhibition and various dinners for laureates, young economists and guests. Even though the grand opening of the 6th Lindau Meeting on Economic Sciences takes place on Wednesday, we already have some highlights:   […]

Smart Resettlement: A Refugee Success Story From Rural Australia

David Smerdon

Smart Resettlement: A Refugee Success Story From Rural Australia

#LiNoEcon young economist David Smerdon on the remarkable transformation of the small town of Nhill#LiNoEcon young economist David Smerdon on the remarkable transformation of the small town of Nhill

Germany’s Monetary Mythology: Central Bank Independence and Crafting the Past

Simon Mee

Germany’s Monetary Mythology: Central Bank Independence and Crafting the Past

#LiNoEcon participant Simon Mee describes how Germany’s monetary history became a political football#LiNoEcon participant Simon Mee describes how Germany’s monetary history became a political football