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Daily Recap – Saturday, 27 August 2022

Annabell Reiß

Daily Recap – Saturday, 27 August 2022

That was #LINOecon! A week full of personal encounters, inspirational talks and fruitful scientific discussions. We were saying goodbye with the traditional boat trip from Lindau to Mainau Island. The scientific programme was concluded with a timely Panel Discussion on "Economics and Politics of War and Sanctions" and the boat trip back to Lindau.

Daily Recap – Friday, 26 August 2022

Annabell Reiß

Daily Recap – Friday, 26 August 2022

Today was the last day of #LINOecon in the Inselhalle, as we will head off to Mainau Island tomorrow, where we celebrate the final day of this eventful week. After a Partner Breakfast and a Morning Workout, the day went on with insightful lectures by several Laureates, Laureate Lunches, Science Walks and Next Gen Economic Sessions. Finally, our Bavarian Evening was a worthy end of the day.

Daily Recap – Thursday, 25 August 2022

Annabell Reiß

Daily Recap – Thursday, 25 August 2022

Today, #LINOecon was once again filled with fruitful debates, lively discussions and personal encounters. The Laureates delivered topical and inspiring lectures and during Next Gen Economics sessions all eyes were on the young economists. Finally, day three was wrapped up by our Panel Discussion about "Social Change and Social Media". 

Daily Recap – Wednesday, 24 August 2022

Annabell Reiß

Daily Recap – Wednesday, 24 August 2022

The second day of #LINOecon offered plenty of options for informal exchange among Laureates and young economists. Subsequent to the Morning Workout and our Partner Breakfast, the day continued with exciting Laureate lectures, Next Gen Economics sessions and the Panel Discussion.

Daily Recap – Tuesday, 23 August 2022

Annabell Reiß

Daily Recap – Tuesday, 23 August 2022

An eventful opening day of the 7th Lindau Meeting on Economic Sciences has come to a close: The official Opening Ceremony featured greetings from various top-class guests and was followed by the start of the scientific programme.

Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences 2019: Experimental Research, Development Economics and Poverty Reduction

Romesh Vaitilingam

Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences 2019: Experimental Research, Development Economics and Poverty Reduction

This year’s Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded jointly to Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty.

Technological Innovation and Climate Change: 2018 Prize in Economic Sciences

LiNo News

Technological Innovation and Climate Change: 2018 Prize in Economic Sciences

William D. Nordhaus and Paul M. Romer were awarded the 2018 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.

Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Technology

Demelza Hays

Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Technology

Young economist Demelza Hays on the development and mechanics of cryptocurrencies and the blockchain technology

Breaking the Shyness Barrier

Christopher A. Pissarides

Breaking the Shyness Barrier

Laureate Sir Christopher Pissarides reflects on the 6th Lindau Meeting on Economic Sciences.

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?

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