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Women in Research 2025: Overview

Ulrike Böhm

Women in Research 2025: Overview

Overview of all articles of the series "Women in Research" in the year 2025.

Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Karsten Lemm

Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

A recap of three perspectives on security in the age of AI, shared at #LINOecon this summer, concludes our blog series covering the Economics Meeting.

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Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025

On Monday, 13 October 2025, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced to award the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025 with one half to Joel Mokyr "for having identified the prerequisites for sustained growth through technological progress" and the other half jointly to Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt "for the theory of sustained growth through creative destruction."

Climate Change and Food Security: How to Manage a Web of Global Challenges

Karsten Lemm

Climate Change and Food Security: How to Manage a Web of Global Challenges

Global Challenges: Hunger, Climate, and the Cost of Inaction. At the 2025 Nobel Meeting in Economic Sciences, David Beasley warned that hunger and forced migration fuel global instability. In a high-level panel, economists like Lars Peter Hansen and Joseph Stiglitz call for pragmatic climate action, fair carbon pricing, and global cooperation.

Rethinking Governance in the Modern Economy

Karsten Lemm

Rethinking Governance in the Modern Economy

A satellite image of the Korean peninsula at night – South Korea glowing with economic vitality, North Korea largely dark – captures the stark contrast shaped by governance, institutions, and economic systems. This powerful visual sets the stage for the 2025 Lindau Nobel Meeting in Economic Sciences. Some sessions referred to this topic.

Daily Recap – Saturday, 30 August 2025

Giulia Chiappetta

Daily Recap – Saturday, 30 August 2025

Our last day at Lindau featured a sunny trip to Mainau Island, a powerful panel on institutions and development, and heartfelt farewells. As Young Scientists became Lindau Alumni, they celebrated with music, good vibes, and an unforgettable party.

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From Chemistry to Economics: Concluding a Double-Meeting Year

The 8th Lindau Nobel Meeting in Economic Sciences concludes today with a cherished tradition: the boat trip from Lindau to Mainau Island. There, the Meeting will end with a Panel Discussion referring to the most recent Economics Prize.

Women in Research #LINOecon: Anastasiya-Mariya Noha

Ulrike Böhm

Women in Research #LINOecon: Anastasiya-Mariya Noha

Anastasiya works in the areas of development economics and economics of education. Her specialization is in digital social-emotional interventions, particularly in low- and middle-income countries and conflict settings.

Daily Recap – Friday, 29 August 2025

Giulia Chiappetta

Daily Recap – Friday, 29 August 2025

Final day at Lindau Inselhalle: In addition to the always inspiring Lectures by the Laureates in Economic Sciences, David Beasley gave a passionate speech on the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the World Food Programme. Young Scientists shared their research, engaged in lively discussions – and all participants ended the day with a joyful celebration in true Bavarian style.

Banks, Brains and the Inbuilt Fragility of Our Systems

Andrei Mihai

Banks, Brains and the Inbuilt Fragility of Our Systems

In two compelling sessions, economists explored the fine line between resilience and fragility, from the inner workings of banks to the behavior of everyday consumers.

Women in Research #LINOecon: Lorena de la Torre Díaz

Ulrike Böhm

Women in Research #LINOecon: Lorena de la Torre Díaz

Lorena's research line is inequality, particularly social mobility and factors that affect it. She is also interested in evaluating the impact of social programs, financial literacy, and gender gap, particularly related to STEM.

Daily Recap – Thursday, 28 August 2025

Giulia Chiappetta

Daily Recap – Thursday, 28 August 2025

Another day full of insights: from election methods to climate policy debates plus inspiring talks by Young Scientists and a memorable Heidelberg Lecture by Yael Tauman Kalai.