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Digitalisation – Catching Up with Social Change

Hanna Kurlanda-Witek

Digitalisation – Catching Up with Social Change

How can we better allocate resources for the benefit of society? What role will digitalisation play in the future of work? Should there be stricter rules regarding social media? Questions that were discussed during #LINOecon.

A Breadth of Economic Policies at #LINOecon

Hanna Kurlanda-Witek

A Breadth of Economic Policies at #LINOecon

Three Laureates discussed the economic policies during the 7th Lindau Meeting on Economic Sciences.

Going Micro for a Better World

Ben Skuse

Going Micro for a Better World

Laureates and young economists have illuminated the vast reach of microeconomics over the course of #LINOecon, presenting an eclectic mix of micro studies on a range of topics that, taken together, may form a whole greater than the sum of its individual parts.

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.

Economics Embracing our Warts and All Selves

Ben Skuse

Economics Embracing our Warts and All Selves

Behavioural economics has highlighted what we have known all along – humans are emotional, myopic, and easily confused and distracted. At #LINOecon, laureates Robert Aumann, Richard Thaler and Daniel McFadden discussed how economists are embracing how we really behave to make safe predictions and inform decision-making.

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". 

From Spectrum to Water and Healthcare – Auctions are Reshaping the World

Andrei Mihai

From Spectrum to Water and Healthcare – Auctions are Reshaping the World

People often sell things to the highest bidder. But there's more than one way to auction something. The scientific lectures of the #LINOecon opening day focussed on auctions. A topic the 2020 Laureates of the prize in economic sciences were awarded for.

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.

Women in Research #LINOecon: Katharina Bergant

Ulrike Böhm

Women in Research #LINOecon: Katharina Bergant

Katharina, participant of #LINOecon, focusses on capital flows across countries. Learn more about this "woman in research".

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.

Welcome to Lindau – Preparations for #LINOecon

Nadine Gärber

Welcome to Lindau – Preparations for #LINOecon

Lindau is excited to finally welcome young economists from all over the world. For an easy start of the 7th Lindau Meeting on Economic Sciences, we have prepared all information you need in regard of travelling to Lindau and attending the meeting.

Young Economists at #LINOecon – Shift From Macro to Micro

Oluwabunmi Adejumo

Young Economists at #LINOecon – Shift From Macro to Micro

2022 young economist Oluwabunmi Adejumo will participate virtually in #LINOecon. She recently made a shift in her research perspective.