Published 30 August 2025 by Giulia Chiappetta
Daily Recap – Saturday, 30 August 2025
On our final day at the 8th Lindau Meeting in Economic Sciences, we continued our cherished tradition with the boat trip to Mainau Island. The atmosphere was cheerful and perhaps a bit sleepy at first, but that changed quickly upon arrival: the excitement for the day ahead took over completely.
Today’s highlight was the Panel Discussion “Institutions and Development: Good for a Few or Empowering the Many?” It was not only highly engaging but also closely connected to this year’s Meeting key visual. If you’re still wondering what the visual represents, this discussion is a must-watch.
The session offered over an hour of insights into how institutions shape economic prosperity, followed by a thoughtful Q&A. Then it was time to say our final goodbye during the Closing Ceremony on stage. The Science Picnic provided a relaxed setting and as it began, the sun made a welcome appearance.
But of course, a perfect day at Lindau wouldn’t be complete without a party. On the way back from Mainau, the Young Scientists officially became Lindau Alumni. To celebrate that, they even had the chance to create the playlist for the Alumni Party themselves. With great music and an even better mood, good vibes were guaranteed.
Quote of the Day
The foundation has been laid for us, we can build now.
Unathi Thongo, University of Pretoria, South Africa, who gave the farewell address on behalf of the Young Scientists
Picture of the Day
Blog Post of the Day
Another Women in Economics blog — this time with now Alumna Anastasiya-Mariya Noha from Ukraine. Find all about her dreams, role models, and advice for women in economics in our Blog at our Mediatheque.
Fact of the Day
Numbers have been at the heart of many discussions throughout #LINOecon. Fittingly, we join in one last time and counted 936 steps to walk from Mainau Harbour to the stage at the Palace Meadow.
Today’s Highlight Session
The last Panel Discussion for this Meeting on Mainau was inspired by the 2024 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences, awarded to Daron Acemoğlu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson. They have demonstrated the importance of societal institutions for a country’s prosperity.
The 8th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting has officially concluded, but its impact will resonate far beyond the final day. If the flurry of Lectures, Panel Discussions, and inspiring encounters feels like a whirlwind — don’t worry! We’ve compiled the highlights and key takeaways so you can revisit your favourite moments or catch up on anything you may have missed.
Head over to our Lindau Mediatheque for full coverage or explore our Flickr gallery for all the photographs.
Goodbye #LINOecon Young Scientists and congratulations to now being Lindau Alumni — that being said: Make sure that you sign up for the Lindau Alumni Network!