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WiSe 14/15: Changing Inequalities in Rich Countries

Jutta Allmendinger

Information for students

Introduction and first Meeting: Thursday, 30.10.14, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at WZB, room A 310 2. Meeting: Thursday, 6.11.14, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at WZB, room A 310 3. Meeting: Thursday, 11.12.14, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at WZB, room A 310 4. Meeting: Thursday, 8.1.15, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at WZB, room A 310 5. Meeting: Thursday, 22.1.15, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at WZB, room A 310 6. Meeting: Thursday, 29.1.15, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at WZB, room A 310 7. Meeting: Thursday, 5.2.15, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at WZB, room A 310 8. Meeting: Thursday, 12.2.15, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at WZB, room A 310 close

Comments

There has been a striking rise in wage and income inequality over the last decades. In this seminar, we will study the extent of economic inequality, its sources, consequences and possible remedies. Having achieved a basic understandig of concepts, theories and empirical evidence, we will discuss the current situation with both academics and practitioners. Exam: The exams for this module are regular attendance at meetings, active and well prepared design of discussions and four short essays. close

Suggested reading

Basic Reading: Wiemer Salverda, Brian Nolan, Daniele Checchi, Ive Marx, Abigail McKnight, István György Tóth, and Herman van de Werfhorst (2014): Changing Inequalities in Rich Countries. Analytical and Comparative Perspectives, Oxford University Press close

Additional appointments

Thu, 2014-10-30 09:00 - 13:00