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The 2026 annual conference of the Verein für Socialpolitik took place in Innsbruck from September 13 to 16. The conference brought together around 800 economists to discuss the core theme of behavioral economics and its influence on economic policy, as well as to recognize outstanding research…

Michel Grimm and Philip Kerner published the Working Paper “Regional Uncertainty in the Energy Transition in Germany”. You can find the paper here.

Abstract: Uncertainty is a major theme of complex and multilayered socio-technical transitions such as the transition to a sustainable energy system.…

The article titled “Creative-class dynamics, technological evolution, and growth” by Prof. Torben Klarl has been accepted for publication in the journal Economica. You can find the link to the paper here.

Abstract: This paper investigates the impact of creativity on technological advancement,…

The article titled “Knowledge obsolescence, human capital inequality, and growth: A network perspective in an automated knowledge society” by Philipp Tobias Hohn and Prof. Torben Klarl has been accepted for publication in the journal Economic Modelling. You can find the link to the paper here.

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Michel Grimm and Torben Klarl have publicized the working paper "From Heatwaves to Cold Spells: How Extreme Temperature Events Shape Inflation in Germany". You can find the paper here.

On the 25th to 28th of August, the 40th EEA Congress in Bordeaux took place. At the EEA, lots of different economic topics are presented and discussed, such as the topics of climate change, inequality between countries and many more. The EEA consists of a program which includes accademic sittings,…

The article titled „Complementary funding: how location links crowdfunding and venture capital“ by Torben Klarl, Alexander S. Kritikos and Knarik Poghosyan has been accepted for publication in the journal Small Business Economics. You can find the link to the paper here.

Abstract: While Equity…

The article titled „The long-term evolution of technological complexity and its relationship with economic growth“ by Tom Broekel and Torben Klarl has been accepted for publication in the journal Technovation. You can find the link to the paper here.

Abstract: Innovations are widely accepted as…

On the 22nd and 23rd of May 2025, the “7th Bundesbank Workshop for Young Scientists on Applied Economics” took place. The workshop is supposed to give the opportunity, specifically to young researchers, to present and discuss their current research. The event is financially and organizationally…

In the "ifo Dresden Workshop on Macroeconomics and International Finance", current research on different macroeconomic questions is presented. Michel Grimm held the presentation "From Heatwaves to Cold Spells: How Extreme Temperature Events Shape Inflation in Germany".

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