September 2023 - NOeG-l - Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien

WIC Colloquium, Wed, 3 Oct: Katharina Spieß - Day Care for Ukrainian Refugee Families: Effects on Employment, Well-Being and Integration
by Simunics, Barbara 25 Sep '23

25 Sep '23

WIC Hybrid Colloquium ***************************** Katharina Spieß Federal Institute for Population Research (BIB), Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, IZA Bonn Day Care for Ukrainian Refugee Families: Effects on Employment, Well-Being and Integration Wednesday, 4 October 11:00 – 12:00 (CEST) (save to your calendar - .ics-file) <https://www.oeaw.ac.at/fileadmin/subsites/Institute/VID/ICAL-files/Colloqui…> The hybrid seminar will be held in person at Georg Coch – Platz 2, 1010 Vienna, (Austrian Postal Savings Bank – building) meeting room 4.A2, 4th floor and online via Zoom. Please register here until 3 October 10:00 (CEST): https://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/events/wic-colloquium/wic-colloquium-registration <https://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/events/wic-colloquium/wic-colloquium-registration> Login information for online participation will be sent to registered participants shortly before the start of the presentation. Abstract: The Russian invasion of Ukraine has irreversibly changed the lives of Ukrainians, and triggered a major migration flow to other countries, with more than one million refugees arriving in Germany. This refugee population disproportionally includes women and children, making access to day care services a pressing policy priority. The effects of day care services on maternal employment has been a long-standing theme in the literature, which has documented the long-term effects on children’s development and on mothers’ earnings trajectories. However, evidence on refugee populations is scarce, so little is known about the potential of day care in supporting mothers’ employment, integration and well-being in the context of forced migration. Our analysis is based on a unique panel data set of Ukrainian refugees arriving in Germany following the Russian invasion (IAB-BiB/FReDA-BAMF-SOEP Survey of Ukrainian refugees). Based on this large and representative data, the paper traces the evolution of children’s access day care services and the employment and integration trajectories of their mothers during their first year in Germany. The empirical approach is based on the observation that most refugees moved to relatives and friends in Germany. The geographic dispersion results in substantial regional differences in the availability of early education and care services that vary by the age of children. We exploit the variation across regions and the age of the youngest child within IV strategies to study effects of facilitated access to early education and care services on mothers’ employment, well-being and integration. Our results show a significant effect of regional day care availability on children’s enrolment in early education and care, and a significant effect on maternal employment and on the participation in language and integration classes of about 7 to 30 ppt. To check whether unobserved regional characteristics might drive the strong link, we use mothers of older children in the same regions as a placebo group which supports a causal interpretation of our main results. The findings have important policy implications, as they suggest that investing in early education and care services effectively promotes the integration of refugee mothers into the labor market and society, ultimately enhancing their well-being. About the presenter: Prof. Dr. C. Katharina Spiess is Director of the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB). She holds the professorship of population economics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. . C. Katharina Spiess studied economics at the University of Mannheim. In 1996, she earned her doctorate degree at Ruhr University in Bochum. She then worked as project manager at Prognos AG in Basel and Berlin. In 2000, she moved to DIW Berlin, where she worked at the research-based infrastructure unit of the German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) until 2012. In 2005, she completed her habilitation (second thesis) at the Technical University of Berlin. From 2006 to 2021, she held a University Professorship for Family and Education Economics at Freie Universität Berlin. She headed the Department of Education and Family at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) between 2012 and 2021. Her research focuses on population studies, particularly on education and family issues. Her work has been published in well-known field journals, such as the Journal for Population Economics, Journal of Heath Economics, Labour Economics, Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, and Economics of Education Review. She is a member of various research networks, expert groups, and commissions, including the Scientific Advisory Board for Family Issues at the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs and one of the Scientific Advisory Boards of the Federal Ministry for Education and Research. More information: https://www.oeaw.ac.at/fileadmin/subsites/Institute/VID/PDF/Colloquium/2023… *************************************************************************************************** PLEASE SEE https://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/events/wic-colloquium FOR OUR UPCOMING AND PREVIOUS COLLOQUIA ***************************************************************************************************

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Verteilung Ausschreibung
by Scholz, Claudia 20 Sep '23

20 Sep '23

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, bitte um Verteilung der Ausschreibung der Budgetsektion des Bundesministerium Für Finanzen: Jobbörse der Republik Österreich (jobboerse.gv.at)<https://bund.jobboerse.gv.at/sap/bc/jobs/#/details/0050568176C11EDE95D7A039…> Vielen lieben Dank Freundliche Grüße Claudia Scholz

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BMAW Call for Proposals "Meta-Studie zur Handelsabhängigkeit Europas und Österreichs von China"
by Schuh, Ulrich 20 Sep '23

20 Sep '23

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, Die Abteilung V/7 "Handels- sowie wettbewerbspolitische Analysen und Strategien" des Bundesministeriums für Arbeit und Wirtschaft lädt zur Übermittlung von Proposals für eine Meta-Studie zur Handelsabhängigkeit von China: Leistungsgegenstand: Meta-Studie zur Handelsabhängigkeit Europas und Österreichs von China Deadline für Einreichungen: 6. Oktober 2023 Kontakt: POST.V7_22(a)bmaw.gv.at<mailto:POST.V7_22@bmaw.gv.at> Beilage: Call for Proposals Mit freundlichen Grüßen Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Wirtschaft Sektion V - EU und internationale Marktstrategien Abteilung V/7 - Handels- sowie wettbewerbspolitische Analysen und Strategien Dr. Ulrich Schuh Tel: +43 1 711 00-805664 Mobil: +43 664 856 8410 Stubenring 1, 1010 Wien, Österreich Andreas-Ulrich.Schuh(a)bmaw.gv.at<https://www.bmdw.gv.at/>

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[JKU Linz] PhD position at the Department of Economics
by Ulrich Glogowsky 18 Sep '23

18 Sep '23

Dear all: The Department of Economics at JKU Linz is offering a PhD position in Economics (application deadline: October 4). You can apply for the position here: shorturl.at/jtMX2 Best, Ulrich -- *Ulrich Glogowsky* Johannes Kepler University Linz Altenberger Straße 69 Keplergebäude, K102A 4040 Linz, Austria Website: www.glogowsky.com Phone: +43 732 2468 7380

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REMINDER: WIC Colloquium, Wed, 20 September: Zsolt Spéder- Can family policy influence the transition to parenthood in turbulent times - a post-communist case study
by Simunics, Barbara 18 Sep '23

18 Sep '23

WIC Hybrid Colloquium ***************************** Zsolt Spéder Hungarian Demographic Research Institute, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Pécs Can family policy influence the transition to parenthood in turbulent times - a post-communist case study Wednesday, 20 September 11:00 – 12:00 (CEST) (save to your calendar - .ics-file) <https://www.oeaw.ac.at/fileadmin/subsites/Institute/VID/ICAL-files/Colloqui…> The hybrid seminar will be held in person at Dr. Ignaz Seipel – Platz 2, 1010 Vienna, Museumszimmer (stair 1, 2nd floor) and online via Zoom. Please register here until 19 September 10:00 (CEST): https://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/events/wic-colloquium/wic-colloquium-registration <https://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/events/wic-colloquium/wic-colloquium-registration> Login information for online participation will be sent to registered participants shortly before the start of the presentation. Abstract: We examine the impact of family policies on becoming a parent in Hungary in 1985–2016. The central question is whether we could expect family policy measures to influence childbearing behaviour at a time, when profound socio-economic changes were working on the one hand and a general a postponement in family formation were taking place on the other hand. Using event-history analysis, we explored how family policy regimes, individual and macro-level factors influenced the birth of the first child. Family policy measures are operationalised as policy periods. Two economic indicators (inflation, employment rates) are selected as measures for societal upheaval. Macro level indicator of postponement is also included. Finally, we addressed that family policy measures may operate differently across social groups. The analysis is based on the data of the Hungarian GGS. Results confirm, that profound family policy changes, the shift from universal to means-testing measures and the abolition of the earnings-related child care allowance do have, although moderate and structured effects during turbulent times. However, macro level conditions (inflation, female employment, postponement) mattered, influenced transition risks significantly. About the presenter: Director of the Hungarian Demographic Research Institute during more than two decades; founder and currently head of the Doctoral School of Demography and Sociology, University Pécs; founding member and currently active participant of the Generation and Gender Programme, chair of the GGP’s Council of Partners. Doing research on various aspects of fertility. Several analysis on determinants of fertility intentions and realisation, and on social and cross-national differences in within. Highlighting the specificities of fertility behaviour people with dual status working and studying. Analyses on the construction of fatherhood in current time Longstanding interested in the impact and effectiveness of social policy. More information: https://www.oeaw.ac.at/fileadmin/subsites/Institute/VID/PDF/Colloquium/2023… *************************************************************************************************** PLEASE SEE https://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/events/wic-colloquium FOR OUR UPCOMING AND PREVIOUS COLLOQUIA ***************************************************************************************************

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WIC Colloquium, Wed, 20 September: Zsolt Spéder- Can family policy influence the transition to parenthood in turbulent times - a post-communist case study
by Simunics, Barbara 14 Sep '23

14 Sep '23

WIC Hybrid Colloquium ***************************** Zsolt Spéder Hungarian Demographic Research Institute, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Pécs Can family policy influence the transition to parenthood in turbulent times - a post-communist case study Wednesday, 20 September 11:00 – 12:00 (CEST) (save to your calendar - .ics-file) <https://www.oeaw.ac.at/fileadmin/subsites/Institute/VID/ICAL-files/Colloqui…> The hybrid seminar will be held in person at Dr. Ignaz Seipel – Platz 2, 1010 Vienna, Museumszimmer (stair 1, 2nd floor) and online via Zoom. Please register here until 19 September 10:00 (CEST): https://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/events/wic-colloquium/wic-colloquium-registration <https://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/events/wic-colloquium/wic-colloquium-registration> Login information for online participation will be sent to registered participants shortly before the start of the presentation. Abstract: We examine the impact of family policies on becoming a parent in Hungary in 1985–2016. The central question is whether we could expect family policy measures to influence childbearing behaviour at a time, when profound socio-economic changes were working on the one hand and a general a postponement in family formation were taking place on the other hand. Using event-history analysis, we explored how family policy regimes, individual and macro-level factors influenced the birth of the first child. Family policy measures are operationalised as policy periods. Two economic indicators (inflation, employment rates) are selected as measures for societal upheaval. Macro level indicator of postponement is also included. Finally, we addressed that family policy measures may operate differently across social groups. The analysis is based on the data of the Hungarian GGS. Results confirm, that profound family policy changes, the shift from universal to means-testing measures and the abolition of the earnings-related child care allowance do have, although moderate and structured effects during turbulent times. However, macro level conditions (inflation, female employment, postponement) mattered, influenced transition risks significantly. About the presenter: Director of the Hungarian Demographic Research Institute during more than two decades; founder and currently head of the Doctoral School of Demography and Sociology, University Pécs; founding member and currently active participant of the Generation and Gender Programme, chair of the GGP’s Council of Partners. Doing research on various aspects of fertility. Several analysis on determinants of fertility intentions and realisation, and on social and cross-national differences in within. Highlighting the specificities of fertility behaviour people with dual status working and studying. Analyses on the construction of fatherhood in current time Longstanding interested in the impact and effectiveness of social policy. More information: https://www.oeaw.ac.at/fileadmin/subsites/Institute/VID/PDF/Colloquium/2023… *************************************************************************************************** PLEASE SEE https://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/events/wic-colloquium FOR OUR UPCOMING AND PREVIOUS COLLOQUIA ***************************************************************************************************

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Call for applications: PhD position at the Department of Economics of WU
by Crespo Cuaresma, Jesus 13 Sep '23

13 Sep '23

Dear all, The Department of Economics of WU is offering a PhD position in Economics, to start in October 2023. The successful candidate will be part of the PhD Program at the WU Department of Economics, and the call is open to all fields in economics. You can apply for the position here: https://www.wu.ac.at/karriere/arbeiten-an-der-wu/jobangebote/?yid=1892 Best, Jesus Crespo Cuaresma Professor of Economics Department Chair Department of Economics Vienna University of Economics and Business Welthandelsplatz 1 1020 Vienna (Austria) E: jcrespo(a)wu.ac.at<mailto:jcrespo@wu.ac.at> H: https://www.wu.ac.at/en/economics/people/crespo-j

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Stellenausschreibung - Redaktionsassistenz für die Zeitschrift Empirical Economics
by IHS HR 13 Sep '23

13 Sep '23

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, das Institut für Höhere Studien (IHS) besetzt ab Oktober 2023 die Position "Redakationsassistenz (d/w/m)", Teilzeit für 10 Stunden/Woche. Im Anhang finden Sie bitte unser Inserat, die Bewerbungsfrist endet am 30.09.2023. Vielen Dank für Ihre Unterstützung, bei Rückfragen stehe ich Ihnen sehr gerne zur Verfügung! Mit freundlichen Grüßen Stefanie Jaksch Human Resources [cid:image001.jpg@01D9E62C.FDF483F0] Institut für Höhere Studien - Institute for Advanced Studies Josefstädter Straße 39, 1080 Vienna, Austria Tel: +43 1 59991-119 Fax: +43 1 59991-162 E-Mail: hr(a)ihs.ac.at<mailto:hr@ihs.ac.at> Web: https://www.ihs.ac.at<https://www.ihs.ac.at/>

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Prae-/Post-Doc Stelle an der WU in Transportökonomik
by Peer, Stefanie 13 Sep '23

13 Sep '23

Liebe Kollegen & Kolleginnen, das Forschungsinstitut für Raum- und Immobilienwirtschaft an der Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (WU) besetzt ab 1.11.2023 befristet für die Dauer von 2 Jahren eine Prae-Doc-Stelle (ca. 24h/Woche) oder eine Post-Doc-Stelle (ca.18h/Woche) im Bereich angewandte Mikroökonomik mit Schwerpunkt auf Transportökonomik. Die Bewerbungsfrist läuft bis 27.9.2023. Nähere Infos sind hier zu finden: https://www.wu.ac.at/karriere/arbeiten-an-der-wu/jobangebote/?yid=1881; Mit besten Grüßen, Stefanie Peer __________________________ Stefanie Peer, PhD Associate Professor Department for Socioeconomics Vienna University of Economics and Business Welthandelsplatz 1, D4, Room 2.234 1020 Vienna Tel: +43-1-313 36-5602 Mob: +43 676-8213-5602 https://www.wu.ac.at/mlgd/staff/peer/

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INEQ Research Seminar - Morten Nyborg Støstad - October 16, 3pm
by ineq 12 Sep '23

12 Sep '23

Dear colleagues, Morten Nyborg Støstad<https://sites.google.com/view/morten-stostad> will present his research "The Consequences of Inequality: Beliefs and Redistributive Preferences" in the INEQ Research Seminar Series<https://www.wu.ac.at/en/ineq/outreach/ineq-research-seminar/> on Monday, 16. October 2023, 15:00 at the INEQ Institute D3.0.259<https://campus.wu.ac.at/de/?campus=1&q=001_40_EG01_005200#map> (WU Vienna University of Economics and Business). Abstract What are the societal consequences of economic inequality, and how do concerns for these consequences affect individuals' redistributive preferences? This paper examines beliefs about how economic inequality changes society, and establishes a causal link between such inequality externality beliefs and redistributive preferences. Using two representative surveys of a combined 6,731 U.S. citizens, we show that a majority of respondents believe that inequality leads to negative societal outcomes through channels such as increased crime, deteriorating democratic institutions, and diminished economic growth. We establish a causal link from individuals' inequality externality beliefs to their redistributive preferences by using exogenously provided video information treatments. With this and other methods we estimate that inequality externality beliefs are about two-thirds as impactful for individuals' redistributive preferences as broad economic fairness views. Although Democrats are more likely to believe in the negative consequences of inequality than Republicans, beliefs are surprisingly similar across political parties and less polarized than comparable fairness views. Inequality externality-based arguments cause less anger among respondents than fairness-based arguments, however, indicating structural differences in the two types of arguments. Please register your participation here<https://www.wu.ac.at/en/ineq/rs-registration-stostad/>. Best regards, Emanuel List and Franziska Disslbacher Research Institute Economics of Inequality

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