February 2025 - NOeG-l - Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien

Presentation of the World Bank's report "Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet. Pathways Out of the Polycrisis", 4 March 2025
by Gromadzki, Jan 24 Feb '25

24 Feb '25

Dear colleagues, We cordially invite you to the presentation of the World Bank's report Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet. Pathways Out of the Polycrisis<https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/poverty-prosperity-and-planet>, co-organized by the World Bank, Research Institute Economics of Inequality (INEQ), and the Department of Economics of the Vienna University of Economics and Business. The event will take place on March 4, 2025 at 10:00 in the Gallery of the Learning Center (WU Campus). The presentation will be followed by a discussion with Jesús Crespo Cuaresma. You can register for the event here<https://www.wu.ac.at/ineq/worldbankreport>, more details are provided below. Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet. Pathways Out of the Polycrisis Presentation of the World Bank's Report March 4, 2025, 10:00-11:30 hours, CET Venue: Gallery, LC, WU Campus, Welthandelsplatz 1, 1020 Vienna Register here<https://www.wu.ac.at/ineq/worldbankreport> The era of rapid reductions in global extreme poverty came to an end with the COVID-19 pandemic. The global goal of cutting the extreme poverty rate to 3 percent by 2030 had slipped out of reach. A new World Bank's report, "Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet", identifies overlapping crises and gives governments a comprehensive framework to monitor progress, identify new pathways to success, and choose the right policy priorities. Among the key findings of the report: * Global poverty reduction has slowed to a near standstill, with 2020-30 set to be a lost decade. * Nearly one in five people are at risk of experiencing welfare losses due to an extreme weather event from which they will struggle to recover. * The global environment is facing multiple and interconnected crises or a "polycrisis": from slow growth prospects and high levels of debt to increased uncertainty, fragility, and polarization. How can governments speed up the progress on ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity on a livable planet? This event will explore solutions and recommendations for policymakers. Join us to discuss potential pathways out of the polycrisis. Agenda 9:30-10:00 Registration 10:00 Welcome 10:10 Keynote " Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report: Pathways Out of the Polycrisis" Maria Eugenia Genoni, The World Bank 10:50 Discussion Jesús Crespo Cuaresma, Vienna University of Economics and Business 11:10 Q&A Jan Gromadzki he/him Assistant Professor Vienna University of Economics and Business Department of Economics Research Institute Economics of Inequality INEQ Building D4 | 2.175 jan.gromadzki(a)wu.ac.at<mailto:jan.gromadzki@wu.ac.at> https://www.jgromadzki.com/

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OeNB Visiting Professorship: Public Lecture Javier Suárez
by Simone Vanek 21 Feb '25

21 Feb '25

OeNB Visiting Professorship: Public Lecture by Javier Suárez /Looking at capital regulation from a macroprudential perspective/ *Date*: March, 4th *Time*: 11:30 - 13:00 *Place*: Lecture Hall 6 Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics We would appreciate your registration in advance: https://wirtschaftswissenschaften.univie.ac.at/events/gastprofessuren/oenb-… About Javier Suárez Javier Suarez is a Professor of Finance at CEMFI in Madrid. He is also a Research Fellow at CEPR and a Research Associate at ECGI. He holds his PhD in Economics from Universidad Carlos III in Madrid. His research and teaching focus primarily on corporate finance and banking, with a particular emphasis on bank regulation, the relationship between macroeconomics and banking, and macroprudential policies. From 2013 to 2014, he served as an academic advisor to the Macro-prudential Research Network (MaRs) of the European System of Central Banks. Since March 2015, he has been a member of the Advisory Scientific Committee of the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB). Thanks for sharing! -- *Simone Vanek, B.A. * Fakultät für Wirtschaftswissenschaften /Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics/ Dekanat - Öffentlichkeitsarbeit /Dean's Office - Public Relations/ Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1090 Wien +43-1-4277-37040 0664/8176890 simone.vanek(a)univie.ac.at oeffentlichkeitsarbeit.wiwi(a)univie.ac.at -- Diese E-Mail wurde von AVG-Antivirussoftware auf Viren geprüft. www.avg.com

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IHS Talk: Sandra Venghaus - Systems analysis of sustainable bio-economy and transformation
by IHS Event 21 Feb '25

21 Feb '25

[https://7i0di.img.sp1-brevo.net/im/sh/w1YQrmtrS9rX.png?u=1vcqsYC5HMzcSL9jEr…] IHS Talk Sandra Venghaus (ICE Jülich & RWTH Aachen) Systems analysis of sustainable bio-economy and transformation March 12, 2025 1.30 pm-3.00 pm Institute for Advanced Studies Josefstädter Straße 39, 1080 Vienna Lecture Room E02 Abstract Achieving the well-being of current and future generations without transgressing environmental limits implicates radical technological innovations, which may disrupt existent business models and entire industry logics, as well as innovations in social behavior, governance and regulation. In the transition to climate neutrality, biomass has long played an important but controversially discussed role. In recent years, the strong progress in biotechnological and biochemical process development has re-inspired the focus on biomass and its potential for replacing fossil carbon in a broad spectrum of applications including fuels, chemicals, power, and heat. Designing viable and resilient solutions to the multi-faceted sustainability challenges will have to be based on a sound scientific understanding of transformation pathways, which are at the same time (a) desirable (from a sustainability perspective), (b) feasible (from a techno-economic perspective), and (c) acceptable (from a stakeholder consensus perspective). At the same time, recent developments have shown vividly that socio-economic dynamics and (sometimes unexpected) external events can have a decisive impact on the diffusion of products and technologies, which have to be considered in system-analytical approaches. Robust scientific approaches are thus needed, integrating research across disciplinary boundaries into a comprehensive systems analysis of the bioeconomy transformation. Speaker Prof. Dr. Sandra Venghaus<https://7i0di.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/6rqJfgq8dINmOJtionA0rr5IlXQ/VHpx-4…> is a Professor at the School of Business and Economics at RWTH Aachen University and Head of the Department Economics of Sustainability and Bioeconomy at the Institute of Climate and Energy Systems (ICE). She holds a degree in Environmental Science and Public Policy from Harvard University and earned her PhD at Leibniz University Hannover, focusing on innovation management in complex systems. From 2009 to 2014, she was a senior researcher at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research before joining the Systems Analysis research division at ICE in 2014. Her current research focuses on the analysis of sustainable transformation processes and their resource implications. REGISTER NOW<https://7i0di.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/6rqJfgq8dIPRQmBsJ6ZYnSDEOqS/6GoLWK…> Institut für Höhere Studien - Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS) Josefstädter Straße 39, 1080, Wien

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Workshop "Heterogenous Macro Expectations - New Evidence and Theory", September 11-12, 2025
by Boeck, Maximilian 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce a workshop on „Heterogenous Macro Expectations - New Evidence and Theory“ at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg on September 11-12, 2025. The attached CfP contains all details. The submission deadline is April 30, 2025. Best regards, Maximilian Boeck and Jonas Dovern

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Ausschreibung BMF-Budgetsektion (Energie)
by Festl, Eva 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, im Anhang darf ich Ihnen eine Ausschreibung für eine Referentenstelle in der BMF-Budgetsektion zur Kenntnis bringen. Der Fokus der Tätigkeiten wird auf der budgetären Bewertung energie- und umweltpolitischer Fragestellungen liegen. Bei Fragen stehe ich sehr gerne zur Verfügung. Vielen Dank und viele Grüße Bundesministerium für Finanzen Sektion II - Budget Abteilung II/9 - Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Regionen und Wasserwirtschaft, Klima, Umwelt und Energie Eva Festl +43 1 51433 502257 Himmelpfortgasse 9, 1010 Wien eva.festl(a)bmf.gv.at<mailto:eva.festl@bmf.gv.at> www.bmf.gv.at<http://www.bmf.gv.at/>

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6-year PhD position in spatial/transport economics at WU
by Peer, Stefanie 19 Feb '25

19 Feb '25

Dear colleagues, The Institute for Spatial Social-Ecological Transformations at the WU (Department Socioeconomics) is hiring a Teaching and Research Associate (Prae-Doc) (30hrs/week; 6 years) in the area of spatial and/or transport economics. More information and application details can be found here: https://wirtschaftsuniversitaet-wien-portal.rexx-systems.com/Teaching-and-R… The application deadline is 26 February, 2025. We would be grateful if you share the job announcement with potentially interested candidates. Best wishes, Stefanie Peer __________________________ Stefanie Peer, PhD Associate Professor Department for Socioeconomics Vienna University of Economics and Business Welthandelsplatz 1, D4 1020 Vienna Tel: +43-1-313 36-5602 Mob: +43 676-8213-5602 Web: https://www.wu.ac.at/isset/team/peer

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WU Economics Research Seminar, 25.2.2025, 4.30 pm to 6 pm, Alon Eizenberg (The Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
by Oberhofer, Harald 18 Feb '25

18 Feb '25

Dear colleagues, The Department of Economics cordially invites you to the WU Economics Research Seminar (Department Seminar) on Tuesday, February 25th, with Alon Eizenberg (The Hebrew University of Jerusalem) on " Green Subsidies and Information Provision in the Automobile Market" Abstract: Both monetary incentives and information provision may be used to stir consumers towards less polluting products. This paper quantifies the effect of both channels in the context of a green subsidy reform in the Israeli automobile market. Stark changes in the regulatory regime allow the same physical automobile to be observed with different environmental scores. This variation is embedded into a structural model of consumer demand and firm pricing. Preliminary results suggest that consumer demand is sensitive to information regarding a vehicle's degree of pollution: as the pollution score increases by a single unit, the decline in willingness-to-pay for the vehicle by the average consumer amounts to 1%-2% of the price of a typical Sedan. This decline is on par with the corresponding subsidy loss, suggesting that information provision may be as effective as monetary incentives in curbing the demand for polluting vehicles. Date: Tuesday, February 25th Time: 4.30 to 6 pm (CET) Location: building D4, 2nd floor, room D4.2.008<https://campus.wu.ac.at/?q=D4.2.008> With best regards, Harald Oberhofer --- Univ.-Prof. Dr. Harald Oberhofer Department of Economics WU Vienna University of Economics and Business Phone: +43/1/31336-4984 Email: harald.oberhofer(a)wu.ac.at<mailto:harald.oberhofer@wu.ac.at> https://www.wu.ac.at/en/economics/people/oberhofer-h Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO) Phone: +43/1/7982601-468 Email: harald.oberhofer(a)wifo.ac.at<mailto:harald.oberhofer@wifo.ac.at> http://www.wifo.ac.at/harald_oberhofer

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Tu Wien / Post-Doc gesucht: Finanzwissenschaft und Infrastrukturökonomie / Public Finance, Infrastructure, Ecological Economics
by Michael Getzner 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

Dear colleagues, we are looking for a qualified post-doc researcher in two or more of the fields of the Department of Public Finance and Infrastructure Policy (TU Wien): *Public Finance; *Infrastructure Economics and Policy; *Environmental Economics/Ecological Economics; *Housing Research; *Urban and Regional Economics We are offering a 30 hrs (75%) position limited to six years, based on the collective agreement for Austrian universities (pay grade B1). The deadline for applications is March 13th, 2025. For detailed information, please see the attached announcement. We would be happy if you could pass this opening to potentially interested and qualified candidates. Thanks and best wishes, Michael Getzner

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NOeG Annual Meeting 2025: Call for Papers
by NOEG 2025 14 Feb '25

14 Feb '25

Dear Colleagues, we are delighted to invite you to the Annual Meeting of the Austrian Economic Association (NOeG), taking place on September 23 - 24, 2025, at the University for Continuing Education Krems. This year's conference will center on the theme 'Migration as an Economic Reality'. While migration will be the primary focus, we also welcome submissions of research papers on other areas of economics that contribute to a broader understanding of contemporary challenges and developments. The call for papers is open until March 15, 2025. Further details can be found here: https://www.donau-uni.ac.at/en/mig/noeg-2025/cfp We look forward to receiving your contributions and engaging in stimulating discussions at the conference. Best regards, Mathias Czaika *** University for Continuing Education Krems | Department for Migration and Globalisation Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Strasse 30 3500 Krems, Austria E-mail: migration(a)donau-uni.ac.at Web: www.donau-uni.ac.at/mig

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FRIENDLY REMINDER: ATHEA - Einladung zur Podiumsdiskussion “Was kann die Gesundheitsökonomie für die Gesellschaft leisten, und welche Datenzugänge braucht sie dafür?”
by Austrian Health Economics Association (ATHEA) 12 Feb '25

12 Feb '25

Einladung zur Podiumsdiskussion im Rahmen der 8. ATHEA Konferenz “Was kann die Gesundheitsökonomie für die Gesellschaft leisten, und welche Datenzugänge braucht sie dafür?” 06. März 2025 um 16:30 Uhr am Institut für Höhere Studien (IHS) Im Rahmen der ersten ATHEA-Konferenz vor zehn Jahren wurde auf dem Podium die Frage diskutiert: „Was kann die Gesundheitsökonomie für die Gesellschaft leisten?“. Seither haben die ATHEA-Konferenzen gezeigt, wie vielfältig in und über Österreich geforscht wird. Ein Großteil der Forschung benötigt jedoch Daten, und der Zugang zu diesen ist in Österreich nicht immer einfach. Aus diesem Grund werden wir bei der diesjährigen achten ATHEA-Konferenz gleichsam die Frage der ersten Konferenz fortsetzen und diskutieren: „Was kann die Gesundheitsökonomie für die Gesellschaft leisten, und welche Datenzugänge braucht sie dafür?“ Wieder haben wir ein hochkarätiges Podium: * Doris Behrens, Professorin an der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems * Nikolaus Forgó, Professor an der Universität Wien * Andreas Huss, Obmann der Österreichischen Gesundheitskasse * Moritz Oberndorfer, Researcher an der Universität Helsinki * Martina Rüscher, Landesrätin für Gesundheit und Sport Vorarlberg Teilnahme & Anmeldung: Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos, zur besseren Planung bitten wir um Anmeldung unter <https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=tO3GQnTS5UuA-e3-h1l4Wry…> folgendem Link bis spätestens 28. Februar 2025. Ort: Institut für Höhere Studien (IHS), Josefstädter Straße 39, 1080 Wien Datum & Uhrzeit: 06. März 2025, 16:30 Uhr ___________________________________________ Austrian Health Economics Association (ATHEA) Josefstädter Straße 39 ● 1080 Wien web: <http://www.athea.at/> www.athea.at ● e-mail: <mailto:athea@athea.at> athea(a)athea.at

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