Dear colleagues,

The Department of Economics cordially invites you to the WU Economics Research Seminar on Wednesday, March 23^rd, with

Anna Bindler

(University of Cologne)

on

“Discontinuities in the Age-Victimization Profile and the Determinants of Victimization”

Abstract: Dutch victimization rates increase by 9-15% immediately upon reaching ages 16 and 18. We disentangle the role of the many rights granted at these ages using offense location data, cross-cohort variation in the minimum legal drinking age driven by a 2014 reform, and survey data of alcohol/drug consumption and mobility behaviors. We conclude that access to weak alcohol, bars/clubs and smoking increases victimization at 16 and that age 18 rights (hard alcohol, marijuana coffee shops) exacerbate this risk; vehicle access does not play an important role. We find no evidence of systematic spillovers onto individuals still ineligible for these rights.

Date: Wednesday, March 23^rd

Time: 4.30 to 6 pm (CET)

Location: building TC, fifth floor, room TC.5.18

The following COVID-19-related regulations apply to all events at the WU campus need to be fulfilled for attending the research seminar:

2.5G proof and controls

· You should only attend classroom units if you are not ill.

· To participate in presence units, you have to show a 2.5G certificate (PCR-Tested, Vaccinated, Convalescent) upon request. You can find details regarding certificates and their validity here

· To ensure that the checks can be carried out as quickly and smoothly as possible, please always bring your certificate with you on paper and have your photo ID ready as well. If necessary, please also follow the on-site guiding system.

· Checks may take place in front of the building or at the beginning of the course and will be carried out by WU staff and WU security personnel.

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· In any case, please comply with the attendance regulations for the course, which were communicated in advance in the eVVZ. In case you do not fulfil the attendance obligation without a provable important reason for your absence(s) (i.e. events that you cannot directly influence), you cannot be assessed positively.

• Currently, there is an obligation to wear a FFP2 mask during courses and examinations.

With best regards,

Harald Oberhofer

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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Harald Oberhofer

Department of Economics 

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business

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Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO)

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