• Grossmann Volker

• Wittler Lisa-Marie

Economic globalization has the forms of an increase in the market share of multi-nationally operating firms as well as an increase in international trade, in international financial capital flows, and in international labor migration. It is salient to know if and how these patterns have affected the sustainability of economic development, well-being and social cohesion. For instance, do import competition and international outsourcing adversely affect labor market outcomes and health in advanced economies? Does an increase in market shares of multinational firms lead to declining shares of the economy’s income for workers? Does immigration into labor markets or refugee inflows lead to more crime and/or lower income of natives? Which policies improve employment rates and job stability of immigrants? How much wealth lies in tax havens and how much profits are shifted to them? How much is wealth concentrated when accounting for tax evasion? How is climate change related to economic activity and to what extent should activities that contribute to climate change be discouraged?

The first goal of the seminar is to get insights about appropriate methods to scientifically address research questions. Our focus is on data analysis. Solid knowledge of multivariate regression analysis is recommended. Second, we aim to a deeper understanding of the economic and political challenges for maintaining or restoring sustainability in a globalized world.

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