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Root number
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491187 |
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Semester
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HS2026 |
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Type of course
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Seminar |
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Allocation to subject
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Economics |
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Type of exam
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not defined |
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Seminar: The Economics of Inequality |
| Description |
*** IMPORTANT ***
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Lecturers
Michael Gerfin (michael.gerfin@unibe.ch)
Jeanne Tschopp (jeanne.tschopp@unibe.ch)
Time and location
Monday 10:15-12:00,A017, UniS
Attendance is mandatory. Students are required to attend all presentation sessions.
*** this seminar is limited to 12 participants - first come first served - please register in KSL //open from 01.09.-08.09.2026
Description
Students summarize, interpret, and present academic research on topics related to inequality, including income, wealth, and wage inequality. The seminar combines the discussion of existing research with a hands-on empirical component. Students apply methods commonly used in the field to real data and present their findings. The course consists of two main tasks: (1) the presentation of an existing research paper selected from a provided list and (2) a short empirical assignment, also selected from a provided list, in which students apply standard methods to analyze real data using R or Stata. Students work in pairs on both tasks, and the same team is maintained throughout the seminar. There is no requirement to write a seminar paper.
Prerequisites and materials
We strongly recommend that the seminar participants have successfully completed Microeconomics I and Econometrics I. Readings will be indicated on Ilias.
Organizational details
Language: The seminar is held in English.
Broad schedule and expectations can be found here https://jtschopp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/syllabus_inequality_2026_final.pdf |
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ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course)
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Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible).
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| Lecturers |
Prof. Dr.
Michael Gerfin, Department of Economics ✉
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Prof. Dr.
Jeanne Tschopp, Department of Economics ✉
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ECTS
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6 |
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Recognition as optional course possible
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Yes |
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Grading
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1 to 6 |
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| Dates |
Monday 10:15-12:00 Weekly
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| Rooms |
Seminarraum A 017, UniS
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