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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,
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. 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 (preliminary Syllabus): https://jtschopp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/syllabus_inequality_2026_validuntil2026sept13.pdf
Final exam: Monday, December 07th, 2026, 10.15-11.45hrs, tba |
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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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