the annual "Innsbruck-Munich Workshop on Empirical Economic Research" took place in Maria Waldrast amid perfect fall weather. The workshop was jointly organized by Andreas Steinmayr (University of Innsbruck) and Joachim Winter (LMU Munich) and brought together 13 participants from the University of Innsbruck and LMU Munich.
The primary goal was to provide young researchers with a platform to present their ongoing work, receive constructive feedback, and strengthen their presentation skills in an open and collegial setting. Presentations covered a range of empirical projects on topics including migration and integration, labor markets and active labor market policy, health and human capital, and public finance and political economy. In addition, the program included a plenary discussion on the use of AI in empirical economic research, which gave participants the opportunity to exchange experiences with these rapidly developing tools in their own research practice.
The primary goal was to provide young researchers with a platform to present their ongoing work, receive constructive feedback, and strengthen their presentation skills in an open and collegial setting. Presentations covered a range of empirical projects on topics including migration and integration, labor markets and active labor market policy, health and human capital, and public finance and political economy. In addition, the program included a plenary discussion on the use of AI in empirical economic research, which gave participants the opportunity to exchange experiences with these rapidly developing tools in their own research practice.
To foster networking and informal exchanges beyond the seminar room, the program also included a hike in the beautiful surroundings of the monastery, allowing for stimulating discussions in a relaxed atmosphere.
The workshop once again proved to be highly valuable for the academic development of junior researchers and for strengthening the collaboration between Innsbruck and Munich.
Special thanks to the Research Area Economy, Politics and Society (EPoS) for its financial support, which covered part of the workshop costs and made the event possible.
(Andreas Steinmayr)
