Content & learning objectives

The course will make you familiar with measurement theory of inequalities, properties of inequality indices, empirical application to micro data (Socio-Economic Panel), and recent new directions in the area.

Dates: weekly lecture on Tuesdays 12:00-14:00 (Start: 19.04.2022), bi-weekly tutorial on Thursdays 12:00-14:00 (Start 21.04.2022)

Depending on the current pandemic situation, we plan on offering classes on-site. If this is not possible, we will start online and switch to the classroom as soon as possible.

Recognition: Modul: Armut und Verteilung, part of Master Economics (6 LP) & Master Public Economics (6 LP)

Enrollment: Campus Management

Examination: written exam (2h) at the end of the semester

Language: English

Contact: Carsten Schröder, cschroeder@diw.de