YSI Workshop on Structural Change, Inequality, and Growth

Overview

The intersection of structural change and income inequality has become an increasingly important area of research, particularly as developing countries undergo growth, sectoral transformation, and technological change. While there is some cohesion within specific research circles, the work on the intersection of structural change and income inequality remains somewhat fragmented. This event aims to bring together researchers working on the link between the two topics to help foster a more cohesive research agenda, contributing to a deeper understanding of how sectoral transformation influences inequality in both developing and developed countries.

Why Participate

This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with peers, including PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, and established scholars, all working on the intersection of structural change and inequality. Participants will have the chance to receive valuable feedback on their work, engage in enriching discussions, and explore potential collaborations. It’s an excellent platform for networking, exchanging ideas, and refining research through interactions with both early-career and senior scholars. Furthermore, the event provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of a more cohesive and broader research community in this important field.

Themes

1. Decompositions of income inequality [keynote session]
   • Decomposition techniques to explore drivers of inequality, including in combination with microsimulation and nowcasting techniques.
2. Technological change and income inequality: automation, new technologies, and the future of work
   • Exploring the relationship between technological advancements, in particular automation related to new technologies, and their implications for income distribution and labour market dynamics.
3. Sectoral transformation and income inequality: Kuznets curve/waves
   • Examining how shifts in economic sectors impact inequality with a focus on the relevance of Kuznets’ framework in today’s economies.
4. Economic complexity and income inequality
   • Investigating how diversification and technological sophistication affects the distribution of income.
5. Macroeconomics, growth, and income inequality: sectoral composition of consumption
   • Analysing the role of sectoral patterns of consumption in shaping macroeconomic growth and their influence on income inequality within and across countries.

Activities

• Keynote session on the use of microsimulation and decomposition techniques to understand drivers of inequality
• Sessions with paper presentations by senior speakers and selected participants
• YSI session on research publication with journals
• Coffee breaks, light lunch (second day), and social dinner (first day)

Eligibility

PhDs, postdocs, and research scholars, based mainly in Europe but also elsewhere.

Fees and application

There is no registration fee for participation in the workshop. For all the selected participants, we will be covering the lunch and coffee breaks. Speakers and presenters will be invited to a social dinner. To apply click on the “Apply here” button above or follow this link.