The recent evolution of inequalities in France and Germany 09/30/2018 22:00 to 01/01/1970 00:00 - Paris Workshop organisé en coopération avec le Cercle des économistes The recent evolution of inequalities in France and Germany OpeningAnton Brender (CdE), Stefan Dehnert (FES) Morning Session: The diagnosis Guiding questions: How have inequalities evolved since the beginning of the century? What factors have contributed to this evolution? Are there measurement problems? Are the perceptions about the importance of inequality in France and Germany different? … Input Olivier Bargain (Bordeaux University), France Judith Niehues (IW Köln), Germany Chair Stefan Collignon (Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies) General Discussion Afternoon Session: Consequences of inequality and measures to be taken Guiding questions: What are the effects of inequalities on the economy? Should we try to curb inequalities? What kind of policies would be more effective? ... Input Alain Trannoy (EHESS Marseille) Achim Truger (HWR Berlin), GermanyChair Laurence Boone (OECD Chief Economist and G20 Finance Deputy) General Discussion
