Call for Papers – Workshop on “Inequality and education: measurement, evidence, and policy”
Call for Papers
Inequality and education: measurement, evidence, and policy
5-6 June 2025, Modena (Italy)
The INTEDU research group (University of Bologna, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Sapienza University of Rome), in collaboration with AISSEC, is organizing the second edition of the workshop on “Inequality and Education: Measurement, Evidence, and Policy”.
This workshop aims to bring together scholars and young researchers to explore the mechanisms driving inequality and educational disparities, the effectiveness of policies addressing these issues, and the broader economic and social implications. The workshop will provide a platform for fruitful discussions and networking opportunities, fostering interdisciplinary exchange and innovative approaches to tackling inequality and educational challenges.
The conference will take place in Modena, Italy, on June 5-6, 2025, at Foro Boario, Department of Economics “Marco Biagi”.
Keynote speakers:
- Francis Kramarz (Bocconi University, Innovation Lab, Collège de France and Uppsala University)
- Giulia Bovini (Bank of Italy)
Conference topics:
– Trends and determinants of economic inequality
– Trends and determinants of social mobility
– Inequality of opportunity and its relationship with educational attainments
– Intergenerational mobility and the role of education
– The measurement of returns to education across both monetary and non-monetary dimensions
– Disparities in educational access, quality, and outcomes
– The role of technology in shaping educational inequality
– Labor market and inequality effects of educational disparities
– Evaluation of policy interventions related to inequality, social mobility and education
– The intersection of inequality, education, and environmental sustainability
Submission deadline: 21 March, 2025.
More information are available here.