One of the nominees is Seraphin Schwarzbauer, research associate at the Chair of Economics esp. Public Finance. For him, this nomination is "a unique opportunity to meet some of the most influential economists. Being part of that environment sounded like an incredible experience." He feels grateful, but also excited: "It’s not every day that you get an opportunity like this." The invitation to Lindau was also a big surprise for the second nominated researcher, Terhemen Agabo, research associate at the Chair of Economics esp. Microeconomics: "Typically, several hundreds of applications are received for this kind of opportunity. How does one get successful here, when every other applicant is equally smart or even smarter?"
Prof. Dr. Alexander Danzer, holder of the Chair of Economics esp. Microeconomics, supported the application of the two early-career researchers and describes the Lindau Meeting on Economic Sciences as unique: "It is different from ordinary conferences. It brings together 300 ambitious, high-performing early-career scientists with a large number of Nobel Prize winners. It's about breathing the spirit of cutting-edge research, so that the ambitions and visions of the Nobel Prize winners are passed on to the next generation."
The meeting will focus on key global issues such as the stability of financial systems and climate change. There will also be talks and discussions to promote an atmosphere full of ideas and the exchange of knowledge between generations. Schwarzbauer is particularly looking forward to "engaging in conversations with both the Nobel Laureates and fellow young researchers in an informal setting". Agabo has similar expectations: "I will be excited to meet and interact closely with the Nobel Laureates like Professors Joseph Stiglitz, Guido Imbens, James Heckman. I have some questions that I would like to ask them. I am also looking forward to meeting other young economists from different parts of the world and to exploring the city of Lindau.”
The nomination of two early-career researchers from the KU for such a prestigious conference is a particular pleasure for Professor Danzer: "For a small institution like the KU, the fact that two doctoral students were invited to the conference is an excellent indication of the quality of research and supervision." The participants will remember this week not only for the academic discussions, but also for the long-term personal network.