Overview
The research program focuses on the macroeconomic aspects of inequality, an aspect of first-order importance for society. What are the facts of inequality that matter for macroeconomic outcomes? How shall fiscal, financial, and monetary policy take account of the trends in inequality?
Structure
The group in The Macroeconomics of Inequality at the University of Bonn organizes a weekly seminar, a workshop, and a reading group. These events help define the RTG’s identity:
- In the reading group, students and faculty present current developments in the literature and discuss new ideas for research.
- In the workshop, students and faculty present their ongoing research projects. We expect every member of the RTG to present at least once a year.
- The seminar provides the opportunity to learn from and interact with academic guests from leading institutions in Europe and overseas.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Research Area A, Dimensions of inequality studies the facts on inequality, relying on the group members’ experience with a wide range of micro data.
- Research Area B, Inequality and the business cycle studies to what extend inequality affects business cycle dynamics, making use of the groups’ expertise in heterogeneous agent modeling.
- Research Area C, Inequality and financial fragility studies the empirical link between inequality, household balance sheets and financial crises.
- Research Area D, Inequality and macroeconomic policies studies the policy implications. Building on the strengths of the group, the focus will be on monetary policy, labor-market policy, and fiscal policy.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Economics Social Policy View 26 other PhDs in Economics in GermanyAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Prior to entering the RTG, students are expected to have obtained education commensurate with a Master’s degree in economics with a specialization in economic research.
- This level of education amounts to roughly the first one-and-a-half years of coursework (including qualifying exams) in a US-style PhD program. Minor exemptions can be granted subject to the student working toward completing the missing coursework.
- Letter of motivation
- A curriculum vitae
- Two academic reference letters (sent to us under separate cover, directly by your professors)
- Academic transcripts (complete set of transcripts: where applicable, Bachelor, Master, doctoral studies)
- GRE and TOEFL (not older than 3 years), and any other documents that support your application.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
- The RTG offers German Research Foundation-funded scholarships for a 3-year dissertation stage.
Living costs for Bonn
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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