IHS Newsletter October
Heinrich Neisser Lecture 2021 with Jutta Allmendinger
We do not know when - and if - the virus can be defeated. That is precisely why we must act quickly and decisively. Because the virus does not affect us all equally. On the contrary, it exacerbates social inequality. We can and must counteract this. On October 13, we welcome Prof. Jutta Allmendinger to the Heinrich Neisser Lecture 2021 where she will talk about COVID-19 and the question of class. All those who cannot be present on site have the possibility to follow the event via livestream.
Living with Corona: Vaccinate? Vaccinate! Vaccinations.
When they did not yet exist, they were longed for. When vaccines were developed in record time, the impatience of many was great. Now that there are sufficient supplies, at least in Europe, it is too late to really contain the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Nevertheless, all data so far indicate that the course of the COVID-19 disease is significantly mitigated by vaccination. Why, then, has vaccination become the (latest) subject of intense and highly emotional discussion and conflict in the context of the Corona pandemic? What explains the sometimes significant differences in vaccination coverage across Europe (and why is Austria at the bottom of this list)? In this webinar, current research results on vaccination will be presented.
4 Questions for... Katharina Gangl
In the first episode of our series "4 Questions to..." we talk to Katharina Gangl, IHS spokesperson for behavioral economics, about the climate change map. Climate protection and sustainability are the most pressing challenges of our time - and hardly anyone openly doubts that there is an enormous need for action. The "Climate Change Map" maps the relevant stakeholders in Austria and identifies driving and restraining forces as well as their power potential.
News Highlights
Presentation: Autumn Forecast of the Austrian Economy
On October 8, 2021, the next economic forecast of the Austrian economy will take place at WIFO.
Dementia in Austria Challenges Everyone
The risk of developing dementia increases with age. In parallel, life expectancy in our society is increasing. This combination is leading to a worrying increase in dementia cases: Currently, at least 147,000 people in Austria are estimated to be affected by dementia, although a certain number of unreported cases can be assumed.
Online Workshop: The Gender Dimension of Sustainability Policies and their Evaluation
IHS Fellow Beate Littig is organizing an online workshop on October 14 that will link gender equality policy issues to the Sustainable Development Goals. Angela Wroblewski, designated IHS expert on equality, will also give a presentation at the workshop.
Publication: Education and Training for Adults in Europe
A recent Eurydice report, to which IHS contributed, examines the situation around adult education and training in Europe.
Blogpost: Midwives in Austria: Occupation and Fields of Action
Monika Riedel and Heidemarie Staflinger address the situation of midwives in Austria and possible reform steps in the A&W Blog.
Blogpost: Digital Nudging – How to Make Better Decisions Digitally
In the current Insight-Austria blogpost, Alina Knaub deals with our behavior in the digital world.
Project Kick-off: AI Social Design Thinking Lab
On September 14, 2021, the kick-off meeting of the project "AI Social Design Thinking Lab" (ATCZ271 - AI SDT-LAB) took place.
Health System Watch 3/2021: The Seam Between Primary Care and Home Care
In many cases, the elderly and those with multiple chronic conditions require both medical treatment and care. This creates multiple needs for coordination of individual care services within the health and long-term care system and between the two systems.
Publications
Reports and Working Papers
- Research Report: Ökonomische Auswirkungen der Rückvergütung von CO2-Steuereinnahmen in Österreich
- IHS Working Paper: Economic Consequences of Landlockedness – What Makes a Difference?
- Research Report: Wert von Innovation im Gesundheitswesen
- Research Report: Monitoring of ERA priority 4 implementation – update and final assessment. GENDERACTION D3.3.
- Research Report: Adult education and training in Europe. Building inclusive pathways to skills and qualifications. Eurydice Report
- Health System Watch: Die Nahtstelle zwischen hausärztlicher Versorgung und häuslicher Pflege
Articles and Book Chapters
- Capital income taxation under full loss offset provisions of a prospect theory investor
- Getting Behind the Object We Love the Most. Cars: Accelerating the Modern World (Museum Review)
- Routine or Rare Activity? A Quantitative Assessment of Parliamentary Scrutiny in the European Semester
- Competing preferences, MPs and the triggering of Brexit: who’s the boss?
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