idw – Informationsdienst Wissenschaft
Nachrichten, Termine, Experten
Nachrichten, Termine, Experten
idw - Informationsdienst
Wissenschaft
04/23/2026 - 04/24/2026 | Berlin
We are continuing the RFBerlin Masterclass Series, based on the Handbook of Labour Economics. We invite authors of chapters to Berlin for in-depth, two-day teaching sessions.
Mikko Silliman provides a comprehensive overview of how economists understand skills and human capital, with particular attention to higher-order capacities such as social and decision-making skills. It synthesizes empirical evidence on the returns to human capital from both micro and macro perspectives and reviews what is known about human capital investment over the life cycle. The chapter also highlights key limitations of standard human capital theory and outlines a new framework that treats workers as agents who choose how to allocate their effort across tasks, emphasizing the role of teamwork and decision-making skills in shaping productivity.
Information on participating / attending:
Application Process:
Call Opens: 17 February 2026
Application Deadline: 7 March 2026
Decision Notification: 19 March 2026, subject to adjustment based on the volume of applications received.
To apply, please use the application form below. Participation is free, but travel and accommodation costs are not covered. Applications are open to PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career academics.
Date:
04/23/2026 09:30 - 04/24/2026 16:30
Registration deadline:
03/07/2026
Event venue:
Rockwool Foundation Berlin
Gormannstrasse 22
10119 Berlin
Berlin
Germany
Target group:
Scientists and scholars
Email address:
Relevance:
international
Subject areas:
Economics / business administration
Types of events:
Seminar / workshop / discussion
Entry:
11/25/2025
Sender/author:
Harald Schultz
Department:
Kommunikation
Event is free:
yes
Language of the text:
English
URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event80565
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