Barbara Schuster

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© Ingo Pertramer
Economist
Momentum Institut

She studied economics in Vienna and New York and earned her PhD at the New School for Social Research. Her research interests include wealth distribution, tax justice, and climate policy. As a feminist economist, she always pays special attention to gender inequalities.

Barbara Schuster on the Schedule 2024

Thursday, 29. August

Starting times
Morning
Rethinking (Wealth) Taxation
English 180
The increase in income and wealth inequality poses a serious challenge to social cohesion, social mobility and economic stability. Taxation and other redistributive mechanisms can counteract these dynamics. Explore the crucial role of the state in addressing the dynamics that drive income and wealth inequality. //INFO: Bring hiking shoes and water. In case of heavy rain, the session is going to take place on the upper floor of the elementary school.
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Vorplatz
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09:00 - 12:00 Rethinking (Wealth) Taxation
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Dem
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Noon
Women's* Forum: Feminist Economics as a Compass in Times of Polycrises?
60
The panelists will discuss how feminist economics through its consideration of care work and power structures provides impetus for a new economic direction in times of multiple crises.The speakers will provide insight on how such a feminist lens could bring society closer to a “Good life for all”. INFO: This intersectional format aims at creating a safer space for less heard voices. Therefore, participation is open to WINTA* (Women, Inter, Non-binary, Transgender, Agender) persons only.
Schulhäusl , Schulhäusl
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12:30 - 13:30 Women's* Forum: Feminist Economics as a Compass in Times of Polycrises?
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Fin