This workshop aims at understanding differences and similarities in migration processes in Europe from the point of view of the individual experience, that of the family organization, and that of the communities involved. Special attention is given to anthropological demographic research...

Topics: - Determinants of child labour and education; - Link between child labour and education; - Child labour consequences on youth employment; - Premature entry in labour market and its consequences on youth; - Labour market entry processes and school-to-work transitions.

The workshop presents recent research on gender-aspects of labour market policies. Theoretical and empirical work from different disciplines - in particular economics, sociology and psychology - is welcome.

The conference will assess current welfare statistics and demonstrate the relevance of these figures to existing and future welfare practices and reforms. Topics covered will include ageing and aged care, children, youth and families, welfare expenditure, labour force, housing and homelessness.

We seek high-quality academic work from fields such as economics, sociology and political science. We are particularly interested in studies that provide cross-national comparisons or assessments of country-specific institutional reforms with policy relevance such as: public and child care; tax...

Die Konferenz wendet sich an Forscher und Forscherinnen, die mit den Scientific Use Files des Mikrozensus bereits arbeiten oder mit diesen Daten arbeiten wollen. Im Zentrum der Konferenz steht die Diskussion neuester Forschungsergebnisse auf Basis von Mikrozensus-daten. Daneben bietet die Tagung...

The TOM network invites the submission of papers on various topics in the field of migration research. Papers can come from various research disciplines, and can focus on empirical, theoretical and policy-oriented topics. These include, but are not limited to: - Migrants’ transnational...

Metropolis International 2007 is an internationally significant research-based conference that focuses on immigration and settlement issues. While Metropolis conferences have a general unifying focus, it is the host city that determines the specific theme for the week-long event. The 12th...

This conference will explore the relationships between government policy, market alternatives, and individual and family behaviour. It will have an inter-disciplinary scope, aiming at a fruitful interaction among different scientific fields.We seek high quality academic work from fields such as...