The aim of the workshop is to examine recent patterns of social mobility, as well as their causes and consequences. Topics: - social mobility and income and wealth inequality, - taxation and mobility, - the role of mobility in wage setting, - social mobility and geography, - inter- versus...

The various works that will be presented illustrate how long-time series inform decision making. They also show how historical models and case studies help to improve our thinking about topical policy issues such as monetary policy in a world of high public debt, the impact of financial...