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Max-Planck-Institut für Gesellschaftsforschung (MPIfG)
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Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies. Research on the social and political foundations of modern economies.

📍 Cologne

Imprint: www.mpifg.de/2856/imprint
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Hands tied. Are some institutional arrangements more counter-cyclical? — new ifso working paper by Jeremiah Nollenberger
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Title page of new ifso working paper no. 56 by Jeremiah Nollenberger: "Hands tied. Are some institutional arrangements more counter-cyclical?"
October 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
mpifg.bsky.social
Trefft uns am 15.11. beim Wissenschaftsfestival Köln!

🌍 Mitmach- und Infostand zur Gesellschaft in der Klimakrise
🕛 12 Uhr: Impulsvortrag von Hannah Pool: „Wenn das Klima kostet: Vom Ahrtal zur Weltbühne“

Kommt vorbei – wir freuen uns auf den Austausch!

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Eventposter: 14.-16. November 2025, Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum, Cäcilienstrasse 29-33, 50676 Köln.
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
mpifg.bsky.social
Have you followed our Starter Pack yet? It’s an easy way to follow MPIfG researchers and alumni and find excellent research in economic sociology and political economy.

We have updated the pack with this semester’s newcomers— let us know if we’ve missed you out!

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November 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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ICYMI: The recording of Cornelia Woll’s lecture on “Economic Statecraft and Negotiated Justice in Global Markets” is now available on our website: s.gwdg.de/Pqlu4C

@corneliawoll.bsky.social @hertieschool.bsky.social
Cornelia Woll | Economic Statecraft and Negotiated Justice in Global Markets
In a geoeconomic world, companies become transmission belts and sites of conflict between states. Based on her recent book Corporate Crime and Punishment, Cornelia Woll will explore how the United Sta...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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palmapolyak.bsky.social
✈️ On my way to NYC for the @columbiasipa.bsky.social New Thinking on Industrial Policy conference — excited to present my work on Europe’s battery industrial rollout alongside this thrilling lineup of cutting-edge research!

📄 Papers & livestream👇
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November 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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ingarade.bsky.social
Trying this again😅: Our online seminar with Natascha van der Zwan @nataschavanderzwan.bsky.social is on the 19th of November; and eventbrite tickets are now available again; sign up here: lnkd.in/eAEJD8QY
November 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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palmapolyak.bsky.social
So excited to present my work on high-road & low-road strategies in Europe's battery industrial rollout at Uni Vienna, organized by the wonderful @vvukov.bsky.social & @dorobohle.bsky.social

Next Wednesday @16.45, come say hi if you're around! 🔋🚗

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October 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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ifso.bsky.social
Anreize für Mehrarbeit: Notwendig oder ungerecht? – Beitrag von @zarahwestrich.bsky.social in der spw: www.spw.de/anreize-fuer...
Screenshot des spw-Beitrags von Zarah Westrich: "Anreize für Mehrarbeit: Notwendig oder ungerecht?"
October 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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jonashorn.bsky.social
#cfp: Happy to share that the next Doctoral Conference at the @mpifg.bsky.social will be taking place in March 2026.

Particularly relevant for PhD students from political economy/economic sociology and neighbouring disciplines. 🤗

When: 19.-20.03.2026

More information: www.mpifg.de/1432364/2026...
Call for abstracts for the Fourth Doctoral Cpnference on the Social and Political Constitution of the Economy
October 23, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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megkingleo.bsky.social
*Call for Applications*

We’re excited to announce the Fourth Doctoral Conference on the Social and Political Constitution of the Economy!

Abstract Deadline: December 1, 2025

Link to the conference website: www.mpifg.de/1432364/2026...

Please share widely!
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Fourth Doctoral Conference on the Social and Political Constitution of the Economy
The Fourth Doctoral Conference on the Social and Political Constitution of the Economy aims at building bridges and finding commonalities among young scholars whose research is addressing the complex ...
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October 23, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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c-westermeier.bsky.social
Warum klingen Songs zunehmend gleich?
Mit einem Mix aus Politischer Ökonomie und Kulturkritik der Frankfurter Schule sind Niklas Kullick @mpifg.bsky.social und @johannespetry.bsky.social dieser Frage nachgegangen.

@oliverbweber.bsky.social dazu in der @faznet.bsky.social

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October 22, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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isabellstamm.bsky.social
Looking for a post-doc opportunity? Consider applying for this years's Kohli Fellowship and work at the vibrant WZB in Berlin - Deadline November 16:
October 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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emppolitikwiss.bsky.social
New blog post by Adriana Cassis: From Data Points to Faces 👥
What happens when research stops being about data and becomes about people — and how that changed Adriana’s perspective as a researcher.
👉 Read it on our blog: https://www.politik-wissenschaft.org/2025/10/20/data-points-to-faces/
October 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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hadoose.bsky.social
🚨New Article Out! “The Scottish Road to Net Zero: Corporate Welfare and Assetization Cascades”

The article focuses on the evolution of the land-based natural capital market in Scotland in light of the country's net zero efforts.
October 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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aritassinari.bsky.social
Looking fwd to welcoming a great bunch of colleagues to Bologna on 9-10 October for the workshop "Beyond the energy crisis. The politics and political economy of inflation in uncertain times". Program here - write me if you're in Bologna and wanna attend some of it! 👉 dsps.unibo.it/it/eventi/be...
Beyond the energy crisis. The politics and political economy of inflation in uncertain times
International research workshop nell'ambito del progetto MAINSOC - Managing Inflation through Social Dialogue.
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October 7, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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fabianpfeffer.bsky.social
We are gearing up for the #ISIWealthConference2025.

It starts tomorrow and you can find the full program here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Thanks to this marvelous team 👇, we are ready to host a wonderful set of wealth inequality scholars from across the globe.

Watch the hashtag for updates!
October 8, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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Yesterday we welcomed our most recent newcomers as well as this year’s new IMPRS cohort to the Institute. We wish you all a great start at the MPIfG! 🤗
@bryanboyle.bsky.social @lucacigna.bsky.social @jonasfischer.bsky.social @ninalopezuroz.bsky.social @joseuf.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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📣 New call for postdoctoral researchers!

We are seeking candidates with a doctorate in the social sciences for our research areas Political Economy (Prof. Dr. Lucio Baccaro) and Economic Sociology (Prof. Dr. Jens Beckert).

Please share widely!

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Application Deadline: December 15, 2025
October 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Thank you to all who joined us in Cologne this week for the 2nd Max Planck Summer School for Women in Political Economy! A fantastic line-up of speakers and participants, thoughtful discussions and global perspectives. Huge thanks to organizers @palmapolyak.bsky.social and @dustinvoss.bsky.social!
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September 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Attending the #dgskongress2025 at @unidue.bsky.social? Stop by our booth (University Library, Building LK) to explore our latest research and learn more about career paths at the MPIfG!
MPIfG Booth with two smiling employees, books and brochures
September 24, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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eneimanns.bsky.social
Unsere (@antonellafa.bsky.social) Studie zu „Zugangshürden zu Betreuung im Kita- und Grundschulalter trotz Rechtsanspruch“ ist soeben als @difis.bsky.social-Studie erschienen!

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Deutsches Institut für Interdisziplinäre Sozialpolitikforschung
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September 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Packed room for the opening lecture by corneliawoll.bsky.social on "Economic Statecraft and Negotiated Justice in Global Markets."

Part of our Max Planck Summer School for Women in Political Economy. Thanks to the fantastic speaker and organizers!
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@dustinvoss.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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📣 We're welcoming applications for our Visiting Researchers Program (summer semester 2026). If your work focuses on political economy or economic sociology, apply for a research stay (2-12 months). Open to researchers at all career levels!

Apply by October 31, 2025: career.mpifg.de/jobposting/1...
September 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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palmapolyak.bsky.social
⏳Beyond thrilled to co-launch the 2nd Max Planck Summer School for Women in Political Economy next week — with this *incredible* lineup of female talent

🙌 @dustinvoss.bsky.social @mpifg.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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pgolka.bsky.social
It’s out!

Do check it out if you’re interested in #impactinvesting and it’s surprisingly large variety!
September 16, 2025 at 11:38 AM