We already know how aging affects pension systems and the economies as a whole. What we have not studies yet is how aging affects societies. Are aging societies more fair towards all its member, young and old? How do aging societies decide about how to spend public money? Are aging societies more or less willing to accept immigrants in order to sustain the public finances? How are aging societies voting? Do they go more for the extremes as the old and the young have different needs? Or they target for consensus? Are aging societies more willing to encourage women to participate more in the labor market? And if so, does this imply a change in how people view women? These are some of the question our research project aims to address. Our aim is to reflect over these research questions, to make assumptions as to potential answers and to come up with quantifiable answers to each of them. Having a clear answer is essential as it will allow policy makers to expand their choice of policies beyond the field of the economy to society as a whole and start considering social actions targeting specific groups such as women or immigrants
CULTURAGING, a research initiative backed by the Luxembourg National Research Fund, is dedicated to advancing knowledge in the intersection of aging and culture. The program not only conducts cutting-edge research but also provides a platform for sharing research results, data, publications, and hosting collaborative workshops.
Organized Events
2nd DEM Workshop on Ageing, Culture and Comparative Development
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On 30 May – 1 June, 2024, Professor Andreas Irmen from the Department of Economics and Management at the University of Luxembourg and Anastasia Litina, Associate Professor at the Department of Economics at the University of Macedonia, organized an academic workshop on the role of ageing and culture for the comparative development of economies.
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The workshop took place on our Kirchberg Campus and brought together a group of 16 international researchers. For two days, they presented and discussed their most recent findings that open new ways of understanding the differential performance of economies.
The event focused on the effects of population ageing as well as on the role of cultural aspects such as norms and values. The keynote lectures were delivered by Joerg Baten, Professor of Economics at Tubingen University, Axel Dreher, Professor of Economics at Heidelberg University, and Ruben Enikolopov, University Pompeu Fabra.​
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The workshop was funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (C20/SC/14770002).
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See more details here.
1st DEM Workshop on Ageing, Culture and Comparative Development
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On July 5-6, 2023, Professor Andreas Irmen from the Department of Economics and Management at the University of Luxembourg and Anastasia Litina, Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics at the University of Macedonia, organized an academic workshop on the role of ageing and culture for the comparative development of economies.
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The workshop was funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (C20/SC/14770002).
The workshop took place on Kirchberg Campus at the University of Luxembourg and brought together a group of 22 international researchers. For two days, they presented and discussed their most recent findings that open new ways of understanding the differential performance of economies.
The event focused on the effects of population ageing as well as on the role of cultural aspects such as norms and values. The keynote lecture was delivered by Matthias Doepke, Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Sciences.
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The workshop was funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) (C20/SC/14770002).
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See more details here.
OUR RESEARCH PROGRAMS
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CULTURAGING research program, funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR), is dedicated to sharing valuable research outcomes, team details, data insights, and workshop activities. Our platform serves as a hub for disseminating knowledge and fostering collaboration.
Research Results
Insights & Discoveries
Our research findings address key societal challenges, offering innovative solutions and fresh perspectives. From data analysis to publication, we strive to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the development of impactful strategies.
Team Information
Meet Our Researchers
Get to know the talented individuals behind our research initiatives. Our diverse team brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the table, driving forward our mission of promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and excellence.
Data Insights
Illuminate Trends & Patterns
We delve into data to uncover meaningful insights and trends that inform our research projects. By analyzing and interpreting data, we aim to provide evidence-based recommendations and drive evidence-informed decision-making.
Workshops
Engage & Learn
During the implementation of the project we have organized two workshops. These interactive sessions offered a platform for learning, networking, and exploring new ideas in the realm of cultural economics studies.