Every year the YEM brings together approximately 25 doctoral students and 15 senior scholars from many European universities. Over two days, participants present and discuss research in Behavioral and Experimental Economics, Labor Economics, and other areas of Applied Empirical Economics. The Faculty of Economics and Administration at Masaryk University is known for its young and active research community. Over the years, the conference has built a strong reputation for its friendly atmosphere and good opportunities to establish academic contacts and exchange experience. Many participants return regularly, also taking the opportunity to explore the vibrant atmosphere of Brno.
David Jäger is Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of St Andrews. His research focuses on labour economics, education, migration, causal inference and applied econometrics. He is also President of the European Society for Population Economics (ESPE).
Alexander Cappelen is Professor at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and Deputy Director of the Centre for Experimental Research on Fairness, Inequality and Rationality (FAIR). His research focuses on behavioural and experimental economics, fairness, inequality, social preferences and distributive justice.
