Online discussion series "60 Minutes"
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About the online discussion series
In the public online discussion series "60 Minutes" , scientists discuss current economic and socially relevant topics from different perspectives.
| Target group: | The event series is aimed at members and students of TU Dresden as well as the general public. |
| Format: | The events are held virtually via Zoom. No prior registration is necessary. We record events that are held in cooperation with the ifo Institute. The videos will be available a few days afterwards on the ifo Institute's youtube channel and the ifo Institute's media library. |
| Contact: | Dean's Office of the Faculty of Business and Economics Dr. Uta Schwarz Phone: 0351 463 33141 |
Online discussions in WS 2024/25
13.11.2024, 18:15-19:15
Migration: How to manage immigration and facilitate integration?
Prof. Panu Poutvaara, Ph.D. is director of the ifo Center for Migration and Development Economics and Professor of Economics, esp. Comparative Institutional Economics at LMU Munich © ifo Institut_Enno Kapitza
Prof. Dr. Hans Vorländer is director of the Center for Constitutional and Democratic Research and of the Mercator Forum Migration and Democracy, TU Dresden and Chairperson of the Expert Council on Integration and Migration © Söder
Prof. Dr. Christian Leßmann is Professor of Economics, esp. International Economics at TU Dresden. © Klaus Gigga
In Germany, there are sometimes emotional debates on the topic of migration. The recent state elections in eastern Germany in particular were dominated by this topic. We want to discuss this topic on the basis of scientific findings. What types of migration are there? Can migration be controlled? How can the integration of migrants into the labor market and society be facilitated? What tasks and responsibilities do Federal and State governments and municipalities have in this context?
In discussion:
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Prof. Panu Poutvaara, Ph.D. (Director of the ifo Center for Migration and Development Economics and Professor of Economics, in particular Comparative Institutional Economics, LMU Munich)
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Prof. Dr. Hans Vorländer (Director of the Center for Constitutional and Democratic Research and the Mercator Forum Migration and Democracy, TU Dresden and
Chairperson of the Expert Council on Integration and Migration)
Moderation:
Prof. Dr. Christian Leßmann (Chair of Economics, in particular International Economic Policy at TU Dresden)
© ifo Institut
Format: You can follow the discussion live in Zoom: Zoom-Link
The event will also be recorded and the video will be available a few days afterwards on the ifo Institute's youtube channel and the ifo Institute's media library.
Reviews of previous online discussions
Since the winter semester 2020/21, several 60-minute discussions have taken place each semester. You can gain an impression of the topics discussed on the following pages.
SoSe 2024
29.05.2024, 18:30-19:30
Hydrogen economy
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"Green" hydrogen is generally regarded as a substitute for fossil fuels. It is produced by electrolysis from renewable electricity and is therefore considered CO2-free. However, the technical hurdles for the widespread use of hydrogen for industrial processes are high: not only must a sufficient number of electrolysers be created, but the necessary network infrastructure and storage facilities are not yet available. In addition, the necessary infrastructure for importing hydrogen must also be created, as it will hardly be possible to cover demand in Germany from domestic sources. On May 29, 2024, Dominik Möst (TU Dresden, Chair of Business Administration, in particular Energy Economics) and Frithjof Staiß (Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg) discussed with Joachim Ragnitz (ifo Dresden and TU Dresden) whether a cost-effective and sufficient supply of hydrogen is possible.
WS 2023/24
09.01.2024, 18:15-19:15
Sustainable fiscal policy: investment over debt
Germany is facing a variety of challenges. The need for financing is considerable, particularly for investments in climate protection and the energy transition. The public infrastructure has a considerable investment backlog. Can these huge tasks be reconciled with the debt brake enshrined in the Basic Law? Do we need exceptions or adjustments to the debt brake? What role do special budgets play in this? How can sustainable financial policy succeed in this environment?
Prof. Dr. Christian Leßmann discussed this and other questions on 09.01.2024 with
Lars Feld (Walter Eucken Institute / Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg) and Jakob von Weizsäcker (Minister of Finance and Science, Saarland).
Summer semester 2023
13.06.2023: The urgent transformation of the hospital landscape
Es diskutierten Prof. Dr. Boris Augurzky und Prof. Dr. Jochen Schmitt, Moderation: Prof. Dr. Marcel Thum © ifo Institut
WS 2022/23
24.01.2023: A fragmented world in transition - from the financial to the energy crisis"
Es diskutierten Prof. Dr. Werner Gleißner, Prof. Dr. Dominik Möst und Franziska Stölzel. Moderation: Prof. Dr. Thomas Günther © tud
13.12.2022: What's next for old-age provision?
Es diskutierten Prof. Jörg Rocholl, PhD und Prof. Dr. Martin Werding. Moderation: Prof. Dr. Christian Leßmann
01.11.2022: Sustainability standards and labels for companies
Summer semester 2022
12.07.2022: Unconditional basic income
Es diskutierten Prof. Dr. Ronnie Schöb, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Schupp und Prof. Dr. Jürgen Wegge. Moderation: Prof. Dr. Marcel Thum © ifo Institut
10.05.2022: War, sanctions and macroeconomics
Es diskutierten Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Bachmann und Prof. Dr. Stefan Kooths. Moderation: Prof. Dr. Christian Leßmann © ifo Institut
03.05.2022: Real Facts: Communication through science
Es diskutierten Dr. Anna Kerkhof, Jun.-Prof. Dr. Anna Sophie Kümpel, Prof. Dr. Marina Münkler. Moderation: Prof. Dr. Marcel Thum © ifo Institut
WS 2021/22
16.11.2021: Are algorithms the better managers?
01.02.2022: Challenges of the biodiversity crisis for the economy
WS 2020/21 and SoSe 2021: Discussions on Corona, Economy and Finance
08.12.2020: Corona warning apps: support in the fight against the pandemic?
14.01.2021: Corona debt: A threat to companies and the state?
2021-01-21: How coronavirus is changing the economy and companies
28.01.2021: Corona and the impact on the inpatient and outpatient sector and the production of healthcare services
18.03.2021: Corona and the "V" on the financial markets
15.04.2021: Corona and the (high) schools
06.05.2021: The world of work during and after Corona
18.05.2021: Corona and digitalization in the healthcare sector
01.07.2021: How do we deal with (life) risks?