Life Course and Inequality Research Group

Social inequality remains a pivotal challenge in many developed welfare states. Fundamental societal changes, such as an aging population, evolving gender roles, shifting family structures, and transformations in labor markets, potentially moderates these inequalities. In response, the research group "Life Course and Inequality" investigates how social inequalities develop across and between the life courses of individuals within diverse and changing societal contexts. Working at the intersection of sociology, demography, and economics, the group primarily focuses on economic wealth and labor market inequalities. The group predominantly utilizes international longitudinal data from household surveys and public registers, analyzing these data with a theory-driven approach and employing modern quantitative methods.