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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Living Conditions (LC) department aims to produce research of exceptional scientific calibre and societal significance on the topics of public policies, welfare, and socio-economic inequalities. With the goal of enhancing understanding of the drivers of poverty, inequality, and social cohesion, the department conducts research on policy-relevant questions, including the efficiency, sustainability, and role of social policies and the welfare state.
The department is by nature interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary and studies the various dimensions of individuals' and families' lives that influence and are influenced by inequality, from early childhood to retirement. Our research draws on a variety of perspectives and statistical and econometrics methodologies, and rich datasets including survey and administrative data, to analyze income, wealth, inequality, poverty, and social inclusion. The department's work also includes the evaluation of the impact of various fiscal, family, educational, health, pension, and other social policies.
In addition to its own research initiatives, LC also contributes to the interdisciplinary research programs of the Institute, collaborating with the Labour Market and Urban Development and Mobility Departments on critical issues such as labour market policies, the housing crisis, environmental challenges, and their effect on people's behaviour.
The participation of LC in the Institute's "Health & Health Systems" transversal research program covers topics ranging from the impact of ageing on health and the economy to health inequalities. Together with the "Crossing Borders" transversal program, LC investigates the effects of migration on social cohesion, voters’ preferences, and the education system.
LC is committed to advancing the new institutional Competence Centres on Data Science and Simulation, as well as Experimental and Participatory Research. Our contributions to these areas range from studying innovative educational methodologies, such as digital learning platforms, to developing advanced tools, including behavioural and dynamic microsimulation and cutting-edge machine learning methods. We also contribute through the development of qualitative and mixed methods.
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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AIDCO: Bridging Education and Industry: AI-Driven Curriculum Optimisation
Alieva, A. (PI), Quaresma Brant Chaves, T. (CoPI) & Pang, J. (CoPI)
Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER)
1/05/25 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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PAN_pov: Soutien au Ministère dans l'élaboration du Plan d'action national luxembourgeois pour la prévention et la lutte contre la pauvreté
Guio, A.-C. (PI), Marlier, E. (CoI), Peluso, E. (CoI), Fusco, A. (CoI), Alieva, A. (CoI) & Quaresma Brant Chaves, T. (CoI)
1/03/25 → 30/11/25
Project: Research
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POLHOUSING: Political Economy and Public Policy Evaluation of Housing
Bérard, G. (PI) & Chapelle, G. (Non Contracting Partner)
Fonds National de la Recherche Luxembourg
1/01/25 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
Research output
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Access to justice and economic development: Evidence from an international panel dataset
Deseau, A., Levai, A. & Schmiegelow, M., Feb 2025, In: European Economic Review. 172, 104947.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Attacks on Morality or Competence Affect the Perception of Female Politicians. Oral presentation
Buscicchio, G., 2025, (Submitted).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Bequest Division: The Roles of Parental Motives and Children’s Gender Composition
Olivera, J., Lekfuangfu, W. & Van Kerm, P., Apr 2025, Bönn: IZA – Institute of Labor Economics, 57 p. (IZA Discussion paper Series; no. 17833).Research output: Working paper
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Fighting Poverty: Measurement & Policy Challenges - Workshop Recap
Depireux, A. (Organiser), Fusco, A. (Organiser), Guio, A.-C. (Organiser), Lanjouw, P. (Organiser), Lee, K. (Organiser), Marlier, E. (Organiser), Menta, G. (Participant), Munzi, T. (Organiser), Omar, H. (Organiser), Peluso, E. (Organiser) & Van Kerm, P. (Organiser)
Impact: Media Output
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