Inequality Working Group | 2025 – 2026
| Date | Time | Location | Mentor | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, October 28, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | KELL 4009 | Steven Durlauf | Introduction to the Working Group |
| Tue, November 4, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | KELL 4005 | Samuel Bowles | The Origin and Future of Economic Inequality |
| Tue, November 18, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | KELL 4009 | Steven Durlauf | |
| Tue, December 16, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | KELL 4009 | Steven Durlauf | |
| Tue, January 20, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | KELL 4009 | Geoffrey Wodtke | Student Presentations |
| Tue, February 10, 20926 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | KELL 4009 | Geoffrey Wodtke | Student Presentations |
| Tue, March 3, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | KELL 4009 | Geoffrey Wodtke | Student Presentations |
| Tue, March 31, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | KELL 4009 | Kristina Butaeva | Student Presentations |
| Tue, April 21, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | KELL 4009 | Kristina Butaeva | Student Presentations |
| Tue, May 12, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | KELL 4009 | Kristina Butaeva | Student Presentations |
Description
The Inequality Working Group is a student workshop designed to support the development of original research projects by graduate students and early career researchers. Meeting monthly, the workshop provides a space for participants to present their own work—whether early-stage ideas or ongoing projects—for constructive feedback and collaborative refinement.
The format centers on student-led research and peer-to-peer engagement. Participants take on new projects or build on existing work, presenting regularly for input from faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and fellow students. The aim of the working group is to foster long-term, meaningful academic relationships and a collaborative intellectual community.
The 2025-2026 program is led by Director Steven Durlauf, Associate Director Geoff Wodtke, and Postdoctoral Scholar Kristina Butaeva. Because of the intensive and collaborative nature of the workshop, participation is by admission only. Please see the Call for Applications page for details; applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Location
The Keller Center
Room 4009, Fourth Floor
1307 E 60th St.
Chicago, IL 60637