Maya Eden's research addresses critical areas of economics, focusing on welfare economics, macroeconomics and the normative analysis of economic policy. Her work aims to understand how economic systems and policies can improve societal well-being and offers insights into the ethical and practical implications of policy making. She explores the dynamics of monetary policy and assesses its impact on economic stability and growth and examines labor market behavior, including employment trends, wage formation and mobility. In addition, she examines the drivers of long-term economic development and thus contributes to growth economics. In her research, Eden combines theoretical approaches with applied analysis to advance our understanding of key economic mechanisms and their policy implications.

Studies in economics can inform policy makers and the public about the likely consequences of different courses of action. However, the choice of which policy to pursue often ultimately depends on value judgements, which are subject to debate. This lecture argues that economic and mathematical reasoning are powerful tools for making progress on these debates. Building on shared ethical principles, we can use rigorous analysis to obtain nontrivial implications, bringing us closer to resolutions of contentious issues, such as: How much redistribution should we have? How proactive should we be in curbing climate change? How should we respond to the current demographic transition?

Professor Eden's inaugural lecture is open to the public and followed by a cocktail reception in the Lichthof.

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