In this episode we’re diving into the fascinating subject of how the communist legacy and institutional transitions from communism to a market-oriented economy, shape individuals' well-being, education, health, and social mobility. My guest is Anna Nicińska, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economic Sciences and the Digital Economy Lab, University of Warsaw. Her recent studies focus on the impact of political regimes on societies in Central and Eastern Europe. We talk about the impact of communist legacy on choices related to healthcare, family support, education, and private car ownership. Please follow our faculty media for updates and share your thoughts in the comments. The podcast is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland Programme (2022). Let's make together economics in Warsaw 2.0.
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Is AI going to steal our jobs?
Today, we’re diving into one of the most pressing issues of our time: the challenges artificial intelligence poses to the labour market. My guest is Satia Rożynek, a Ph.D. student and a young economist working at the Digital Economy Lab at the University of Warsaw.In this conversation, we discuss the role of AI in transforming industries and jobs. We explore three angles: the evolution of the labour demand, the structure of occupations, and how employees perceive the risks of work automation. We also discuss how workers can prepare for the change and the role of the government in the process.Please follow our faculty media for updates and please share your thoughts in the comments. The podcast is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland Programme (2022). Let's make together economics in Warsaw 2.0.
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Innovation challenges for Poland
In this episode we’re looking at the dynamic world of innovation - how countries foster breakthroughs, fund R&D,and compete globally. I'm talking to Professor Krzysztof Szczygielski, an economist from the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw, whose work focuses on innovation policy. We are discussing the big picture of innovation in a modern economy, key challenges and the government role in efficient allocation of resources devoted to research and development.Please follow our faculty media for updates. Please share your thoughts in the comments. The podcast is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland Programme (2022). Let's make together economics in Warsaw 2.0.
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Warsaw Econometric Challenge - Putting Knowledge into Practice
Today, we’re diving into the world of econometrics with a spotlight on the Warsaw Econometric Challenge, one of the internationally recognized competitions for data-driven problem-solving. My guest is Dr. Rafał Woźniak, the professor of econometrics at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw, and one of the organizers of the event. This year marks the fifth edition of the Warsaw Econometric Challenge. All graduate and undergraduate students of each and every academic institution (universities, economic universities, business schools, universities of technology, etc.) can participate. The goal of the Contest is to conduct a comprehensive data analysis and to prepare a scientific paper within 24 hours. This year, 45 student teams, including 116 students from 19 European Universities, were given the opportunity to work on the data on traffic in Warsaw using signals from mobile devices. In our conversation, Dr. Woźniak talks about the origins of the contest, its uniqueness and future. Please follow our faculty media for updates and share your thoughts in the comments.The podcast is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland Programme (2022). Let's make together economics in Warsaw 2.0.
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Poland's Fertility Crisis
Today, we’re discussing Poland’s struggle with one of the world’s lowest fertility rates and how artificial intelligence and modern trends in the labour market are reshaping work and family life. Joining me is Professor Anna Matysiak, head of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Labour Market and Family Dynamics at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw. We are discussing why Poles are having so few children and why are those low TFRs so important. Prof. Anna Matysiak is sharing her research experience with us and explains what are the crucial factors determining fertility decisions. We are also discussing how can policymakers design effective strategies to increase fertility and provide a work-life balance for families.Please follow our faculty media for updates and share your thoughts in the comments.The podcast is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland Programme (2022). Let's make together economics in Warsaw 2.0.
In the third season of the podcast, we will talk to people representing research centres at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw, and people involved in interesting organisational projects - competitions, seminars, conferences and workshops. The topics will cover, among other things, the Rotman International Trading Competition, the fertility crisis in Poland, the Warsaw Econometric Challenge, innovation policy, and the labour market in the age of the AI revolution. The discussions are moderated by Leszek Wincenciak.
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