The Ottobeuren Seminar on Economics is an institution with a long tradition in economic research. Each year a small number of designated experts meet for a symposium in Ottobeuren. The subject chosen is addressed from various angles: new theoretical approaches are discussed, new empirical...

This article summarizes the results of a survey among young members of the Verein für Socialpolitik, the main association of academic economists in the German speaking areas. In general, the responding researchers seem to be satisfied with the quality of the mentoring received and with their...