12–13 November 2026 · London School of Economics

Equality of Opportunity and Social Mobility, Policy Workshop

Fostering intersectoral dialogue on inherited inequalities.

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About

The Equality of Opportunity and Social Mobility Policy Workshop will bring together academics, policymakers, and practitioners to explore cross-sectoral responses to the challenges posed by inherited inequalities.

Across a rich two-day programme at the London School of Economics, policy insight, practical experience, and research-frontier knowledge will interweave to help shape the future of the field.

This event is organised by the International Inequalities Institute at the London School of Economics, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and the World Bank.

This event was made possible thanks to funding from the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) programme.

Fawcett House, LSE
2 Clement's Inn, London WC2A 2AZ
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Getting there
Nearest Underground: Temple (Circle & District) or Holborn (Central & Piccadilly).
Catering
Catering provided throughout both days, with a standing reception on the evening of Day 1.
Contact
Louis Sirugue: l.a.sirugue@lse.ac.uk

Speakers

Dr Gabriel Chaves Bosch

Dr Gabriel Chaves Bosch

Data scientist
OECD
Faith Chitawo

Faith Chitawo

AFSEE Fellow
Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity
Lauren Díaz Arias

Lauren Díaz Arias

AFSEE Fellow
Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity
Dr Rafael de Hoyos

Dr Rafael de Hoyos

Economic Advisor in the Social Sector
Inter-American Development Bank
Andrés Espejo

Andrés Espejo

Economic Affairs Officer
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean — Social Development Division
Prof Francisco H. G. Ferreira

Prof Francisco H. G. Ferreira

Amartya Sen Professor of Inequality Studies · Director, III
London School of Economics International Inequalities Institute
Prof Markus Jäntti

Prof Markus Jäntti

Professor of Economics
Stockholm University
Dr Zsoka Koczan

Dr Zsoka Koczan

Associate Director & Lead Economist
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Prof Sonya Krutikova

Prof Sonya Krutikova

Professor of Economics, Manchester · Deputy Research Director, IFS
University of Manchester; Institute for Fiscal Studies
Prof Lindsey Macmillan

Prof Lindsey Macmillan

Professor of Economics, UCL · Founding Director, CEPEO
University College London; Centre for Education Policy and Equalising Opportunities
Dr Daniel Gerszon Mahler

Dr Daniel Gerszon Mahler

Senior Economist
The World Bank
Prof Martin Nybom

Prof Martin Nybom

Researcher, IFAU · Professor of Economics, Uppsala
IFAU; Uppsala University
Albert Park

Albert Park

Chief Economist
Asian Development Bank
Ida Thien

Ida Thien

AFSEE Fellow
Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity

Programme

Detailed view Overview
← Day 1Thu 12 November
Day 2 →Fri 13 November
13:00 – 13:2513:00 – 13:30
Registration · LSE Fawcett House, 9th floorRegistration & Welcome · LSE Fawcett House, 9th floor
13:25 – 13:30Welcome
Welcome
Prof Francisco H. G. Ferreira, LSE
13:30 – 14:30Keynote
Keynote lecture
Title: Equality of opportunity and intergenerational income mobility
Speaker: Prof Markus Jäntti, Stockholm University.
Chair: Prof Stephen Jenkins, LSE.
14:30 – 16:00Policy panel
Mobility and Opportunity around the World
Discussant: Dr Pedro Salas-Rojo, CUNEF
Chair: Prof Vito Peragine
Coffee break
16:30 – 18:00Paper session
Academic paper presentations I
  • Dr Yonatan Berman, King's CollegeMultigenerational Mobility and Long-Run Inequality
  • Dr Kristina Butaeva, University of ChicagoClass Mobility in the Era of Rising Inequality: A Synthetic Dynasty Analysis
  • Dr Lorenz Meister, University of OxfordPopulism and Narratives of Social Mobility
18:00 – 18:30Launch
Release of GEOM 2.0
New GEOM website launch.
18:30 – 20:00Reception
Reception & poster session
Standing food and drinks · LSE Cheng Kin Ku Building, 8th floor.
  • Alejandro Puerta-Cuartas, Bank of SpainWhich Dimensions of Socioeconomic Status Matter Most for Intergenerational Transmission?
  • Francesco D'Angelo, Sapienza University of RomeGreat Gatsby in Rome? Family Background and University Performance
  • Joaquín Serrano, Universitat Autònoma de BarcelonaSocial Mobility, Misallocation of Ability, and Economic Performance: A Lifetime Perspective
  • Juan Manuel Monroy, Universitat Autònoma de BarcelonaWhere You Are Born Matters: Inequality of Opportunities and Intergenerational Mobility across Colombia's Territory
  • Lotte Maaßen, DIW BerlinThe Role of Birth Circumstances for Individual Wealth: A Sequential Mediation Analysis
  • Marie-Renée Andreescu, Paris School of EconomicsDynastic Wealth Interrupted: Wealth Trajectories After the Death of a Child
  • Pedro Torres-Lopez, London School of EconomicsBeyond Margins: Multidimensional Inequality of Opportunity across Income, Schooling and Health in Chile
  • Simone Foresti, USI LuganoCareer Sorting by Family Background: Aggregate and Distributional Consequences
09:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00
18:00
19:00
20:00
08:40 – 09:00
Registration & Breakfast · LSE Fawcett House, 9th floor
09:00 – 10:30Policy panel
Mobility and Opportunity in the Global South
Discussant: Andrea Encalada, AFSEE
Chair: Dr H. Xavier Jara, LSE
Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30Academic panel
Interactions Between Mobility and Opportunity
Discussant: Dr Paolo Brunori, University of Florence
Chair: Dr Louis Sirugue, LSE
Lunch
14:00 – 15:30Practitioners panel
Mobility and Opportunity: Lessons and Stories from the Ground
Discussant: Prof Aaron Reeves, LSE
Chair: Prof Armine Ishkanian, AFSEE – LSE
Coffee break
16:00 – 17:30Paper session
Academic paper presentations II
  • Dr Ercio Munoz, Inter-American Development BankIntergenerational Income Mobility around the World: A New Database
  • Dr Paula Cesana, National Bank of SlovakiaIntergenerational Mobility in the Presence of Informal Labor Markets
  • Dr Javier Soria, Opportunity InsightsWho Gains from Parental Transfers for First-Home Purchase?
Closing remarks

Organising committee

Prof Francisco H. G. Ferreira

Prof Francisco H. G. Ferreira

Co-lead organiser
Amartya Sen Professor of Inequality Studies & Director, LSE International Inequalities Institute
Dr Louis Sirugue

Dr Louis Sirugue

Co-lead organiser · Academic coordinator
Research Fellow, LSE International Inequalities Institute
Dr Paolo Brunori

Dr Paolo Brunori

Policy coordinator
Associate Professor of Public Economics, University of Florence
Ida Thien

Ida Thien

Practitioners coordinator
AFSEE Fellow, Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity