Events
Money, Power, and Democracy: Political Theories of Public Finance
In both political and academic debates, issues of public budgeting are often framed in economic terms—as a problem of available resources, administrative capacity, or macroeconomic constraints. In contrast, the Leviathan special issue “Political Theories of Public Finance” brings the political dimensions of public finance to the forefront. It examines how established terminology and traditional narratives of problems regularly clash with fiscal realities—and what should be done about it. The event begins at 6:15 PM and concludes with a reception (starting at 8:00 PM). Registration is via the following Link.
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WZB Annual Interdisciplinary Conferences:
7-9 October 2026
08-10 October 2025
2025: 1st Annual Interdisciplinary WZB Conference "The Future of Democracy"
The Berlin Social Science Center (WZB) hosted its first annual interdisciplinary conference on the Future of Democracy organized by Nicola Fuchs-Schündeln, Daniel Ziblatt, and Michael Zürn. Attending keynote speakers were Chris Bail (Duke), Tim Besley (LSE) and Catherine de Vries (Bocconi). The scientific panel was accompanied by a panel with high-ranking representatives from politics and civil society, including Pratap Mehta, Princeton, and former US House Member and U.S. Representative Mr. Beto O'Rourke (Texas). The Second Annual Interdisciplinary WZB Conference is expected to take place 7-9 October 2026.
