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About us

The Center is an international, interdisciplinary centre for social science research relevant to individuals, societies, businesses, institutions, and economies. Its members come from different fields of the social sciences, including demography and epidemiology, economic and social history, political science, public economics, and sociology.

Research

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Politics and Institutions Unit

The Dondena Politics and Institutions (P&I) unit conducts and promotes research on collective decision-making and non-market social interactions.
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Population Dynamics and Health Unit

Population dynamics and health are central pillars of Dondena activities—and have been since it began in 2006.
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Welfare State and Taxation Unit

The Welfare State and Taxation (WST) Unit focuses its research on the analysis of public sector intervention in the economy.
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AXA Research Lab on Gender Equality

Gender is a central concept in modern societies. The promotion of gender equality and women’s empowerment is key for policymakers, and businesses are making it a higher priority.
SOCIAL INCLUSION LAB

SI - SOCIAL INCLUSION LAB

SI Lab is committed to promoting social inclusion through rigorous and innovative research that addresses concrete challenges to make an impact on local communities.

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Research Areas and Projects

THE CENTRE'S WORK IS ORGANIZED INTO FOUR RESEARCH AREAS AND TWO LABS:

 

Population Dynamics and Health

Welfare State and Taxation

Politics and Institutions 

Health and Society

 

AXA Research Lab on Gender Equality

SI Lab - Social Inclusion Laboratory

 

The Centre hosts several large research projects, funded by a variety of sources.