Research Groups
Fertility and Family
Research Group Leader: Tomas Sobotka
The task of this research group is to carry out comparative studies on European demography. Specifically of interest are the Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries.
Demography of Austria
Research Group Leaders: Isabella Buber-Ennser and Richard Gisser
This research group considers itself to be a competence centre for questions of the Austrian population in a national and European context. It conducts research into the structure and development of the population in this country and participates as the Austrian partner in international networks.
Population Dynamics and Forecasting
Research Group Leader: Sergei Scherbov
The main task of the research group is the development and applications of statistical and computer methods and techniques in order to analyse and project the dynamics of population and its components such as fertility, mortality and migration.
Economic Demography
Research Group Leaders: Alexia Fürnkranz-Prskawetz, Gustav Feichtinger, Michael Kuhn
The focus of our group is on the study of economic determinants and consequences of changes in population structure and dynamics. We carry out research into these complex processes using advanced methodologies drawn from several disciplines.
Health & Longevity
Research Group Leader: Marc Luy
This research group deals primarily with the determinants of longevity and ageing in good health (DELAG).
Demographic Data Lab
Research Group Leader: Anne Goujon
This research group aims at understanding the complex interaction of educational and demographic processes within the broader context of economic and social development.
Migration, Education & Environment
Research Group Leader: Jesús Crespo Cuaresma
The aim of this research group is to gain scientific knowledge about migration processes and their determinants using quantitative methods. The group focuses on analyzing the role played by migration in the process of human capital formation and takes an international, global perspective.
