Fabian Pfeffer
@fabianpfeffer.bsky.social
Professor of Sociology at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) & Founding Director of the Munich International Stone Center for Inequality Research (ISI)
Inequality, mobility, wealth, education.
www.fabianpfeffer.com
www.isi-munich.de
Inequality, mobility, wealth, education.
www.fabianpfeffer.com
www.isi-munich.de
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My new book, The Division of Rationalized Labor, is now shipping! A brief summary of the argument to follow…
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
My new book, The Division of Rationalized Labor, is now shipping! A brief summary of the argument to follow…
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🚨We’re hiring! The Max Weber Institute in beautiful Heidelberg seeks a W3 Professor of Sociology (focus: sociological theory) who connects well with the department’s focus on comparative sociology adb.zuv.uni-heidelberg.de/info/INFO_FD... Happy to answer any questions! #Sociology #socsky
Stellenausschreibungen an der Universität Heidelberg
Infosystem der ZUV
adb.zuv.uni-heidelberg.de
October 31, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🚨We’re hiring! The Max Weber Institute in beautiful Heidelberg seeks a W3 Professor of Sociology (focus: sociological theory) who connects well with the department’s focus on comparative sociology adb.zuv.uni-heidelberg.de/info/INFO_FD... Happy to answer any questions! #Sociology #socsky
First ISI Wealth Conference ✅
Lots of exciting wealth research, new international connections, and a constant flow of novel ideas.
My personal highlight, of course, was this successful and all-important Bavarian rite-de-passage. Two taps! 💪💪
Thanks to everyone for making it a success!
Lots of exciting wealth research, new international connections, and a constant flow of novel ideas.
My personal highlight, of course, was this successful and all-important Bavarian rite-de-passage. Two taps! 💪💪
Thanks to everyone for making it a success!
@fabianpfeffer.bsky.social proved that he is not only an expert on inequality but also on precision craftsmanship by successfully tapping a keg at the Hofbräuhaus.
The crowd cheered as the first golden drops flowed, sealing what can only be described as his official Bavarian citizenship ceremony.
The crowd cheered as the first golden drops flowed, sealing what can only be described as his official Bavarian citizenship ceremony.
October 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
First ISI Wealth Conference ✅
Lots of exciting wealth research, new international connections, and a constant flow of novel ideas.
My personal highlight, of course, was this successful and all-important Bavarian rite-de-passage. Two taps! 💪💪
Thanks to everyone for making it a success!
Lots of exciting wealth research, new international connections, and a constant flow of novel ideas.
My personal highlight, of course, was this successful and all-important Bavarian rite-de-passage. Two taps! 💪💪
Thanks to everyone for making it a success!
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October 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Much work got done yesterday in 12 sessions and many discussions.
Today will be our experimental day, featuring a panel discussion, interactive exercise, and excursion. That is, assuming that people found their way back from the Hofbräuhaus yesterday evening! 👀
#ISIWealthConference2025 #isimunich
Today will be our experimental day, featuring a panel discussion, interactive exercise, and excursion. That is, assuming that people found their way back from the Hofbräuhaus yesterday evening! 👀
#ISIWealthConference2025 #isimunich
October 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Much work got done yesterday in 12 sessions and many discussions.
Today will be our experimental day, featuring a panel discussion, interactive exercise, and excursion. That is, assuming that people found their way back from the Hofbräuhaus yesterday evening! 👀
#ISIWealthConference2025 #isimunich
Today will be our experimental day, featuring a panel discussion, interactive exercise, and excursion. That is, assuming that people found their way back from the Hofbräuhaus yesterday evening! 👀
#ISIWealthConference2025 #isimunich
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What a treat, in every sense of the word, to be in Munich for the #isiwealthconference2025 @isi-munich.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
What a treat, in every sense of the word, to be in Munich for the #isiwealthconference2025 @isi-munich.bsky.social
I know I am in the right place when it is annoyingly hard to decide which parallel session to attend. Looking forward to another day of that type of anguish.
So much excellent work in the pipeline! #isiwealthconference2025
So much excellent work in the pipeline! #isiwealthconference2025
October 10, 2025 at 6:18 AM
I know I am in the right place when it is annoyingly hard to decide which parallel session to attend. Looking forward to another day of that type of anguish.
So much excellent work in the pipeline! #isiwealthconference2025
So much excellent work in the pipeline! #isiwealthconference2025
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🎤Morgen ist unsere Kollegin Marliese Weißmann mit einem Vortrag über Vermögenstransfer & #Ungleichheit bei der ISI Wealth Conference 2025 @isi-munich.bsky.social dabei: t1p.de/9dud2
Wir wünschen spannende Diskussionen und gute Vernetzung!
#isimunich #ISIWealthConference2025
Wir wünschen spannende Diskussionen und gute Vernetzung!
#isimunich #ISIWealthConference2025
October 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🎤Morgen ist unsere Kollegin Marliese Weißmann mit einem Vortrag über Vermögenstransfer & #Ungleichheit bei der ISI Wealth Conference 2025 @isi-munich.bsky.social dabei: t1p.de/9dud2
Wir wünschen spannende Diskussionen und gute Vernetzung!
#isimunich #ISIWealthConference2025
Wir wünschen spannende Diskussionen und gute Vernetzung!
#isimunich #ISIWealthConference2025
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Our associate professor Lina Aldén presenting a project on "Prenuptial Agreements and Economic Gender Equality" at @isi-munich.bsky.social! 🤩 #ISIWealthConference2025
October 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Our associate professor Lina Aldén presenting a project on "Prenuptial Agreements and Economic Gender Equality" at @isi-munich.bsky.social! 🤩 #ISIWealthConference2025
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Awesome conference @isi-munich.bsky.social! 🤩 I had a great time presenting in the wealth measurement session this morning! #ISIWealthConference2025
October 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Awesome conference @isi-munich.bsky.social! 🤩 I had a great time presenting in the wealth measurement session this morning! #ISIWealthConference2025
I am getting some puzzled looks on the commuter train this morning: What could this guy possibly be up to?
#ISIWealthConference2025 participants will find out on Saturday (as just one of the little conference surprises).
#ISIWealthConference2025 participants will find out on Saturday (as just one of the little conference surprises).
October 8, 2025 at 6:22 AM
I am getting some puzzled looks on the commuter train this morning: What could this guy possibly be up to?
#ISIWealthConference2025 participants will find out on Saturday (as just one of the little conference surprises).
#ISIWealthConference2025 participants will find out on Saturday (as just one of the little conference surprises).
We are gearing up for the #ISIWealthConference2025.
It starts tomorrow and you can find the full program here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Thanks to this marvelous team 👇, we are ready to host a wonderful set of wealth inequality scholars from across the globe.
Watch the hashtag for updates!
It starts tomorrow and you can find the full program here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Thanks to this marvelous team 👇, we are ready to host a wonderful set of wealth inequality scholars from across the globe.
Watch the hashtag for updates!
October 8, 2025 at 6:17 AM
We are gearing up for the #ISIWealthConference2025.
It starts tomorrow and you can find the full program here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Thanks to this marvelous team 👇, we are ready to host a wonderful set of wealth inequality scholars from across the globe.
Watch the hashtag for updates!
It starts tomorrow and you can find the full program here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Thanks to this marvelous team 👇, we are ready to host a wonderful set of wealth inequality scholars from across the globe.
Watch the hashtag for updates!
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@fabianpfeffer.bsky.social on @deutschlandfunk.de.web.brid.gy
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Soziale Ungleichheit - Soziologe Pfeffer: Vermögenssteuer ist "keineswegs radikal"
Der Soziologe Fabian Pfeffer hat sich für die Wiedereinführung einer Vermögenssteuer in Deutschland ausgesprochen.
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October 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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📆 Save the date: the 3rd edition of the World Inequality Conference will take place on 4–5 June 2026 at Paris School of Economics @pse.bsky.social
The call for papers is open until December 1.
🔗 More details & submission: inequalitylab.world/en/event/wor...
The call for papers is open until December 1.
🔗 More details & submission: inequalitylab.world/en/event/wor...
September 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
📆 Save the date: the 3rd edition of the World Inequality Conference will take place on 4–5 June 2026 at Paris School of Economics @pse.bsky.social
The call for papers is open until December 1.
🔗 More details & submission: inequalitylab.world/en/event/wor...
The call for papers is open until December 1.
🔗 More details & submission: inequalitylab.world/en/event/wor...
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🎉Big news! My ERCStG proposal SOCDEBT has been selected for funding @erc.europa.eu!
📚I’ll study how household debt is stratified across countries & over time; how people strategize, evaluate, and morally judge debt(ors).
🙏I'm truly indebted to all my friends, colleagues & mentors for your support!
📚I’ll study how household debt is stratified across countries & over time; how people strategize, evaluate, and morally judge debt(ors).
🙏I'm truly indebted to all my friends, colleagues & mentors for your support!
The new ERC Starting Grant - funded projects include:
✴️ redefining false memories
✴️ making artificial touch feel more natural and realistic
✴️ how aging reshapes human tissues
✴️ ADHD in adults vs childhood
✴️ how plants shield from excessive sun exposure
Discover more 👉 buff.ly/APfNmCK
✴️ redefining false memories
✴️ making artificial touch feel more natural and realistic
✴️ how aging reshapes human tissues
✴️ ADHD in adults vs childhood
✴️ how plants shield from excessive sun exposure
Discover more 👉 buff.ly/APfNmCK
September 4, 2025 at 10:21 AM
🎉Big news! My ERCStG proposal SOCDEBT has been selected for funding @erc.europa.eu!
📚I’ll study how household debt is stratified across countries & over time; how people strategize, evaluate, and morally judge debt(ors).
🙏I'm truly indebted to all my friends, colleagues & mentors for your support!
📚I’ll study how household debt is stratified across countries & over time; how people strategize, evaluate, and morally judge debt(ors).
🙏I'm truly indebted to all my friends, colleagues & mentors for your support!
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Very interesting mentorship program for early career folks working on wealth inequality and related topics, run out of the Munich Stone Center for Inequality Research
www.isi-munich.de/en/programs/...
www.isi-munich.de/en/programs/...
ISI News – Mentoring for more justice
The ISI Pipeline Program brings young researchers together with leading figures in inequality research — the new round of applications is now underway.
www.isi-munich.de
August 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Very interesting mentorship program for early career folks working on wealth inequality and related topics, run out of the Munich Stone Center for Inequality Research
www.isi-munich.de/en/programs/...
www.isi-munich.de/en/programs/...
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At National Academies Webinar on September 22: Research Agenda for Improving Economic and Social Mobility in the United States featuring L. Shaefer, F. Torche, L. M. Berger, S. A. DeLuca, D. Grusky, F. Pfeffer, P. Sharkey, and K. R. Troske.
Register here: www.nationalacademies.org/event/45575_...
Register here: www.nationalacademies.org/event/45575_...
www.nationalacademies.org
August 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
At National Academies Webinar on September 22: Research Agenda for Improving Economic and Social Mobility in the United States featuring L. Shaefer, F. Torche, L. M. Berger, S. A. DeLuca, D. Grusky, F. Pfeffer, P. Sharkey, and K. R. Troske.
Register here: www.nationalacademies.org/event/45575_...
Register here: www.nationalacademies.org/event/45575_...
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🚀 The first ISI Newsletter just launched!
Inside: center insights, job opportunities… and a few surprises we promise are way better than finding an extra fry at the bottom of the bag. 🍟✨
Check your inbox — you don’t want to miss this.
isi-munich-news.beehiiv.com/p/issue-1-27...
#isimunich
Inside: center insights, job opportunities… and a few surprises we promise are way better than finding an extra fry at the bottom of the bag. 🍟✨
Check your inbox — you don’t want to miss this.
isi-munich-news.beehiiv.com/p/issue-1-27...
#isimunich
ISSUE #1
ISI has a newsletter now, isn't it exciting?
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August 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🚀 The first ISI Newsletter just launched!
Inside: center insights, job opportunities… and a few surprises we promise are way better than finding an extra fry at the bottom of the bag. 🍟✨
Check your inbox — you don’t want to miss this.
isi-munich-news.beehiiv.com/p/issue-1-27...
#isimunich
Inside: center insights, job opportunities… and a few surprises we promise are way better than finding an extra fry at the bottom of the bag. 🍟✨
Check your inbox — you don’t want to miss this.
isi-munich-news.beehiiv.com/p/issue-1-27...
#isimunich
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ISI has a new website.
Yes, one that works.
Yes, also on your phone.
No, we didn’t do it ourselves. We called Max from Goodaim (en.goodaim.de). He speaks both design and durkheim.
Visit www.isi-munich.de/en
Come for the inequality, stay because you accidentally closed all your other tabs.
Yes, one that works.
Yes, also on your phone.
No, we didn’t do it ourselves. We called Max from Goodaim (en.goodaim.de). He speaks both design and durkheim.
Visit www.isi-munich.de/en
Come for the inequality, stay because you accidentally closed all your other tabs.
July 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
ISI has a new website.
Yes, one that works.
Yes, also on your phone.
No, we didn’t do it ourselves. We called Max from Goodaim (en.goodaim.de). He speaks both design and durkheim.
Visit www.isi-munich.de/en
Come for the inequality, stay because you accidentally closed all your other tabs.
Yes, one that works.
Yes, also on your phone.
No, we didn’t do it ourselves. We called Max from Goodaim (en.goodaim.de). He speaks both design and durkheim.
Visit www.isi-munich.de/en
Come for the inequality, stay because you accidentally closed all your other tabs.
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⚠️ New timely WP ⚠️ Rising wealth inequality and democratic backsliding at the US state-level #EconSky #Sociology #PolicySky
@stone-lis.bsky.social WP here: doi.org/10.31235/osf...
@stone-lis.bsky.social WP here: doi.org/10.31235/osf...
July 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
⚠️ New timely WP ⚠️ Rising wealth inequality and democratic backsliding at the US state-level #EconSky #Sociology #PolicySky
@stone-lis.bsky.social WP here: doi.org/10.31235/osf...
@stone-lis.bsky.social WP here: doi.org/10.31235/osf...
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Our article (with @madselk.bsky.social, @jacobnyrup.bsky.social, @benansell.bsky.social, @aslicansunar.bsky.social, and Laure Bokobza) on why it is so hard to counteract wealth inequality through inheritance taxation is out in @worldpolitics.bsky.social!
July 9, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Our article (with @madselk.bsky.social, @jacobnyrup.bsky.social, @benansell.bsky.social, @aslicansunar.bsky.social, and Laure Bokobza) on why it is so hard to counteract wealth inequality through inheritance taxation is out in @worldpolitics.bsky.social!
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An international call for action just got louder:
Today, 7 Nobel Laureates have issued a powerful call for a minimum tax on the ultra-wealthy in Le Monde
Here’s a quick breakdown of the debate—and where things stand globally
🧵
www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/a...
Today, 7 Nobel Laureates have issued a powerful call for a minimum tax on the ultra-wealthy in Le Monde
Here’s a quick breakdown of the debate—and where things stand globally
🧵
www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/a...
Tax on ultra-rich: 'France has the opportunity to lead the way,' say Nobel Prize-winning economists
OP-ED. As public deficits balloon and extreme wealth explode, creating a minimum tax on the assets of billionaires should be a priority, argue seven Nobel Prize-winning economists in an op-ed for Le M...
www.lemonde.fr
July 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
An international call for action just got louder:
Today, 7 Nobel Laureates have issued a powerful call for a minimum tax on the ultra-wealthy in Le Monde
Here’s a quick breakdown of the debate—and where things stand globally
🧵
www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/a...
Today, 7 Nobel Laureates have issued a powerful call for a minimum tax on the ultra-wealthy in Le Monde
Here’s a quick breakdown of the debate—and where things stand globally
🧵
www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/a...
It was great to chat with Steven Durlauf (@durlauf.bsky.social), Director of @ucstonecenter.bsky.social, about wealth inequality, social mobility, education, and the problem of owning a Picasso!
In our latest podcast episode, @durlauf.bsky.social & @fabianpfeffer.bsky.social discuss variation in wealth inequality and why income gaps don’t tell the whole story. They explore how this inequality shapes individuals through education, housing, and risk assessments.
Listen: bit.ly/4epPUTU
Listen: bit.ly/4epPUTU
July 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
It was great to chat with Steven Durlauf (@durlauf.bsky.social), Director of @ucstonecenter.bsky.social, about wealth inequality, social mobility, education, and the problem of owning a Picasso!
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PSA: Don’t trust anyone who tells you that you can identify age or period or cohort effects simply by applying the right statistical model to the right type of data. This is fundamentally misunderstanding the nature of the age-period-cohort problem!>
May 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
PSA: Don’t trust anyone who tells you that you can identify age or period or cohort effects simply by applying the right statistical model to the right type of data. This is fundamentally misunderstanding the nature of the age-period-cohort problem!>
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📊ORBIS Workshop
Ever wanted to ethically spy on 550M+ companies? ORBIS gives you the data — ownership, financials, M&A, IP — you name it.
🗓️ May 15 | 🕐 13:00–14:30
📍 Think Tank Room, IFO Institute, Munich (Poschingerstraße 5) Hosted by @isi-munich.bsky.social
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Ever wanted to ethically spy on 550M+ companies? ORBIS gives you the data — ownership, financials, M&A, IP — you name it.
🗓️ May 15 | 🕐 13:00–14:30
📍 Think Tank Room, IFO Institute, Munich (Poschingerstraße 5) Hosted by @isi-munich.bsky.social
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
April 16, 2025 at 9:38 AM
📊ORBIS Workshop
Ever wanted to ethically spy on 550M+ companies? ORBIS gives you the data — ownership, financials, M&A, IP — you name it.
🗓️ May 15 | 🕐 13:00–14:30
📍 Think Tank Room, IFO Institute, Munich (Poschingerstraße 5) Hosted by @isi-munich.bsky.social
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Ever wanted to ethically spy on 550M+ companies? ORBIS gives you the data — ownership, financials, M&A, IP — you name it.
🗓️ May 15 | 🕐 13:00–14:30
📍 Think Tank Room, IFO Institute, Munich (Poschingerstraße 5) Hosted by @isi-munich.bsky.social
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...