Mid-term Conference of the European Sociological Association, Research Network 09 Economic Sociology
Abstract
From September 3 to 5, 2025, Weizenbaum Institute in Berlin hosted the mid-term conference of the European Sociological Association, Research Network 09 ‘Economic Sociology’. The theme of the conference was ‘Exploring Solutions to the Challenges of Our Time: A Positive Turn in Economic Sociology?’ The program included plenary lectures and parallel sessions. The sessions covered a wide range of topics: from household indebtedness and financial behavior to digital labor platforms, blockchain, and sustainable investment governance. Key discussions also addressed industrial policy, the green transition, digital payment systems, and new forms of cooperation. The conference demonstrated that economic sociology today possesses a rich conceptual and methodological arsenal, making it highly relevant not only within academia but also in broader public debates on the future of economy and society.
