The course will cover the following topics: - Fundamental methodology, e.g. the foundations of individual choice modeling, random utility models, discrete choice models (binary, multinomial, nested, cross-nested logit models, GEV models, probit models, and hybrid choice models such as logit...

Submissions across a wide range of topics in Economics, Finance and Econometrics are strongly encouraged, including theoretical, empirical and policy-relevant contributions. The meeting will consist of an open part and a thematic part, focusing on Finance and Financial Econometrics.

Working papers in all areas of Finance will be considered, but preference will be given to those covering the Credit Risk area.

Key questions: - What are «Nouveaux Niches»? - How do the new niche markets function? - What opportunities is this trend creating? - Where is new market potential emerging? - In what ways is brand communication changing? - How do customers make decisions and behave in the niche economy?

This course is suitable for researchers, academics and MA and PhD students. Some background on basic econometrics and STATA software is needed to attend this course.

Topics: theoretical and empirical issues on free trade agreements from the perspectives of international law, international business, economics and developmental economics, finance, science and technology, foreign relations, labour relations, and social policy. [gemäß den Informationen des...

In Workshops und Referaten werden Ergebnisse aktueller Studien sowie konkrete Erfahrungen und Ideen vorgelegt und diskutiert: - Arbeitsmarktmassnahmen der Arbeitslosenversicherung - Integrationsmassnahmen der IV und der Sozialhilfe - Möglichkeiten des neuen Berufsbildungsgesetzes

The conference will cover all aspects of finance, with an emphasis on corporate finance (but all topics in finance will be considered). Interdisciplinary research, e.g. organisation theory, law, is welcome.

Topics: Economic overview; Natural resources and climate; Trade reform; Australian food industries; Farm performance; Livestock; Crops; Horticulture.

Neben Anträgen zu einer Totalrevision des Mehrwertsteuergesetzes (im Sinne einer radikalen Reform der Mehrwertsteuer) ist der Bundesrat auch mit Forderungen betreffend dem Abbau von Formalismen unter dem bisherigen Recht konfrontiert worden. Auf den 1. Juli 2006 hat der Bundesrat die Verordnung...