This conference will bring together economists, policymakers and practitioners to explore the causes and conditions of poverty and to begin a dialogue on the policies and strategies that may address the needs of communities with high concentrations of poverty.

The conference will focus on behavioral responses to taxes and social insurance programs, as well as the implications of such responses for government policy. Taxes are broadly defined to include direct individual and corporate taxes as well as indirect taxes. Social insurance programs include...

Topics: - What to look for in the data before preparing forecasts - How to treat data when "problems" are recognized - How to prepare forecasts using different models and techniques - When each forecasting model is appropriate - How to use forecasts effectively after they are prepared

Topics: - Interactions among monetary areas, including exchange rates and global imbalances - Interactions within a monetary union: countries, regions, and sectors - New developments in macroeconomics for monetary economies - Design, implementation, and communication of policy - Role of...

Main Theme: THE ERA OF COLLOBORATION THROUGH SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORKS Sub-topics: Transportation and Logistics; Regional Logistics; Supply Chain Management; Security in Logistics; Global Social Responsibility in Logistics; Logistics in Agriculture; Logistics in Service Sector; Logistics and Regional...

THE 2006 CONFERENCE TOPIC Social policy and regional development are often narrowly defined and treated as separate and distinct areas of scientific study. Indeed, in the context of transition and prospective membership of the European Union, reforms in each are considered necessary and are the...

This year's conference, entitled "Start Small, Finish Big", will focus on entrepreneurial success stories of humble beginnings leading to great successes.

It is no hidden secret, to deliver optimal customer service and to minimize costs, companies need to prepare accurate forecasts. This conference will help professionals who are involved with the forecasting function, whether directly or indirectly, to gain knowledge about best practices used...

This course aims to provide top policymakers and other key stakeholders in the pension debate with an overview of the latest concepts and frameworks about pension reform as well as a review of lessons from recent pension reforms around the world. The program combined in-depth analysis of pension...

Thema: "Outsourcing - Kaufen oder Selbermachen?"