Both theoretical and empirical research papers in all areas of finance are welcome.

The plenary event will be opened by Swiss Finance Institute Foundation Board Chairman Olivier Steimer and feature leading Stanford University credit risk expert Darrell Duffie. Emission derivatives expert Brian O'Hearne and London Business School's asset pricing theorist Suleyman Basak will join...

Topics: - Overall assessment of EMU functioning. - Financial markets. - The euro in the international economy. - Governance, institutions and design of new policy initiatives. - Tax and public finance issues - Internal market issues

Rail freight is becoming increasingly important as a sustainable and environmentally friendly transport option. However, in order to ensure commercial success in the newly liberalised markets, rail freight must adapt to the changing conditions and become increasingly customer oriented, efficient...

During this study day, the proposal is to upgrade the participants' knowledge by providing a view of the functioning of the European Union, deciphering Community institutions and identifying possible means of influence on the latter. - How does the European Union function? - What decision-making...

This Conference, organized every two years by UNCTAD provides a regular forum for sharing experiences and exchanging views between Governments, international organizations, academia and Non-Governmental Organizations on current developments and issues in both external and domestic debt and debt...

To mark the 30th Anniversary of the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy, MultiForum 07 will bring together top executives and worker representatives from more than 100 innovative global companies as well as government officials from...

With the prospect of liberalization throughout the European energy markets, coupled with the increasing emphasis on climate change obligations and emissions targets, energy companies across Europe must make tough decisions and forge the right strategies if future profitability and security of...

Das schweizerische Preisniveau gibt Anlass zu heftigen Diskussionen. Insgesamt sind die schweizerischen Konsumentenpreise höher als im EU- Durchschnitt. Allerdings gibt es grosse Unterschiede zwischen den verschiedenen Branchen. Zudem sind die Preise in den EU-Mitgliedstaaten vielfach...

The conference will bring together academics, policymakers and business representatives to discuss issues related to the dynamics and growth of network industries (information and communication technologies, energy, transport, postal services, etc.).