The lags in the transmission mechanism of monetary policy mean that policymakers must forecast the future path of the economy. Accurate forecasts are only possible with a clear understanding of the structure of the economy and the shocks affecting it. This two-week seminar aims to improve...

Contributions are invited which focus primarily, although not necessarily exclusively, on one or more of the following themes: - Remapping of regions and localities and the implications of this for multilevel governance, policy success or policy failure; - Global comparative perspectives on...

Contributions are welcomed on the following themes: - The Politics and Governance of Territorial Development under Localism - Sub-National Economic Development and Localism - Planning, Regeneration and Localism - Localism and the Environment [gemäß den Informationen des Anbieters - according...

Computational advances have greatly facilitated the use of Bayesian estimation and simulation techniques. The main advantage of these techniques is that they provide precise results in small samples and allow researchers to incorporate off-model information into the estimation procedure. In...

Computational advances have greatly facilitated the use of Bayesian estimation and simulation techniques. The main advantage of these techniques is that they provide precise results in small samples and allow researchers to incorporate off-model information into the estimation procedure. In...

Models are essential in developing rigorous, coherent and robust frameworks for economic analysis, thinking and policymaking in central banks. This one-week seminar focuses on the basics of economic modelling with a combination of lectures on introductory modelling theory and practical exercises...

CFA Institute is the global, not-for-profit association of investment professionals that awards the CFA and CIPM designations. It promotes the highest ethical standards and offer a range of educational opportunities online and around the world. the CFA Institute Annual Conference brings together...

We welcome papers from all – academics, students and those working in policy and practice. The event is inclusive and offers networking opportunities for all in our field.

Central banks rely increasingly on the empirical analysis of financial markets and the information contained therein to help them analyse the state of the macroeconomy, the impact of policy actions and to estimate the effects of risk. This one-week event will provide a rigorous overview of the...