The RIDGE forums aim at the spreading of high quality research in economics by bringing together prestigious researchers working on the frontier of knowledge to local and regional researchers and policymakers.

The focus of the 2020Public Economic workshop will be on (but not restricted to): - Taxation and Redistributive Systems; - Optimal Taxation; - Tax Evasion; - Welfare Economics and Normative Economics; - Social Security, Social Insurance and Health Economics; - Development Economics and...

The aim of this course is to be an introduction in how to do consumer behavior research, rather than to provide exhaustive coverage of the field as a whole. It will focus on evaluating papers, preparing research ideas, and developing them into research proposals in four important areas of...

We invite theoretical and empirical research covering any aspect of international finance, but with particular emphasis on the use of micro data to answer macro questions. Topics of special interest include (but are not restricted to): - Bank vs non-bank finance; - Firm balance sheet channels; -...

Over the last few decades we have seen a lot of progress in the sustainability debate and practice. A growing number of companies are taking steps to be more responsible in how they treat their employees, communities and the planet. International organizations and governments are stepping up...

The research clusters bring together ESCB researchers to present their work within the ESCB research community, exchange ideas and foster open discussions. This year the workshop addresses issues related to the Covid crisis, trade, fiscal policy, productivity and labour markets.

Empirical research in economics typically focuses on the unbiased estimation of causal effects. In contrast, statistics and computer science place more value on prediction (especially out-of-sample) and data-driven selection of models and variables. So far, only few studies apply these methods...

We are inviting papers in any realm of the empirical, micro-level analysis of violent conflict. As every year, we have a special theme for the workshop. In particular, we are inviting empirical, micro-level papers that shed a light on the nexus between pandemics, social unrest and violent...

This 17th Research Workshop will address: Part 1: INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE (including Comparative Governance, Sectoral Governance and Compliance in specific countries); Part 2: STRATEGIC DIRECTION (including Owners Strategy, Strategic Board Directives, Board Composition, Board Culture...

This 3rd Research Workshop will address: Part 1: DIGITAL ORGANISATION AND DIGITAL STRATEGY, BUSINESS AND ORGANISATION Part 2: GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Part 3 : GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF CYBER SECURITY Part 4: GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION...