Global trade growth was very weak over the past four years. While global trade grew at approximately twice the rate of GDP prior to the Great Recession, this trade elasticity has since declined to below unity. This raises the question to what extent the change in the relationship between global...

The workshop will give researchers and central bankers the opportunity to discuss theoretical work, empirical findings and policy implications related to cross-border banking. Topics: - the role of internationally active banks in the global economy - the effects of crossborder banking on the...

Topics: · Dynamic models of Cultural Transmission and Cultural Diversity · Cultural Diversity and Discrimination · Cultural Evolution and their consequences on markets and politics · The socioeconomic determinants of cultural diversity · Globalization, Migration and Cultural Evolution ·...

The conference will focus on the causes and consequences of global imbalances. Topics of interest include, but are not restricted to, international risk-sharing and portfolio choices, current account and international investment position dynamics, international asset pricing and valuation...

Topics: - Causes and consequences of violent conflicts: civil wars, interstate wars, terrorism, rebellion... - Arms trade - International trade, capital flows and violent conflicts - Institutions and violent conflicts - Multilateral institutions and conflicts - Political versus economic causes...

Topics: - Liquidity risk in global payment and settlement systems - Globalisation of financial markets and liquidity management - Systemic risk in global payments - Interdependencies in payment and settlement systems - Collateral management in global payment and settlement systems - Recent...