Theoretical and empirical macroeconomic papers on the following topics are particularly welcome: - the role of fiscal policy as a stabilising tool, with a particular focus on fiscal policy stabilisation in monetary unions; - the role of fiscal policy in fostering convergence and competitiveness...

The aim of the conference is to improve our understanding of the nature of financial cycles and to discuss the corresponding analytical challenges and implications for macroprudential policy and financial regulation. The conference is also an opportunity for an exchange of views of researchers...

Focus areas: - past reforms in the services sector in Germany and their effects - the level of services regulation in Germany and their economic impact - business services - construction services and crafts

The conference will provide a forum for presenting the latest advances in various empirical and theoretical issues. Possible topics include: - Financial market imperfections and business cycle fluctuations - Corporate finance and macroeconomic stability - Credit and the housing market - Banking...