The Conference will provide a forum for the first international academic debate on the Fifth Cohesion Report between regional studies researchers and senior officials from the European institutions. The key topics of the conference will be: the contribution of cohesion policy to Europe 2020, the...

The workshop will discuss the link between public debt and economic growth in view of the unprecedented rise in public indebtedness in developed economies. The workshop will focus on three main questions: - What effects can be expected from high public debt on the long-run growth performance? -...

At this year's conference eminent scholars and top economic policy makers will discuss the following lead questions: - Where do we stand with fair and measured regulatory reform to strengthen the global financial system? How to reduce the risks posed to taxpayers and to broader social...

In the context of the Europe 2020 Strategy, the conference will address policy priorities for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and reflect on how innovation can support the transition towards a resource efficient and competitive economy. The conference will bring together the Europe...

The workshop aims at improving the understanding of the determinants, characteristics and prospects for foreign capital flows into converging European economies, in particular the new EU Member States (NMS). Topics: - Drivers of capital flows in recent years - Capital flows during the crisis -...

This workshop will to bring together leading academics and analysts as well as policymakers to discuss the economic performance of the UK economy during the decade up to and including the economic and financial crisis, and it will draw conclusions about short-term recovery prospects and the...

The Brussels Economic Forum is one of the European Union’s premier platforms for debate on economic policy issues. The next Brussels Economic Forum will look into the crisis exit strategies as an opportunity to create new sources of growth and enhance EU competitiveness, with a special focus...

The objective of the workshop is to improve the understanding of the intertwining between public finances and external imbalances in the euro area. The sessions of the workshop will cover the following topics: - Global imbalances and fiscal policy - Country experiences - The Ricardian hypothesis...

"Beyond the Global Crisis: A New Asian Growth Model?" will provide senior officials, academia, and private sector participants an analysis of key issues related to Asia and EU as they emerge from the worst global financial and economic crisis since the Great Depression. The conference will be a...