Topics: - Stabilisation policies and growth in a low interest rate environment; - The economics of high public debt reconsidered; - Fiscal federalism revisited; - Fiscal rules, fiscal institutions, or both: political economy considerations.

The idea of the conference is to bring together economists who have recently contributed new research on the interlinkages between current account imbalances and financial factors.

The organizers welcome submissions of a theoretical or empirical nature related to the theme of the conference. Suitable topics include (but are not limited to): - Dynamic general equilibrium models with financial intermediaries - Financial intermediaries and boom-bust cycles - Bank capital and...

Topics: quantitative measures the degree of cross-country risk sharing, and of the gains from risk sharing, based on micro and macro data; determinants of the degree of risk sharing; comparisons between interregional and international risk sharing; portfolio choices and international risk...

European postal operators are facing unprecedented declines in mail volumes, exacerbated by the economic downturn. This event will provide expert insights into the strategic measures required to reduce operating costs, adapt offerings to meet changing customer expectations, and grow revenues...

The organizing committee of this conference invites submissions of high-quality theoretical or empirical research papers on competition in banking. Specific topics of interest are (but not limited to): • Competition and stability: trade-off or complementarity? • Industrial organization of...

After attracting over 160 delegates in 2007, this conference will bring together the leaders of the energy industry across Europe to assess and debate the vital issues facing the future of nuclear power.

Rail freight is becoming increasingly important as a sustainable and environmentally friendly transport option. However, in order to ensure commercial success in the newly liberalised markets, rail freight must adapt to the changing conditions and become increasingly customer oriented, efficient...

With the prospect of liberalization throughout the European energy markets, coupled with the increasing emphasis on climate change obligations and emissions targets, energy companies across Europe must make tough decisions and forge the right strategies if future profitability and security of...