We invite theoretical and empirical research aimed at improving our understanding of the sources of fluctuations, their propagation, and their implications for macro policy in today’s globalised environment. Topics of special interest include, but are not restricted to: - Trade linkages,...

Topics: - recent developments and longer-term trends in labour supply and human capital in Europe; - determinants of human capital investment; - the design and effects of policy measures aimed at fostering labour supply and human capital investment; - the importance of human capital investment...

The aim of this conference is to bring together researchers in different fields of finance and economic history working on financial stability and regulation-related issues. We are inviting high quality submissions of theoretical and empirical nature. Topics include the following, but are not...

The workshop will focus on the changing role of central banks following the financial crisis of 2008-2009. Before the crisis, central banks viewed price stability as their main objective. This manifested itself in the spread of explicit or implicit inflation targeting (IT) regimes among many...

Topics: - The sources of taxation and the fundamental freedoms under the EU Treaty - Direct taxation in the case law of the CJEU and interaction with domestic law - Corporate taxation - Individual taxation - VAT

ESSLE is designed to bring together economists in the field from across Europe and key researchers from outside the region. It provides a unique opportunity for researchers from different universities and countries to discuss their work in a relaxed atmosphere and to develop long-term...

Topics: - Key concepts of competition policy and economics - Definition of the relevant market - The rules applicable to vertical and horizontal agreements - The abuse of a dominant market position - Public and private enforcement of competition rules - The control of mergers at EU level - EU...

Topics: - EU and WTO trade liberalisation, trade defence instruments and trade controls - Regulations and policies on anti-dumping, anti-subsidies and anti-circumvention - WTO dispute settlement - EU trade defence sanctions

Topics: - EU and WTO trade liberalisation, trade defence instruments and trade controls - Regulations and policies on anti-dumping, anti-subsidies and anti-circumvention - WTO dispute settlement - EU trade defence sanctions