The aim of the workshop is to discuss new research on the importance of information frictions for macroeconomic fluctuations. Suitable paper topics include: - Information and sentiments as sources of aggregate movements - Heterogeneity in information, beliefs and expectations - Confidence and...

PhD students and young scholars (PhD degree after January 2009) on history of economic thought, economic philosophy and economic history are invited to apply to this Summer School. The Summer School will include a series of seminars and lectures by invited speakers on the theme Economic crises...

The main goal of the conference is to promote our understanding of the demand and supply side of financial innovation for the household sector. Questions may include, but are not restricted to: - Which mistakes and/or biases are most harmful to household finances? - Is financial innovation for...

Developments in capital markets, namely, current account imbalances and financial integration, and labour markets rigidities have been among the most noticed difficulties some countries have been facing after adopting the Euro. To discuss these issues, and the lessons that emerge from the...