Topics: - Dynamics of unemployment: How does unemployment, and particularly long-run unemployment, adjust to a slowdown in economic activity? Is there symmetry between upturns and downturns? Have these adjustment mechanisms changed in the current crisis environment? What explains variations of...

The conference covers a wide range of research topics in accounting and taxation. In particular, it provides a forum for young researchers who are explicitly encouraged to submit. Methodologically, no restrictions apply. Analytical, empirical and experimental contributions are equally welcome.

Theme: Climate change, food security and resilience of food and agricultural systems in developing countries: Mitigation and adaptation options. The objective of this seminar is to bring together agricultural economists and other scientists working in the field of rural and agricultural...

Topics of interest include: - Technical change and the environment - Sectoral and macroeconomic effects of IT on energy demand - Productivity gains and cost savings through Green IT - Green IT innovations - Energy and resource use of IT products over their life cycle - Smart grids and transport...

We welcome both empirical and theoretical papers about housing markets that address policy relevant questions. Questions to be addressed include: - How housing markets and labour markets interact? - What are the economic and social benefits from reliance on owner-occupied vs. rental housing? -...

Topics: - Organisation of international activity (trade, foreign direct investment, outsourcing) - Internationalisation and performances at the firm-, industry- and country-level - Investment decisions and knowledge transfers - Location decisions of enterprises’ activities - Patterns and...

The workshop will focus on but not be limited to empirical research in the following fields: - Labour market institutions and policies - Labour mobility and dynamics - Inequality and education - Qualification and skills - Regional disparities

Welchen Stand haben Energieeffizienzmaßnahmen in kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen und wie wirken sie sich auf die Beschäftigung in den jeweiligen Unternehmen aus? Gibt es Vorreiter und was kann man von ihnen lernen? Der Workshop präsentiert erste Forschungsergebnisse des Forschungsvorhabens...

The workshop discusses recent research that evaluates passive and active labour market policies. Theoretical, empirical, experimental and policy-oriented contributions are welcome.

The following research areas will be at the forefront of the debate: - Climate Change and Energy - Future Technologies - Economic and Urban Development - Global Health and Molecular Medicine - Human Rights and Global Values The main objective of the conference is to facilitate the exchange of...