The conference, to be held in San Fransisco, will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs and senior policymakers to share hands-on experience of proven, profitable, and innovative approaches for a more active and beneficial presence at the bottom of the pyramid. The conference is aimed...

International integration has advanced over time both in asset markets and goods markets. We are interested in papers which explore the implications for the transmission of shocks and policies between national economies. These might include issues related to financial market institutions,...

The conference is intended to give an overview of the current research undertaken by members of the Global Economy area of the network and to stimulate interaction and co-operation between area members. The focus of this group is to explore how the gains from globalisation differ from the gains...

The INFER Workshop “The Consequences of EU Expansion to Eastern European Countries” aims at discussing these issues in a broad sense. Theoretical, empirical and policy orientated papers on related issues are welcome for presentation. Conference topics may include, but are not limited to:...

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Der Weg aus der Arbeitsmarktkrise – da sind sich alle einig – führt nur über mehr Beschäftigung. An welchen Hebeln kann man dafür ansetzen, was sind die Determinanten der Beschäftigung? Die makroökonomische Sicht darauf steht im Mittelpunkt eines Workshops, den das Institut...

Distinguished speakers will discuss a variety of issues relating to free trade, such as: - The environment - Labor and outsourcing - National sovereignty - Intellectual property - Technology and capital flows - History of globalization Special presentations on: - Why Is It So Hard to Make the...

This conference on "Sustainability and Urban Growth in Developing Countries" (DIMSUD Conference 2004) plans to highlight urbanization in the rapidly growing cities of the developing world. World-wide urbanization is one of the most powerful forces influencing global sustainability prospects...