The aim of the workshop is to bring together academic researchers and practitioners to pro-mote and exchange ideas in the field of macroeconometric modelling.

Topics: - information uncertainty and information combination (e.g. observation window, disaggregate information, role of judgement); - measurement uncertainty (e.g. real time analysis); - parameter and model uncertainty (e.g. forecast and model combination, forecast model selection).

The workshop discusses recent research that evaluates passive and active labour market policies. Theoretical, empirical, experimental and policy-oriented contributions are welcome. Papers that focus on specific groups like long-term unemployed people or unemployed people who receive means-tested...

Programme: Session Nr. 1 on “Country progress reports” Session Nr. 2 on “Introduction of new business register systems/tools” Session Nr. 3 on “Classification systems within business registers” Session Nr. 4 on “Role of the business register in a future statistical...

We welcome both theoretical and empirical contributions on survey data in economics, with a special emphasis on methodology and the usage of Ifo Business Survey data. Among the central ssues that could be addressed in this conference are: - methodology of business surveys - dealing with...

The conference presents recent research on unemployment and labour market policies. Theoretical contributions, empirical research using survey evidence or laboratory/field experiments as well as policy-orientated papers are welcome. Topics: - Unemployment; - Labour Market Policy and Labour...

Das ZEI wird vom 9. bis zum 22. September 2007, in Kooperation mit dem DAAD und mit Mitteln des Auswärtigen Amtes, eine europaweit einzigartige Sommerakademie in vergleichender regionaler Integration ausrichten. Junge Wissenschaftler aus Afrika, Asien, Lateinamerika und der Karibik werden am...

Topics: Regional effects of globalization • Clustering and agglomeration • Border effects and the role of distance • Locational competition Effects of globalization on households • Consumption volatility and diversification of risk • Wage dispersion and labor market volatility •...

Der Kongress bietet den Teilnehmern eine Plattform zurm Austausch über Aktives Altern. Die Vorträge der Referenten sollen die Diskussion anstoßen zu Themen wie: - Wie können stärkere Anreize für Arbeitgeber geschaffen werden, Arbeitsplätze für Ältere zu erhalten oder zu anzubieten? -...