This year’s conference will focus on the following topical aspects: - Traditional vs new distribution channels. Most insurance contracts are still distributed through traditional channels. But what is the future for new channels, such as direct insurance, which are increasing in popularity –...

In three panel discussions, the conference will explore the challenges facing the Russian Government in building a competitive financial system through its stated twin aims of establishing Moscow as a global financial centre, and the Ruble as a leading reserve currency. An assessment of the...

We invite scholars to present and discuss their research on the economic, political, social and cultural impacts of migration, with focus on Nordic countries in themselves and in broader international comparisons. Results of empirical research engaging both qualitative and quantitative methods...

Topics: - Dynamic asset allocation - Portfolio choice and liquidity - Asset pricing and liquidity - Time-varying risks and returns - Predictability in asset prices - Portfolio rebalancing and trading

The focus of the symposium is threefold: - present new knowledge on family capitalism in the financial world - discuss issues related to succession problems - analyse the pros and cons of commissioned research and discuss the scientifically-based biography as a genre. Each part of the focus is...

Distinguished international scholars lecture in thematic sessions on: Religion & the Welfare State, Immigration & the Welfare State, The Service Sector in the Welfare State, as well as Agency & Welfare State Development.

Faculty: Associate Professore Jan Sture Gunnarsson The course trains students to function as economists analyzing problems on industrial policy in a governmental or non-governmental organization, an international organization, a company or in an association. It provides insights into the way...

The aim of this conference is to bring together researchers in different fields dealing with firm growth. In this quickly growing area of research, there is a big need for interdisciplinary communication. We therefore invite young scholars, including graduate students, in economics, economic...

Topics relevant to time use research: Children, youth; Child and elder care; Communication and media; Couple (intra-household allocation, bargaining, division of labor, time together); Data collection & quality; Food and eating; Free time and leisure; Health; Housework/household production; Local...

Recent research has shown that trust and civic spirit influence economic performance, but that economic performance also influences social values. In particular, it appears that civic spirit and trust are essential components of the efficiency of the welfare state. On the other hand, the quality...