The workshop aims at covering the following main topics: a) the determinants of public wage bills and the interaction with the private sector; b) the effects of public wages cuts on: - successful consolidation results - the efficiency and quality of public services - productivity developments...

This workshop brings together economists to discuss recent topics related to Firm and Product Heterogeneity in International Trade. Researchers are invited to submit both theoretical and empirical papers. In particular, we welcome papers related to the following topics: Theoretical and empirical...

Much has changed since the onset of the global climate regime in the early 1990s. The globalization of the Western economic model and the rise of emerging economies are transforming the very structure of global governance. Due to decades of energy-intensive economic growth and exponential rise...

Researchers and advanced PhD students are invited to submit papers to the 'Workshop on Mathematics of Electoral Systems: Voting, Apportioning and Districting'. Both theoretical and applied contributions are welcome. Keynote speakers: - Felix Brandt (TU München) - Friedrich Pukelsheim...

Topics of interest include but are not limited to evaluation of European and international experience with policy approaches to: 1) labor market policy and reform 2) youth unemployment 3) inequality and poverty 4) informality 5) gender and family issues 6) education. Both single country and...

The Symposium will support the exchange of ideas and encourage delegates to engage in thought-provoking topical debate. - Share comparative knowledge on gender-based discrimination and harassment and raise awareness of current challenges in Europe - Explore innovative solutions for effective...

This workshop brings together economists to discuss recent topics related to Networks and Trade. Researchers are invited to submit theoretical, empirical or methodological papers. In particular, we welcome papers related to the following topics: - Networks in international trade or business -...

Topics: - Institutional design and governance of global and/or local food supply chains - Adoption of technological, commercial and institutional innovations in food supply chains -­ Impact of specific supply chain innovations on outcome variables related to economic growth, poverty reduction,...

The goal of the workshop is to cover recent advances in lot sizing: new approaches for classical problems, new relevant problems, integration of lot sizing with other problems such as scheduling, distribution or vehicle routing, presentation of case studies, etc. The workshop will also aim at...

The summer course treats following main focuses: A) Introduction to various disciplines of environmental sciences, such as ecology, informatics, conservation technologies, environmental compatibility, climate conservation, safety, sustainable energy supply, waste and recycling technologies...