The topics covered are likely to include: - an overview of aspects of the data justifying an analysis of financial frictions; - different ways of deviating from the frictionless benchmark: - costly state verification - collateral constraints - costly enforcement; - models of financial...

This forum provides an opportunity for senior human resource (HR) practitioners to work with others in the field on a number of issues which central banks face. The event will be structured to allow a mixture of external input, sharing of ideas and expertise, co-coaching and problem solving. It...

The lags in the transmission mechanism of monetary policy mean that policymakers must forecast the future path of the economy. Accurate forecasts are only possible with a clear understanding of the structure of the economy and the shocks affecting it. This two-week seminar aims to improve...

The conference is intended to discuss research on topics like • evolution of social norms and their impact • fairness versus efficiency • theory of justice and its applications • markets and values • altruism and reciprocity • business ethics in capitalism • corporate social...