As the premier, international forecasting conference, the ISF provides the opportunity to interact with the world’s leading forecasting researchers and practitioners. The attendance is large enough so that the best in the field are attracted, yet small enough that you are able to meet and...

The IIF Summer School is a two-day course which provides in-depth analysis of a cutting edge topic in forecasting from one of the ISF invited speakers. Lecture 1: Introduction to probabilistic forecasting ; Lecture 2: Case studies ; Lecture 3: Calibration and sharpness ; Lecture 4: Evaluating...

Papers in all areas of finance, accounting and economics dealing with developed and developing countries are welcome. Specific topics include, but are not limited to: Asset Pricing; Banking; Behavioral Finance; Buyouts; Capital Structure; CDS; Commodities; Contagion in Financial Markets; Corporate...

Relevant issues and factors for current account adjustment may include: - The exchange rate regime (external versus internal devaluations) - The modality of fiscal consolidations (tax versus spending adjustments) - Firm heterogeneity and export performance - Labour market reforms - Financial...

Research papers in all areas of finance and economics on developed and developing countries will be considered. Specific topics include, but are not limited to: Asset Pricing; Banking; Behavioral Finance; Buyouts; Capital Structure; CDS; Commodities; Contagion in Financial Markets; Corporate...

Topics: - Reforming the Stability and Growth Pact - Financial stability of the EMU - The role of ECB - Fiscal imbalances and sovereign default in the EU - Debt consolidation strategies - Dealing with Current Account Imbalances - The role of EURO in the emerging world monetary system