The goal of the conference is to bring together researchers working on sovereign risk. The topics of the conference are the following: • Theoretical models. Why do countries repay their debts? What are the effects of sovereign risk? • Empirical analysis. What are the costs of default? When...

This conference will consider innovation in the software sector from an economic perspective, taking into account the factors that drive innovation, including key framework conditions. The agenda will be centred on the mandate for the on-going OECD project on innovation in the software sector,...

Thematic sessions: Session I: Investment in Knowledge for Sustainability I, II Session II: The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation in the Achievement of the Millennium Development Goals: From Policy to Actions Session III: Science and Innovation as a Global Enterprise Session IV:...

Topics: - Tourism Economic Modelling and Competitiveness - Tourism and the environment - Economic analysis of tourism demand - Evaluation of tourism potential of environmental and cultural resources - Tourism, economic growth and development - Innovation in tourism - Economic impact of tourism...

This workshop is a continuation of previous events of similar focus held by the Norges Bank in 2005 and the Bank of Canada in 2006. The conference will provide an opportunity for researchers and practitioners to discuss theoretical and empirical issues regarding the microstructure of financial...

The European Economic Association (EEA) and the Econometric Society (ES) are international scientific organizations dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of contemporary economic research, including theoretical, empirical, and policy-relevant contributions. Economists and professionals...

The 2007 conference will bring together researchers and practitioners to focus on the conference theme “Knowledge-based development through tourism.” Keynote speakers and expert panels will make presentations relating to the conference theme. Additionally delegates will be invited to attend...

The World Retail Congress is a platform for industry excellence; the chance to meet the challenges of globalisation and transform the industry.