The great recession, the crisis in the euro area and various (geo-) political tensions have increased the interest in the effects of uncertainty on economic cycles. How can uncertainty be measured? How does it affect the plans and decisions of businesses and consumers? Especially investment and...

The conference seeks to bring together academics and policy makers to discuss the aggregate implications of structural reforms, both from a theoretical and an empirical perspective. Topics: - The macroeconomic impact of structural reforms, both in the short and long run - The optimal timing of...