8th FIW Research Conference ‘International Economics’

December 3-4, 2015 – WIFO (Austrian Institute of Economic Research)

Venue: WIFO (Austrian Institute of Economic Research)Arsenal, Object 20, 1030 Vienna

Keynote Lecture: Prof. Dr. Franz Hubert (Humboldt-Unviversity Berlin)

The Research Centre International Economics – FIW announces its 8th Research Conference that is jointly organized with the Institute for East and Southeast European Studies (IOS) Regensburg, the Ifo Institute, the University of Ljubljana and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA KRTK) and invites the submission of papers to be presented at the conference. The main objective of the conference is to provide a platform for economists working in the field of ‘International Economics’ in Austria and its neighbouring countries to present recent research.

Papers from Ph.D. students, post-graduate students, young faculty members and young researchers in similar positions are particularly welcome as the conference aims to support and encourage young economists by providing an opportunity to present their work. Participants will have the opportunity to interact in a dynamic and open atmosphere and to discuss their papers/research ideas with experts in the field of ‘International Economics’.

TOPICS COVERED

The broad topic of the conference is ‘International Economics’. This includes, inter alia, the areas of Trade, International Factor Movements, Economic Integration, Trade Policy, International Trade Organizations, Economic Growth of Open Economies, Multinational Firms, International Macroeconomics and other related fields.

Deadline for Submission: September 14, 2015

Conference Website