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December 11, 2015

XXI Workshop on Dynamic Macroeconomics – Call for papers

From June 21-23, 2016 the XXI Workshop on Dynamic Macroeconomics will be held in the Castle of Soutomaior (Pontevedra, Spain) . The aim of the Workshop is to offer young researchers interested in macroeconomic issues a forum for the presentation and discussion of research papers representing current advances in macroeconomics. Both theoretical and empirical papers are welcome. Interested scholars should send a copy of the paper they wish to submit and an abstract,…

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December 10, 2015

Prize Angel Rozas Research in Social Sciences (4th edition)

The Foundation Cipriano García – CCOO in Catalonia announces the 4th edition of the Prize Angel Rozas Research in Social Sciences by researchers novel in order to recognize some of the best research in different fields and perspectives of the social sciences: history, law, anthropology, political science, sociology and economics. This prize biannually, is the publication and distribution of work guanyador. The admission of original finishes on 23 September 2016 at…

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December 10, 2015

FUNCAS Research Promotion Programme

On an annual basis, the Spanish Savings Banks Foundation (Funcas) selects the best Working Paper of an applied nature from among the Working Papers in its collection. Funcas shall therefore appoint a jury to determine the award-winning working paper. The jury shall consider the robust analysis of the Spanish economic and social situation and projections for finding solutions to the current problems as priority assessment criteria for granting this award….

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December 1, 2015

XII Abertis Research International Award in Transport Infrastructure Management

The Chair Abertis-UPC creates Abertis Research Award in Transport Infrastructure in Spain, for studies and unpublished research conducted university students, and that address the various aspects related to the management of infrastructure and transportation services. Two awards categories are offered: for the PhD dissertation mode, endowed with € 10,000; and for other kinds of research work, endowed with 4,000 €. Applications can be submited until 31st December. More information HERE (in Spanish).

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November 26, 2015

International mobility programs CASEU and NOVA DOMUS

INFORMATION SESSIONS for the International mobility programs CASEU and NOVA DOMUS. Erasmus Mundus projects for a period of mobility in one of the best universities of Kazakhstan / Uzbekistan (CASEU) and Canada / USA (NOVA DOMUS). More information HERE.

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November 25, 2015

Elisenda Paluzie awarded with the XIV Premi Catalunya d’Economia by the Societat Catalana d’Economia

Elisenda Paluzie, Associate Professor at the Department of Economic Theory and Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Barcelona, has been awarded with the XIV Premi Catalunya d’Economia by the Societat Catalana d’Economia for her book titled ‘Podem! Les claus de la viabilitat econòmica de la Catalunya independent’. This prize is awarded to the best publication or study about the economy of the Catalan speaking…

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November 19, 2015

Ernest Miguelez, PhD in Economics at UB, awarded with the José Manuel Blecua Prize

Ernest Miguelez, has been awarded with the José Manuel Blecua Prize, conferred by the Board of Trustees and the Bosch i Gimpera Foundation (FBG),  for the best article published in a prestigious journal in the field of humanities and social sciences. He is the co-author of the article ‘What Attracts Knowledge Workers? The Role of Space and Social Connections‘ published in the Journal of Regional Science, 54(1): 33–60. The aim of…

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November 13, 2015

15th Journées Louis-André Gérard-Varet

The Journées Louis-André Gérard-Varet, taking place next 13 and 14 June 2016 in Aix-en-Provence (France), are open to all fields in applied and theoretical Public Economics. The program will consist of both contributed papers and keynote lectures. Submissions of a complete papers should be received no later than February 1st by the scientific committee. For more information: HERE.

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November 12, 2015

4th PhD-Student Workshop in Industrial and Public Economics (WIPE)

Next February 11 and 12 the Research Centre on Industrial and Public Economics (CREIP) will host the 4th PhD-Student Workshop in Industrial and Public Economics (WIPE) in Reus (Catalonia, Spain). WIPE aims to be an academic meeting where PhD students, young doctors, postdoc researchers and senior researchers could exchange experiences, research topics, ongoing projects and future research activities on the Industrial and Public Economics. For more information: HERE.

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November 9, 2015

BRA Young Research Workshop

The objective of this workshop is to give the opportunity to young researchers and PhD students to present their current research work in a friendly and collaborative environment. Seniors researchers will also participate by given guidance to improve the research quality, presentation skills and improve research visibility. Place: Institut d’Estudis Catalans (IEC, Carrer del Carme, 47, Barcelona. MAP) Date: Wednesday, 25th November 2015 Time: 9am to 5pm For more information: HERE.

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