Dr Christian Richter School of Economics Kingston University Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2EE United Kingdom richter@infer.info
Christian started his economic career at the University of Mainz where he graduated as Diplom-Volkswirt in 1994 and where he also started his PhD. After Christian’s supervisor – Prof Gerhard Laven of University of Mainz – passed away in 1995, he joined the Scottish Doctoral Programme a year later for which he won the partnership scholarship of the University of Mainz. The Scottish Doctoral Programme was then based at Glasgow University, where Christian graduated in 1997 (MSc (Economics)).
Continuing the Scottish Doctoral Programme, Christian joined the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow where he continued his PhD with Prof Andrew Hughes Hallett. Christian successfully graduated there in 2001. However, Christian was already working at University of Strathclyde as a research fellow with Prof Andrew Hughes Hallett from 2000 onwards. In 2002 Christian won a lectureship at Cardiff University.
From 2004 to 2008, Christian was a lecturer at Loughborough University. Since 2008 Christian is a senior lecturer at Kingston University. Christian’s research areas are Macroeconomics, Financial Economics and Econometrics. In particular, his most recent research is in the field of time-frequency analysis. Together with Andrew Hughes Hallett, Christian has won a research grant from the Leverhulme Trust on this topic. The outcome of this are papers in journals such as Computational Economics and the Journal of International Finance and Economics and a guest editorship in International Economics and Economic Policy.
Christian was also a visiting professor at the Warsaw School of Economics. Christian enjoys hillwalking and sailing in his leisure time.
He is chair of INFER since October 2007 and a member of the publication committee.
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Dr Edward Shinnick Department of Economics Assistant Dean, Faculty of Commerce University College Cork Western Road Cork Ireland shinnick@infer.info
Dr. Edward Shinnick is a Senior lecturer in Economics at University College Cork, Ireland. He received his BA degree (Economics and Mathematics) and Master’s degree (Economics) from University College Cork. He received his Ph.D. for the University of Strathclyde in 1999. His research areas include competition in markets & industries, privatisation, competition policy, regulation and business strategy, where he has published a number of papers in national and international journals.
Most recent publications cover the area of regulatory reform in Irish legal services, a comparative paper on regulatory reform in Ireland, Australia and the Netherlands, and a paper on the role of Cork Airport in regional development. Dr Shinnick has carried out consultancy work and economic studies for both industry and policy bodies. He was appointed by the Irish government to the Consumer Strategy Group in 2004 and was appointed to the Board of the new National Consumer Agency in 2005. Edward is member of the publication committee.
Dr Cécile Bazart MCF en Economie University Montpellier I, UFR Sciences Economiques Avenue de la mer, Espace Richter CS 79 606, 34 960 Montpellier cedex 2 France bazart@infer.info
Cécile Bazart is senior lecturer in public economics at the university Montpellier 1, Montpellier , France. She started studying economics at the Uiversity of Orleans but received her master degree in microeconomics and her Ph.DH from the university of Montpellier in 2000. Her main research interests are in the field of public economics with a Ph.D. on tax evasion behaviour and a post doctoral work on energy market restructuring under deregulation. Cecile is currently teaching microeconomics and industrial organization in Montpellier. Cecile is chair of the Workshop committee and Working Group coordinator.
Dr Jan Van Hove Center for Economic Studies Catholic University of Leuven Naamsestraat 69 B-3000 Leuven Belgium vanhove@infer.info
Jan Van Hove is Assistant Professor in international and European economics at the European University College in Brussels (Belgium). Currently he is also visiting the Catholic University of Leuven. He teaches courses on European economic integration and international trade.
His main research interests are European and international trade, in particular the relationship between trade and technological innovation. Most of his research is inspired by the process of European economic integration. Other research interests include real estate economics, panel data econometrics and European policy in general. Apart from being a member of the research council of his institution, he also coordinates the research alliance on "globalization" from the Association Catholic University of Leuven. Jan is a member of the publication committee and the workshop committee.
Dr Paul Alagidede
Division of Economics
University of Stirling
Stirling, FK9 4LA
Dr. Paul Alagidede is a Lecturer in Economics at the University of Stirling, Scotland. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and History from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana; a Master of Science Degree in Economics and Finance, Loughborough University, and a PhD in Economics from Loughborough University.
Paul is deeply committed to research and knowledge transfer and has actively participated in national and international conferences and seminars. He has published extensively in peer reviewed journals on exchange rates, West Africa monetary integration, commodity price shocks, stock market efficiency and asset price anomalies. He is currently the managing editor of the African Review of Economics and Finance and the director of the African Centre for Economics and Finance (AFRICEF).
Before joining University of Stirling, Paul was a visiting lecturer in Open Economy Macroeconomics at the University of Greenwich. He has also been a visiting scholar at the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economic Research, Helsinki, Finland. Dr. Paul Alagidede is a distinguish scholar of the Department for International Development Scholarship Scheme. He currently serves on the board of the International Network for Economic Research (INFER) and an active member of the Royal Economic Society and the African Studies Association of UK.
2010-07-05
INFER Series in Applied Economics
2010-06-19
Call for Papers
International Workshop on Recent Issues in Economic Geography 2-3 December 2010, Leuven (Belgium) jointly organized by the Leuven Centre for Irish Studies, K.U.Leuven and the International Network for Economic Research (INFER)
This workshop brings together international economists on recent topics in economic geography. It provides an opportunity to discuss related research in a relaxed atmosphere. The workshop accepts papers in the field of economic geography, broadly defined, including regional, trade and growth issues. Researchers are invited to submit both empirical and theoretical papers that are consistent with the workshop’s special topic. In particular, we welcome papers from the following fields: - Location decisions of multinationals - Spatial tax competition - Growth and its spatial implications - The impact of geography on international trade - Dynamics of urban and regional development - The organization of the value chain - Spatial implications for the labour market - Organizing industrial spaces
Keynote Speakers We are happy to welcome the following internationally distinguished keynote speakers: - Prof. Dr. Marius Brülhart (University of Lausanne) - Prof. Dr. Ron Davies (University College Dublin)
Organization The workshop is jointly organized by the Leuven Centre for Irish Studies and the International Network for Economic Research (INFER). The Leuven Centre for Irish Studies is a research centre that was recently set up at the Catholic University of Leuven, with the support of the Irish government. It is located in the historical (and recently renovated) Irish College in Leuven. The Economics Division of the Centre focuses on economic issues related to small open economies. In particular the Centre’s research deals with international trade, foreign direct investments, innovation, labour market issues etc. The Leuven Centre for Irish Studies cooperates with many other research departments of the Catholic University of Leuven, as well as with several international research partners, in particular in Ireland. (www.irishstudies.kuleuven.be) For more information regarding the Leuven Centre for Irish Studies please contact the research director Jan Van Hove: jan.vanhove@econ.kuleuven.be . INFER is a non-profit international scientific organization that stimulates research and research networking in all fields of economics through international workshops and conferences. Website: www.infer-research.net Submission of Papers Only full papers may be submitted, preferably in pdf-format. Papers should be submitted to Karolien De Bruyne by e-mail: karolien.debruyne@econ.kuleuven.be Deadline for paper submission is October 5, 2010. Authors are allowed to submit more than one paper. All submitted papers will be peer reviewed according to a high-quality and fast referee process. By the middle of October, authors will be notified whether their paper is accepted for presentation at the workshop. Paper presenters are expected to discuss one other paper during the workshop. The discussant assignments will be made by the workshop organizers at a later date. As the workshop intends to build a network in this research area, participation is welcome even without paper contributions. More information under www.infer-research.net/Leuven
INFER Workshop on Entrepreneurship in the Global Economy: Economics, Innovation, Competition and Social Change 22-23 October, 2010 Organized by INFER International Network for Economic Research and Faculty of Economics and Business Administration Babeº-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Workshop Objectives This INFER workshop provides an opportunity for all economists interested to exchange ideas, to create links in research and to meet fellows in related subject. Researchers are invited to submit theoretical and applied papers broadly consistent with the topic of the workshop “Entrepreneurship in the Global Economy: Economics, Innovation, Competition and Social Change”. This workshop is organised by the Competition Theory and Policy and the Bounded Rationality working group. We welcome papers from the following fields: - Economic Policies and Entrepreneurship - Entrepreneurship practices and Business Models - Regional development and Emergent markets challenges - Corporate entrepreneurship and Innovation - Social Entrepreneurship - Credit Crunch and Entrepreneurship - Market Structure and Business Models The workshop is open to anybody involved in these research areas, including both young and experienced researchers, Ph.D. students, post-doctoral researchers, and professionals from business, government and non-governmental institutions. Keynote speakers will be invited to speak on this year’s topic. Workshop organizing comitee Christian Richter (Kingston University), c.richter@kingston.ac.uk Prof. Dumitru Matiº, (Babeº-Bolyai University), dmatiº@econ.ubbcluj.ro Borza Anca, (Babeº-Bolyai University), anca.borza@econ.ubbcluj.ro Supuran Roxana, (Babeº-Bolyai University), roxana.supuran@econ.ubbcluj.ro Bordean Ovidiu, (Babeº-Bolyai University), ovidiu.bordean@econ.ubbcluj.ro Participants The workshop is open to anybody involved in economic issues related with the topic, including both young and experienced researchers from academics and research institutes, post-doctoral students, and professionals from business, government and non-governmental institutions. Submission of Papers Only full papers may be submitted. All papers should be submitted electronically to the workshop organizers, as doc or pdf files (preferably pdf): Christian Richter at c.richter@kingston.ac.uk Supuran Roxana at roxana.supuran@econ.ubbcluj.ro Bordean Ovidiu at ovidiu.bordean@econ.ubbcluj.ro Deadline for paper submission is June 5, 2010. All papers must include a cover page with the following information: • An abstract of up to 500 words, with JEL classification and no more than 5 key words; • Authors’ full name, affiliation; • Contact details for corresponding author, such as address, phone, and e-mail. Papers must be in English and should not exceed 25 pages (A4 or letter) including all references, tables and appendix. The text should be formatted in Times New Roman 14pt with 1.2 line space and 2.5 cm (1 inch) margin on each side. Footnotes should be formatted in 12pt with 1.2 line space. Please avoid colors in graphs and pages in landscape. All papers will be peer reviewed. Authors of accepted papers will be notified no later than: July 5, 2010. Paper presenters are expected to discuss one other paper during the workshop. The discussant assignments will be made by the workshop organizers at a later date.
Location
The workshop will be held at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of the Babeº-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, street Theodor Mihali no.58-60, postal code 400591 (university campus). Cluj-Napoca lies approximately 440 km north-west of Bucharest, in the valley of Somesul Mic River. The city used to be the capital of the historical province of Transylvania and is one of the most important, academic, cultural and an industrial center in Romania today.The origin of the Transylvanian University dates back to the 16th century with a Jesuit College and its history was profoundly linked with the history of our country. It was set up as a Romanian University 88 years ago, in November 1919. The university takes part in international networks: the European University Association, the International Association of Universities as well as in regional networks- the Danube Rectors’Conference and the Association of Carpathian University. The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration is one of the most modern and dynamic faculties of the “Babeº-Bolyai” University. For more details visit website: www.ubbcluj.ro.
Further information under http://www.infer-research.net/workshops.php?id=15
International Workshop on Negative Nominal Interest Rates: History and current proposals 16th of July, 2010, at the University of Muenster, Muenster (Westphalia), Germany Organized by INFER – International Network for Economic Research CAWM – Centrum für angewandte Wirtschaftsforschung Münster (Centre for Applied Economic Research) This workshop provides an opportunity for all those interested in the subject of negative nominal interest rates to discuss their research and to exchange ideas. Researchers are invited to submit both empirical and theoretical papers that are broadly consistent with the workshop’s special topic. The workshop is open to anybody involved in these research areas, including both young and experienced researchers, Ph.D. students, post-doctoral researchers, and professionals from business, government and non-governmental institutions. A selection of papers will be published in a workshop volume and/or a special issue in one of INFER’s co-operating journals. Paper Submission We welcome any historical, theoretical, empirical and policy-oriented papers that deal with negative interest rates and their implications. Abstracts (of no more than 200 words) and papers should be submitted electronically (word doc or pdf format) NLT 31st of May, 2010 at the following email address: infer@insiwo.de The front page should indicate the authors’ full name, affiliation, address, phone/fax, and e-mail for correspondence and JEL classification. Abstracts and papers must be in English. Papers should not exceed 25 pages (A4 or letter) including all references, tables, etc. Authors are allowed to submit more than one paper. All submitted papers will be peer reviewed according to a high-quality and fast referee process. Within two weeks after submission, but not later that 15th of June 2010, you will receive an e-mail indicating whether your paper is accepted for presentation during the workshop or not. Paper presenters are expected to discuss one other paper during the workshop. The discussant assignments will be made by the workshop organizers at a later date. As the workshop intends to build a network in this research area, participation is welcome even without paper contributions. Registration and Registration Fee The registration fee for presenting and non-presenting participants will be: • INFER members/institutional members: 60 EUR • Non-members: 120 EUR Please note: the annual membership fee for private INFER members is 25 EUR only (institutional INFER members 200 EUR). You are invited to become a member! The registration fee includes all lunches, drinks etc. during the workshop. It doesn’t include travel and accommodation expenses. All workshop participants have to register for the workshop. Please note that paper submission is not regarded as a registration. Please register on the INFER website (www.infer-research.net). Payment can be done via PayPal on the website. Note that you can use the same website to become an INFER member. You will also receive a confirmation email Deadline for registration and payment: 15th of July, 2010. In case of registrations after 15th of July, the fees will be increased by 50%. Location The workshop will be held at the CAWM (Centrum für angewandte Wirtschaftsforschung) University of Muenster, Am Stadtgraben 9, 48143 Münster, Germany. The conference will be held at the University of Muenster, Germany. Münster is a city full of history and full of stories; it is a city which has remained young at heart for more than 1200 years. High-tech and traditional trade, baroque noble residences and modern architecture, a historic city centre and progressive urban development are not opposites in Münster, but merely features of a lively city more than half of whose inhabitants are younger than 30 years of age. As the so-called "desktop" of Westphalia, Münster is an important location for the coordination of business, administration, science, culture and the social life of the region. Further information Questions about local organization issues may be directed to the local conference organizers • Cordelius Ilgmann: infer@insiwo.de • Ulrich van Suntum: vansuntum@insiwo.de Questions about INFER may be directed to the INFER Board through: info@infer.info
2010-02-02
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Dr Christian Richter
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