Council
Elisabete Martins
Call for Papers INFER Workshop
INFER Workshop on
Economic Geography, Agglomeration and Environment
September 24th – 25th, 2015
University of Corsica, Corte (France)
Jointly organized by
INFER (International Network for Economic Research)
LISA (Laboratory « Places, Identities, Spaces and Activities ») UMR CNRS
Workshop Objectives:
The aim of this workshop is to provide an opportunity to researchers to exchange their ideas on agglomeration and environment. We wish to focus the discussions around two main topics: first, the economic dynamics of regions and urban expansion on which researchers can broach the questions of the cities and regions size, specialization and inter-connexions in a globalized world economy; second, the effects of agglomeration process on the environment, the impact on citizens welfare, on firms and people location choices, the environmental policies that may be set up and their impact on the agglomeration dynamics.
We invite researchers to submit both empirical and theoretical papers that are broadly consistent with at least one of these subjects.
The special topic of the workshop will be Economic Geography, Agglomeration and Environment. Papers that address these questions through the field of (New) Economic Geography are especially welcomed.
Keynote Speakers:
We are happy to welcome the following internationally distinguished keynote speakers:
Michael Rauscher (University of Rostock)
Cees Withagen (VU University Amsterdam)
Please find attached the call for papers.
The deadline for paper submission is June 18th, 2015 .
REMINDER: 17th Annual BIOECON Conference - Cambridge, UK, 13-15 September 2015
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Conference Announcement and Call for Papers 17th ANNUAL BIOECON CONFERENCE “Experimental and Behavioural Economics and the Conservation of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services”
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13th -15th September 2015
Kings College, Cambridge United Kingdom Hosted by the London School of Economics (LSE), the Graduate Institute-Geneva (IHEID) and Cambridge University (UCAM)
Supported by the Founding Partners of the BIOECON Network: IHEID, FEEM, UNEP, IUCN, and the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment (GRI-LSE)
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The Scientific Partners of BIOECON are pleased to announce the 17th Annual International BIOECON conference on the theme of “Experimental and Behavioural Economics and the Conservation of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services”. The conference will be held once again on the premises of Kings College Cambridge, England on the 13th – 15th September 2015. The conference will be of interest to both researchers and policy makers working on issues in the area of biodiversity, ecosystem services, and sustainable development, in both developed and developing countries. In particular, we wish to explore the role of experimental evidence and behavioural economics in informing economic instruments and conservation policy, both in developed and developing countries.
The conference takes a broad interest in the area of resource management, development and conservation, including but not limited to: the role of biodiversity and ecosystem services in economic development, plant genetic resources and food security issues, deforestation and development, fisheries and institutional adaptation, development and conservation, wildlife conservation, and international trade and regulation. The conference will have sessions on economic development, growth and biodiversity conservation, as well as on institutions and institutional change pertaining to the management of living resources. For a flavour of last year’s conference go to BIOECON 16. The Keynote Speakers for the 17th BIOECON Conference are: Papers are specially invited on the themes of:
In addition, two expert policy panels will be held related to this them. The purpose of these panels will be to bring together practitioners (Government, private sector, NGO) and academics from different disciplines to discuss current policy related issues in biodiversity conservation and environment. The panel sessions will contribute to and be supported by the funding partners: UNEP, WWF, IUCN.
Papers may be submitted for presentation to Ms Kristel Suijs at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than 22nd May 2015. Please include Abstract, JEL Codes and Keywords with your submission. Only complete papers will be considered by the scientific programme committee. Unfortunately late papers cannot be considered. Acceptance of papers will be notified by email by 5th June 2015. It is also possible to submit 3-4 papers together as a suggested “session” under one of the themes indicated above. The Scientific Partners reserve the right to accept papers on an individual basis, so it is possible that even when a session is not accepted, individual papers within the session might be so. The conference will open with a reception at Kings College on early evening of Sunday 13th of September. Conference sessions will commence on the morning of the 14th of September and conclude on the afternoon of the 15th of September. The conference banquet will take place at the main Dining Hall of Kings College on the evening of the 14th of September. Selected presenters will be invited to register one presenter for the conference at the “invited presenter” rate. The invited presenter rate consists of a £130 registration fee that will cover the costs of 2 nights single accommodation, reception, lunches, and conference banquet. (A limited number of double rooms are available (at a surcharge of £35/night). Additional guests may be registered for lunch (£35/person) or the Conference Banquet at the additional cost of £50 per guest. There is a £250 registration fee for all other participants that will include the banquet, lunches and refreshments, but not accommodation. There is a £130 registration fee for day-participants (that includes lunches and refreshments but not lodging and the conference banquet). All other questions regarding fees, registrations and accommodation should be sent to Ms Kristel Suijs at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Registrations will open on 5nd June 2015. Registrations for conference presenters are due by 23rd June 2015. Registration for all other participants closes on the 21th August 2015. Further registration details and all other conference information will be provided on the BIOECON web-site. Download the Conference Announcement & Call for Papers (.pdf) |
2015 Winner of RSAI Jean Paelinck Award
Professor Manfred M. Fischer, from Vienna University of Economics and Business, received the RSAI Jean Paelinck Award 2015. The Jean Paelinck Award recognizes and honors the truly outstanding scholarly achievement of a senior and internationally recognized regional scientist in the field of Regional Science Methods and it is awarded with the nomination of five RSAI Fellows, with the selection of the Jury and with the approval by the RSAI Council.
Manfred M. Fischer fulfills all the required criteria in an excellent way:
- From the mid-1970s on, Manfred M. Fischer has been actively publishing in regional science and economic geography. From early on his work was internationally oriented (first publication in Regional Science and Urban Economics in 1979) and focusing on methods. His early work was on regional taxonomy, later he contributed to discrete choice modeling, GIS, network analysis, and neural network based methods. Recent work shows a strong interest in spatial econometrics
- Manfred M. Fischer has maintained an active research and publication schedule over 40 years. His CV lists over 100 journal publications, 13 journal special issues, 40 monographs and edited books. Although he is close to retirement, Manfred M. Fischer is still highly active in research and publishes extensively. Although his CV may not reflect the whole year, for 2014 it lists 3 journal publications, 1 book, and 4 book chapters.
- The long list of awards, among them the RSAI Fellow (2006), the EIB-ERSA-Prize (2012), demonstrates Manfred M. Fischer’s international recognition.
- Many of the publications listed in the CV of Manfred M. Fischer are coauthored, about half of them with considerably younger scholars. Many of them have themselves entered a successful academic career. Examples are T. Scherngell, A. Varga, and J. Essletzbichler.
- Despite a strong and maintained focus on regional science in general and regional science methods in particular, Manfred M. Fischer also reached out to other areas in his work. On the one hand, he was among the first European regional scientists who collaborated with Chinese scholars. On the other hand, he also aimed to reach across to other disciplines like computational science, management, data management, etc.
- Manfred Fischer is one of the founding fathers and (co) editor in chief of the prestigious methodology publication Journal of Geographical Systems. He also serves on the board of many other journals in Regional Science and related fields.
The University of Wisconsin-Extension is seeking a tenure-track local government specialist
The University of Wisconsin-Extension is seeking a tenure-track local government specialist to build an applied research and outreach educational program focusing on the needs of Wisconsin local governments. The position requires a PhD in economics, public finance, public administration or related field. The successful candidate will be expected to build research and teaching relations with faculty and staff on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus (position housed on the Madison campus) and other UW campuses as appropriate.
posted: 4/10/2015
Refer to: PVL# C15078
REVIEW BEGINS: 5/18/2015
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Overview
Continuing fiscal strain is transforming the dynamics of finance at all levels of local government. Applied research and outreach education is needed to better understand the impacts of these changes. Local Government Center faculty and staff provide support to elected and appointed officials, as well as professionals working for Wisconsin counties, cities, villages and towns. This education helps Wisconsin communities and those that serve those communities make the best-informed decisions about the quality of life for all residents.
This position provides leadership, direction, and coordination of University of Wisconsin-Extension applied research and outreach education efforts focused on local finance and budgeting. These efforts include planning and delivery of research-based educational programs, directly and through county, tribal and regional Cooperative Extension faculty and staff, using a variety of traditional and innovative means. This position will also endeavor to meet local needs and interests by effectively collaborating with local government organizations, associations, and other interest groups. This position will maintain a programmatic relationship that is centered in and directed by the Local Government Center and will work collaboratively with other Cooperative Extension program areas, as well as faculty and staff at other University of Wisconsin System campuses.
Job Position | Medical/Health Geography
The Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toledo invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) position in medical/health geography. Start date is August, 2015 (with option of January 2016). This faculty member will be expected to contribute to the BA Geography, MA Geography and PhD Spatially Integrated Social Sciences programs, and to actively collaborate with colleagues across disciplines. The research specialty and teaching focus will be medical/health geography with special interests in spatial aspects of environmental issues, preferably with a focus on water, including public health, disease and contaminants. Evidence of ability to secure external research grant funding is expected. Experience and ability to teach courses in geographic information sciences, quantitative methods, and medical/health geography topics is required. A Ph.D. in Geography or related field is required; ABD candidates a with defense date before January 1, 2016, are welcome to apply.
The department currently has nine full-time faculty members and approximately 50 undergraduate majors and graduate students. The University of Toledo is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Applications from women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged. Applications must be submitted athttps://jobs.utoledo.edu and must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, writing sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Please arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted directly to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or if necessary, letters may be sent by mail to Dr. Patrick Lawrence, Chair, Department of Geography and Planning, University of Toledo, MS 140, 2801 Bancroft Street, Toledo, Ohio 43606. Review of applications will begin immediately, but the position will remain open until filled. Questions should be addressed to Dr. Patrick Lawrence, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
World Bank - Conference on Land and Poverty
Colleagues
For the past several years, I have provided logistical support for the World Bank's annual Conference on Land and Poverty. The meeting takes place in March and brings together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers - including some very high level people - from around the globe.
In the wake of this year's meeting, I have suggested that we work to increase level of participation among the scientific community - and made the case that RSAI is the organization best positioned to contribute. Toward that end, I write to ask if you'd be interested in participating in the 2016 meeting - and, especially, if you'd be interested in helping to organize a session/s for the meeting? Ideally, I'd like to add at least five new sessions to the meeting.
A link to this year's conference is here:
http://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2014/08/06/landconference2015
A story about GWU's involvement in the conference - namely, our students - is available here:
http://gwtoday.gwu.edu/foot-door-consulting-world
I plan to meet with Klaus Deiniger, who runs the conference, to further discuss possibilities in early May. At the meeting, I hope to present Klaus with a list of prospective participants from our organization - so please let me know if you are interested. I don't need details at this point, just expressions of interest. The Land and Poverty Conference is a terrific venue for us - because it's a venue where some of our ideas find some policy traction.
Please send expressions of interest to me at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. As usual - apologies for cross-postings.
Cheers,
John I. Carruthers, Ph.D.
Director, Sustainable Urban Planning Program
College of Professional Studies
The George Washington University
240.575.8579
Reminder - Call for Papers - INFER Workshop on Modelling Economic Resilience to External Shocks - June 1-2, 2015, Business and Economics Department, University of the Azores
INFER Workshop on
Modelling Economic Resilience to External Shocks
June 1-2, 2015, Business and Economics Department, University of the Azores
Jointly organized by
INFER – International Network for Economic Research
CEEAplA – Centre of Applied Economic Studies of the Atlantic
Workshop Objectives
This workshop provides an opportunity for all those interested in the ECONOMIC MODELLING OF EXTERNAL SHOCKS 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.
In particular we welcome papers related to the following topics:
Approaches:
THE BLUE ECONOMY
THE GREEN ECONOMY
ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY AND EXTERNAL CHANGES
PUBLIC POLICIES TO ADAPT TO CLIMATE CHANGE
RESILIENCE TO SHOCKS
Instruments:
CGE MODELS
ECONOMETRIC MODELS
INPUT/OUTPUT 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
We are happy to welcome the following internationally distinguished keynote speakers:
Alfredo Marvão Pereira, The College of William and Mary (Department of Economics)
Júlia Seixas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (Departamento de Ciências e Engenharia do Ambiente)
Ali Bayar, EcoMod Network (Free University of Brussels)
Scientific Committee
Mário Fortuna (CEEAplA and University of the Azores)
Francisco Silva (CEEAplA and University of the Azores)
Luz Paramío (CEEAplA and University of the Azores)
Alberto Bagnai (University of Pescara)
David Duffy (University of Ulster)
Agnieszka Gehringer (University of Göttingen)
Nikolay Nenovsky (University of Amiens)
Elias Soukiazis (University of Coimbra)
Andreea Stoian (University of Bucharest)
Camelia Turcu (University of Orléans)
Jan Van Hove (University of Leuven)
Organization
The workshop is jointly organized by the
- International Network for Economic Research (INFER)
- Centre of Applied Economic Studies of the Atlantic (CEEAplA)
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:
The Centre of Applied Economics Studies of the Atlantic (CEEAplA) was created in 2003 and it is evaluated and financed by FCT - Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation. Its mission is to promote theoretical and applied scientific advanced research using its highly skilled human resources engaged in research projects in the areas of business and economics, namely: Labor Economics; Tourism Economics and Development, Regional Economics; Public Sector Economics; Economic History; Management; and Finance.
Submission of Papers
Only full papers may be submitted, preferably in pdf-format. Papers should be submitted to
Susana Sardinha
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Deadline for paper submission is April 25th, 2015.
Authors are allowed to submit more than one paper. We will confirm receipt of your submission.
All submitted papers will be peer reviewed according to a high-quality and fast referee process. You will receive an e-mail indicating whether your paper is accepted for presentation during the workshop or not before May 5th, 2015.
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.
Publication of Papers
A selection of papers presented at the workshop may be published in one or more international publications. INFER offers several publication possibilities to workshop participants, including book volumes and journal publications. The workshop organizers will contact you about these publication possibilities later.
Registration and Registration Fee
The registration fee for presenting and non-presenting participants will be:
• INFER members: 60 EUR
• other participants: 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 and drinks. 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. Registration can be done as follows:
By the INFER website + PayPal
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.
Deadline for registration and payment: May 15th, 2015.
In case of late registration, the fees will be increased by 50%.
Further Information
Questions may be directed to the local workshop organizers’ secretariat, Susana Sardinha, (CEEAplA and University of the Azores):
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Local Organizing Committee:
Mário Fortuna, CEEAplA and University of the Azores (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Francisco Silva, CEEAplA and University of the Azores (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Luz Paramío, CEEAplA and University of the Azores (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Questions about INFER may be directed to the Chair of the INFER Workshop Committee, Camelia Turcu (University of Orléans and INFER):
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Advanced Training in Economic Analysis and Management: Module 4 – Regional Economics, April 20-24, 2015 – OCP Policy Center, Rabat, Morocco
Advanced Training in Economic Analysis and Management: Module 4 – Regional Economics
April 20-24, 2015 – OCP Policy Center, Rabat, Morocco
Lecturer: Prof. Eduardo Haddad – University of Sao Paulo (Brazil)
Course Outline
This course will introduce students to some of the commonly-used tool kits in regional economics that help understanding and interpreting the complexity of the spatial structure of sub-national economies. Emphasis in the course will be given to the analysis of integrated inter-regional systems. I have selected some of the various available techniques, ranging from spatial data analysis and classical Leontief input-output analysis to inter-regional computable general equilibrium modeling, which constitutes nowadays one of the main research frontiers in regional modeling. In addition to presenting the bases of the selected methods, I will discuss applications for different countries (Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco and Portugal) related to topics of interest for regional policy makers, including regional economic development, domestic and international trade, transportation infrastructure, exploitation of natural resources, climate change, government transfers, tourism and regional interdependence.
Program
Day 1 (April 20) – Spatial Data
9:15–10:30: Measures of Concentration, Specialization, and Localization
10:30-10h50: Coffee break
10:50-12:15: Exploratory Spatial Data Analysis (ESDA) – Geovisualization Tutorial
Lunch
14:00-15:30: Exploratory Spatial Data Analysis (ESDA) – Global Spatial Autocorrelation
15:30-15:50: Coffee Break
15:50-17:15: Exploratory Spatial Data Analysis (ESDA) – Local Spatial Autocorrelation
Day 2 (April 21) – Economic Impact Analysis
9:15–10:30: Economic Base Models
10:30-10h50: Coffee break
10:50-12:15: Input-Output Models Text
Lunch
14:00-15:30: Inter-regional Input-Output Models Text
15:30-15:50: Coffee Break
15:50-17:15: Application: Tourism Multipliers (Azores and Brazil) Paper1 Paper2
Day 3 (April 22) – Economic Impact Analysis
9:15–10:30: CGE Models
10:30-10h50: Coffee break
10:50-12:15: Inter-regional CGE Models Text
Lunch
14:00-15:30: Application: Climate Change (Brazil and Lebanon) Paper1 Paper2Paper3
15:30-15:50: Coffee Break
15:50-17:15: Application: Natural Resources (Brazil and VALE) Paper
Day 4 (April 23) – Trade and Networks
9:15–10:30: Application: Trade Liberalization (Colombia) Paper
10:30-10h50: Coffee break
10:50-12:15: Application: Domestic Integration (Colombia, Egypt and Lebanon)Paper1 Paper2 Paper3
Lunch
14:00-15:30: Application: Port Infrastructure (Brazil) / Unexpected Events (Lebanon) Paper1 Paper2
15:30-15:50: Coffee Break
15:50-17:15: Application: Government Transfers as Regional Policies (Brazil)Paper1 Paper2
Day 5 (April 24) – Mobility, Accessibility and Productivity in Inter-regional Systems
9:15–10:30: Application: Intra-Urban Transportation Infrastructure – Passengers (Sao Paulo Metropolitan Area) Paper
10:30-10h50: Coffee break
10:50-12:15: Application: Inter-regional Transportation Infrastructure – Cargo (Minas Gerais, Brazil) Paper
Lunch
14:30-16:00: Application: Tourism Infrastructure and Mega-Sport Events (Brazil)Paper
16:00-16:15: Coffee Break
16:15-17:30: Application: Network Analysis (Brazil) / Regionalization (Morocco)Paper
All information at: http://www.usp.br/nereus/?p=3812
Michael Moore, February 27, 1981 - April 8, 2015
Michael Moore
Michael was a huge fan of golf and the Detroit Tigers. He also loved attending many Notre Dame Football games. Michael had a passion for craft beer and enjoyed exploring and learning about breweries. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and contagious smile.
Michael is survived by, significant other, Jeanette E. Eckert, mother, Patricia A. Moore; siblings, Lynsey (Richard) Corwin, Andy Moore, Kiel Moore, Matthew Moore; niece, Angelee Coleman; grandmother, Mildred Harmon; beloved dog, Magglio; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by, father, Kim Moore; grandparents, Richard Harmon, and Wilford and Beatrice Moore.
Fink to full Mike’s obituary - http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Michael-Moore&lc=6868&pid=174597785&mid=6397175.
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