Awards
Elisabete Martins
2019 elected RSAI Fellows
RSAI is pleased to announce the election of the following Fellows in 2019:
 University College London, UK
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 University of Maryland, USA
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 Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium
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RSAI Newsletter May 2019 is now online!
Dear all,
The new RSAI Newsletter May 2019 can now be found under
https://www.regionalscience.org/images/PDF/Newsletter%202019%20May.pdf
RSPP Call for Paper | Special Issue on Regional Development in Latin-America
Call for papers for RSPP Special Issue on
“Regional Development in Latin-America”.
Dear Colleagues,
The aim of Regional Science Policy & Practice - RSPP is to promote and diffuse the understanding of human interaction in space; based on sound, rigorous and up-to-date methodologies; and focusing on real and urgent issues for peoples and places, that require adequate policy responses.
Latin America has experienced different challenges in this new era that affected many areas of Regional Science: such as migration, trade, economic growth, income inequality, poverty, regional disparity, concentration of economic activity, energy and environment, to mention just some. Therefore, this special issue will feature research (with sound methods and replicable evidence) that sheds light on the different challenges that Latin America will face in the next decades, with a special focus on regional policies which can lead to solve this issues.
The objective of this issue is to provide a better understanding of the regional economic challenges that Latin American countries are facing in the next decades. Case studies from any developing countries will be considered, as well as applied theoretical work.
Submission Guidelines: Interested Authors should send their abstract NLT December 15, 2019 to the editors of this special issue: Rafael Garduño-Rivera This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Patricio Alessandro Aroca This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Authors should submit the full papers to the regular review process of the journal until March 22, 2020. The RSPP Editors will select the papers until April 30, 2020. Early submissions are encouraged and will be processed immediately. Papers will undergo the normal refereeing process. The papers will be publish on the third Issue of 2020.
Coordinators of this Special Issue:
Rafael Garduño-Rivera This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Patricio Alessandro Aroca This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
WORKSHOP & CONFERÊNCIA | 4-7 Junho 2019, Huambo, Angola
WORKSHOP & CONFERÊNCIA
4-7 JUNHO 2019, HUAMBO, ANGOLA
Workshop sobre Modelos de Economia Regional – um enfoque nos impactos da educação, 4 e 5 Junho de 2019 | Faculdade de Economia da Universidade José Eduardo dos Santos do Huambo, Angola
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Conferência sobre Os desafios da educação para o desenvolvimento de infraestruturas, governança e sustentabilidade ambiental nos países em desenvolvimento, 6 e 7 de Junho de 2019 | Instituto Superior de Ciências da Educação (ISCED) do Huambo, Angola
Link to WORKSHOP & CONFERÊNCIA
Course on CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION ON DATA ANALYTICS AND SPATIAL ECONOMETRICS, 22-25 July 2019, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
ABOUT THE COURSE
This is a 4-day introductory training course on spatial data analysis using spatial econometrics, covering data mapping and spatial econometric modelling. Following each lecture, there will be laboratory sessions on the application of the models using R and Stata. After the training, the participants are expected to acquire knowledge and skills to conduct analysis of spatial data using R and Stata. This course is co-sponsored by the Regional Science Association International under its Nurturing Talent Programme, endorsed by the Philippine Economic Society.
COURSE OUTLINE
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Day 1 22 July 2019 |
· Overview on the uses of spatial econometric models in economics and social sciences · Causal models of interdependent outcomes · Strategies for determining appropriate patterns of interconnectedness, geographic patterns of interdependence, and other means of Identifying how neighboring units are socially, politically and economically interdependent |
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Introduction to Spatial Statistics and Spatial Interdependence |
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Day 2 23 July 2019 |
· Introduction of series of tests that will detect different patterns of spatial interdependence. · Connection of causal relationships on one’s theory to some basic econometric models including the spatial lag, spatial error and spatial-X models |
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Specification of the Spatial Interdependence |
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Day 3 24 July 2019 |
· Issues of model specification that are unique to these models · Variety of techniques used to estimate spatial econometric models including OLS, MLE and two-stage least squares |
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Estimating Spatial Econometric Models |
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Day 4 25 July 2019 |
· Calculation and visual depictions of substantive effects from a variety of spatial econometric models · Graphical and tabular techniques to provide meaningful quantities of interest from these models |
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Visualizing and Depicting Spatial Interdependence |
LECTURERS
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GIANFRANCO PIRAS, PhD Associate Professor, Economics, The Catholic University of America (https://economics.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/piras-gianfranco/index.html) |
LAWRENCE DACUYCUY, PhD Full Professor and Research Fellow, DLSU-School of Economics President, Philippine Economic Society |
For more information, visit https://www.dlsu-soe.com/dataanalytics.html.
Course on CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION ON DATA ANALYTICS AND SPATIAL ECONOMETRICS, 22-25 July 2019, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
ABOUT THE COURSE
This is a 4-day introductory training course on spatial data analysis using spatial econometrics, covering data mapping and spatial econometric modelling. Following each lecture, there will be laboratory sessions on the application of the models using R and Stata. After the training, the participants are expected to acquire knowledge and skills to conduct analysis of spatial data using R and Stata. This course is co-sponsored by the Regional Science Association International under its Nurturing Talent Programme, endorsed by the Philippine Economic Society.
COURSE OUTLINE
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Day 1 22 July 2019 |
· Overview on the uses of spatial econometric models in economics and social sciences · Causal models of interdependent outcomes · Strategies for determining appropriate patterns of interconnectedness, geographic patterns of interdependence, and other means of Identifying how neighboring units are socially, politically and economically interdependent |
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Introduction to Spatial Statistics and Spatial Interdependence |
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Day 2 23 July 2019 |
· Introduction of series of tests that will detect different patterns of spatial interdependence. · Connection of causal relationships on one’s theory to some basic econometric models including the spatial lag, spatial error and spatial-X models |
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Specification of the Spatial Interdependence |
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Day 3 24 July 2019 |
· Issues of model specification that are unique to these models · Variety of techniques used to estimate spatial econometric models including OLS, MLE and two-stage least squares |
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Estimating Spatial Econometric Models |
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Day 4 25 July 2019 |
· Calculation and visual depictions of substantive effects from a variety of spatial econometric models · Graphical and tabular techniques to provide meaningful quantities of interest from these models |
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Visualizing and Depicting Spatial Interdependence |
LECTURERS
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GIANFRANCO PIRAS, PhD Associate Professor, Economics, The Catholic University of America (https://economics.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/piras-gianfranco/index.html) |
LAWRENCE DACUYCUY, PhD Full Professor and Research Fellow, DLSU-School of Economics President, Philippine Economic Society |
For more information, visit https://www.dlsu-soe.com/dataanalytics.html.
Job position: Sir John G Crawford Chair in Agricultural Economics
Apply now
Job no:529267
Work type: Continuing
Location: Canberra / ACT
Categories: Academic
Salary package: Salary in the professorial range, plus 17% superannuation
Position overview
The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region.
Crawford School of Public Policy is one of four Schools within CAP. The School’s approach to public policy draws upon disciplinary excellence in the core areas of economics, government, environment and development, and also deep geographical knowledge of Asia and the Pacific, including Australia. Crawford School is the University's gateway to public policy and one of the great public policy schools of the world.
The Sir John G Crawford Chair in Agricultural Economics will be located within the Arndt-Corden Department of Economics. The Arndt-Corden Department of Economics (ACDE) works on theoretical and applied problems of international economics and development, with particular emphasis on the countries of Southeast, Northeast and South Asia, and the Southwest Pacific.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding leader in the field of international agricultural economics to fill the position of the Sir John G Crawford Chair in Agricultural Economics. The Professor will provide high-level research and teaching leadership within the Crawford School of Public Policy. The Professor will undertake internationally acclaimed research in the field of agricultural economics, particularly of the Asia Pacific region, and will engage externally to shape and influence public policy. The successful candidate will conduct research, education (teaching and supervision) and policy engagement for the Department, School, CAP and the wider University community.
The successful candidate will be a world-class senior academic, seeking a challenging and rewarding role in a high-profile, collegial academic environment.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Professor Helen Sullivan - Director, Crawford School of Public Policy: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Increasing the representation of women and academics from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds at senior levels is a strategic priority for the Crawford School. We strongly encourage applications from these groups.
ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion
Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:
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A statement addressing the selection criteria.
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A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
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Other documents, if required.
Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
Advertised: AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time
Call for Papers Special Issue of the Journal of Housing Economics on research related to Migration and Housing Markets
This special issue will feature research that sheds light on the intersection between housing markets and household or population mobility, two topics that are intrinsically linked. For example, the decision of whether and where to move is heavily influenced by housing market conditions—the levels of rents and house prices, the availability of the desired type and location of housing, and even the cost and availability of mortgage credit. At the same time, conditions in rental and housing markets are affected by the magnitudes of migrant flows into and out of the market.
Understanding the connection between migration and housing is critical for both theoretical and practical reasons. For theory, housing markets are a critical element of models of location choice, which is the core of spatial economics. On the practical side, decisions regarding geographic location and housing consumption and investment have large implications for household welfare, and therefore are relevant for policymakers. Thus, researchers and policymakers are devoting growing attention to trends in migration rates, household formation, homeownership, and housing affordability—and especially to the connections between these trends. Recent research has also highlighted how housing markets and migration choices affect local labor market growth, decline, and inequality; the convergence (or lack thereof) of economic fortunes across space; the transmission of economic shocks across geographies; and the stability of the financial system.
We welcome research on any topic that addresses the important connections between housing and migration in some way. We especially welcome empirical research that makes use of new and innovative data sources, as well as theoretical research that uses cutting-edge methods. While we expect many of the submissions to use recent data, we are open to historical analyses, especially ones that shed light on contemporary discussions and debates. We are open to analysis of more and less developed economies.
Papers must be of sufficient analytical rigor to meet the customary standards of the journal. Timeliness is very important, as the editors and the journal seek to limit delays between the acceptance of manuscripts and eventual publication. Submissions should be made before January 15th, 2020 to http://ees.elsevier.com/jhec/. Early submissions will be considered promptly.
Special editors are Kyle Mangum (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and Raven Molloy (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Advance notice: Wiley Online Library – scheduled platform upgrade June 15th
Dear Colleague,
Over the weekend of June 15th and 16th, Wiley Online Library will undergo a major but routine platform upgrade to ensure continued high levels of security and performance, and enable us to provide the very latest technology and functionality for all our partners and users. We know that you appreciate hearing about developments like this in advance.
The upgrade is scheduled to take place from Saturday June 15th to Sunday June 16th. During this time, Wiley Online Library will remain fully available for users. Content will be fully discoverable by search engines, and readers and researchers will be able to search, find, and read content as usual. For the limited period of the upgrade Wiley Online Library will not be updated with new content, and users with accounts will not be able to update their details (for example, to change preferences for contents alerts).
If you have any questions, please contact your Journal Manager.
Best regards,
Wiley Online Library Product Team
IV International Congress on Environmental and Territorial Sustainability, 18-20 September 2019, México
Dear Colleagues and Participants,
We write you to inform that the date for registration to the ¨IV International Congress on Environmental and Territorial Sustainability¨, which will take place between the 18th and 20th of September 2019, has been extended till sunday 30th of June.
This will be the deadline for the Congress registration and for sending the abstracts.
Enclosed you will find the templates for the abstracts and the updated agenda. You can register for the event through the following link: https://forms.gle/vkCaZJwyQpXz34S99
It would be a pleasure for us to count on your participation at the event, as of your papers which, in case of being presented, could be published according to the indicated conditions.
Warm greetings,
The organization,
FISAT
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