Die Monopolkommission ist ein unabhängiges Beratungsgremium, das die Bundesregierung und die gesetzgebenden Körperschaften auf den Gebieten der Wettbewerbspolitik, des Wettbewerbsrechts und der Regulierung berät. Ihre Gutachten werden veröffentlicht. Ihre Stellung und Aufgaben sind in den §§ 44 bis 47 sowie in § 42 Abs. 5 des Gesetzes gegen Wettbewerbsbeschränkungen (GWB) sowie im Eisenbahnregulierungsgesetz (ERegG), Energiewirtschaftsgesetz (EnWG), Telekommunikationsgesetz (TKG) und Postgesetz (PostG) geregelt. Nach § 44 Abs. 1 GWB erstellt die Monopolkommission alle zwei Jahre ein Hauptgutachten, in dem sie den Stand und die absehbare Entwicklung der Unternehmenskonzentration in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland beurteilt, die Anwendung der kartellrechtlichen Vorschriften würdigt sowie zu sonstigen aktuellen wettbewerbspolitischen Fragen Stellung nimmt. Die Monopolkommission erstellt ferner anlassbezogene Sondergutachten nach eigenem Ermessen (§ 44 Abs. 1 Satz 4 GWB), im besonderen Auftrag der Bundesregierung (§ 44 Abs. 1 Satz 3 GWB) sowie im Ministererlaubnisverfahren (§ 42 Abs. 5 Satz 1 GWB), Die Monopolkommission hat außerdem gesetzliche Gutachtenaufträge im Bereich der Netzindustrien. Sie nimmt – jeweils alle zwei Jahre – Stellung zur Wettbewerbsentwicklung auf den Eisenbahnmärkten (§ 78 ERegG), auf den Märkten der leitungsgebundenen Versorgung mit Elektrizität und Gas (§ 62 EnWG), auf den Märkten des Postwesens (§ 44 PostG i.V.m. § 121 Abs. 2 TKG) sowie auf den Telekommunikationsmärkten (§ 121 Abs. 2 TKG).
Public Economics & Economic Policy (JEL H)
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Urban, Rural and Transportation Economics (JEL R)
Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics (JEL E)
Econometrics, Statistics and Quantitative Methods (JEL C)
Agricultural and Environmental Economics (JEL Q)
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IRPPS - Institute for Research on Population and Social Policies
The Imo State University (IMSU) in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria was established in 1981 through law No. 4 passed by the Imo State House of Assembly. The university admitted the first intake of 392 pioneer students on October 23, 1981. After the creation of Abia State in 1991, the Uturu campus of the university became the Abia State University. Imo State University is a fully functional University. Most of the programmes of the University have obtained full accreditation from National Universities Commission of Nigeria. The result of the 1999/2000 accreditation exercise of the National Universities Commission confirmed that high rate and acceptance of the University by the Nigerian public. The University was ranked 1st among all State Universities in Nigeria and the 10th overall among both State and Federal Universities. The University scored 100% in 2006 and 2007 accreditation visit, with all programmes visited getting accreditation. The mission of Imo State University is to encourage the advancement of learning through teaching and research. To foster creativity, discipline, and inventiveness, as well as patriotism and community service in Imo State of Nigeria in particular, Nigeria in general, and the world at large. Within the ambit of its legislated and conventionally understood mandate, which is to extend higher education to all qualified persons, the Imo State University has set for itself the target of becoming a first class university. It is determined to promote academic pursuits to the highest possible standards while retaining community services as one of the cornerstones of its raison d’ etre.
IÉSEG is an internationally oriented and highly rigorous school with a strong commitment to social responsibility. Over a period of 18 months, the whole IÉSEG community (students, academic and administrative staff, alumni, corporate representatives) took part in a deep visioning process to define what the School will be in 2025. This collaborative process was based on a thorough analysis of the School’s strengths, areas for improvement, its roots and values, as well as an identification of future trends in society and higher education. The new VISION for IÉSEG which emerged from this collaborative effort was: “In 2025, IÉSEG will be a unique international hub empowering changemakers for a better society”. The Vision that was determined for the School has provided the foundation for the development of the School’s next strategic plan for 2016 – 2021. OUR MISSION : To educate managers to be inspiring, intercultural and ethical pioneers of change To create knowledge that nurtures innovative leaders To promote creative solutions for and with responsible organizations OUR VALUES (SUMMARIZED BY THE ACRONYM ARISE) : Accomplishment We support members of the IÉSEG community to go the ‘extra mile’, forging their own path and achieving meaningful goals in life. Responsibility We take into account the impact of all our decisions and activities on people, the planet and business. Integrity We, students and staff, act ethically in a consistent way in all of our personal and professional activities. Solidarity We pay particular care and attention to everyone by fostering inclusiveness in all our activities. Engagement We are actively, and collectively, committed to making a positive impact. THE SCHOOL HAS IDENTIFIED THREE PRINCIPAL AXES TO DEVELOP THIS UNIQUE POSITIONING, TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION AND ITS OBJECTIVES: developing a unique student learning experience the international reputation of research and the international orientation of the School and its multicultural community These three principal axes are integrated into a global approach, based on the School’s values, and notably the entire IÉSEG community’s strong sense of responsibility and engagement.
Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV)
The Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV) is an independent non-governmental think-tank, analyzing social, political and economic policy issues facing Turkey. Based in Istanbul, TESEV was founded in 1994 to serve as a bridge between academic research and policy-making process in Turkey. By opening new channels for policy-oriented dialogue and research, TESEV aims to promote the role of civil society in the democratic process and seeks to share its research findings with the widest possible audience. In order to do so, TESEV organizes regular seminars and conferences, bringing together specialists and policymakers from Turkey and abroad to discuss issues of current concern. It releases project reports, books, pamphlets, policy watch briefings and seminar proceedings aimed at general readership. TESEV focuses on the most urgent and important policy questions facing Turkey and its neighbourhood in the new century. tesev
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
The National Bank of Slovakia was established in 1993 in Bratislava as the central bank of Slovakia. It is a member of the European System of Central Banks and the Eurosystem. The National Bank of Slovakia is an independent financial institution and works towards maintaining price stability. The bank represents the country in regards to global money market transactions and international financial institutions.
Institute of World Economy and International Relations
The *Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences* (IMEMO RAN) was established in 1956 and it is the successor to the Institute of World Economy and International Affairs, which existed from 1925 to 1948. Soon after the establishment, the Institute gained the reputation of an important centre of integrated fundamental and applied socio-economic, political and policy-oriented research on the analysis of the main trends of world development; and the Institute is unique in this way in our country. As time went by, the Institute gave birth to a series of problem-regional research institutions - the Institute for the USA and Canadian Studies, the Institute for African Studies, the Institute of the International Labor Movement, etc. However, IMEMO still remains one-of-a-kind in terms of the scale and complexity of the research on the scientific issues by the analytical center.
Swiss Society for Financial Market Research (SGF)
The Swiss Society for Financial Market Research (SGF) was established in 1986 by a group of Swiss economists in St. Gallen, Switzerlad. SGF strives to promote the field of modern finance and communication between international scholars and professionals. SGF publishes a quarterly journal, the Financial Markets and Portfolio Management, to achieve the previously mentioned aims. <p grenzenlos-wohnen
The MIT community is driven by a shared purpose: to make a better world through education, research, and innovation. We are fun and quirky, elite but not elitist, inventive and artistic, obsessed with numbers, and welcoming to talented people regardless of where they come from. Founded to accelerate the nation’s industrial revolution, MIT is profoundly American. With ingenuity and drive, our graduates have invented fundamental technologies, launched new industries, and created millions of American jobs. At the same time, and without the slightest sense of contradiction, MIT is profoundly global(opens in new window). Our community gains tremendous strength as a magnet for talent from around the world. Through teaching, research, and innovation, MIT’s exceptional community pursues its mission of service to the nation and the world. Mission The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century. The Institute is committed to generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge, and to working with others to bring this knowledge to bear on the world’s great challenges. MIT is dedicated to providing its students with an education that combines rigorous academic study and the excitement of discovery with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community. We seek to develop in each member of the MIT community the ability and passion to work wisely, creatively, and effectively for the betterment of humankind. Faculty For MIT’s faculty — just over 1,000 in number — cutting-edge research and education are inseparable. Each feeds the other. When they’re not busy pioneering the frontiers of their fields, MIT faculty members play a vital role in shaping the Institute’s vibrant campus community — as advisors, coaches, heads of houses, mentors, committee members, and much more. Cambridge & Boston MIT is an integral part of its host city of Cambridge, a diverse and vibrant community noted for its intellectual life, history, and thriving innovation climate. With a campus nestled between Central and Kendall Squares, and across the Charles River from Boston’s Back Bay, the Institute is optimally positioned to collaborate with its neighbors and to contribute to its community.
The Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI)
The Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI) was established in 2006 as an independent consultancy firm and nonprofit think tank dedicated to developing countries, and the Horn of Africa. HESPI develops and provides social and economic policy analysis for interested parties, such as the public and private sector. HESPI promotes excellent research in order to alleviate poverty and develop economic growth.
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (WIIW)
The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (WIIW) was established in 1973 as a research institution for the understanding and promotion of international economics. WIIW mainly focuses on research areas concerning labor and migration, regional development, sectoral studies, and microeconomic analysis. At a glance Forty years of know-how … The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies – wiiw – is one of the principle centres for research on Central, East and Southeast Europe with more than 40 years of experience. Over the years, we have broadened our expertise, increasing our regional coverage – to European integration, the countries of Wider Europe and selected issues of the global economy – and expanding the research areas we work on. At present, our thematic work is focused on macroeconomic developments and structural change, international economics, labour markets and social issues, as well as on selected issues related to sectoral and regional economic developments. wiiw is an independent, non-profit institution. Our staff serves the public and clients alike, delivering economic analyses and research, forecasts, statistical data and policy advice. A package of our services is available for subscription (membership service). … with an international staff … We have a team of highly skilled professionals, most of whom are multilingual and have an intimate knowledge of the region. Our economists and statisticians are often native to and permanently in close contact with institutions, reseachers and policy makers in the countries they cover. Our economists closely follow developments in their respective countries and regions and are frequently involved in local policy debates. Our greatest strength lies in the application of comparative regional and cross-country analyses. … reliable and up-to-date statistical data … The institute is uniquely positioned thanks to its wide range of statistical databases and expertise in dealing with complex or ‘difficult’ datasets and data collection. Our analyses are based on primary sources and data obtained directly from the countries we cover. Our databases are updated in a timely manner and cross-checked with international databases. Our experience enables us to make educated judgements in solving issues such as breaks in time series and cross-country comparability problems, ultimately leading to consistent, comparable and reliable series of indicators. The high quality of our data enables us to perform long-term analyses that may also serve as a basis for assessments of future trends. … linked to the international scientific community We believe in teamwork and the exchange of information as the optimal means of securing outstanding analyses and forecasts. Close cooperation with an international network of academics helps us to challenge our views and ensures that our research orientation and methodologies are state-of-the-art. wiiw annual reports (in German) / Jahresberichte wiiw Annual Reports describe the institute’s activities, employees, organizational structure and finances. Jahresbericht 2018 | Konferenzen, Seminare und Vorträge im Jahr 2018 Jahresbericht 2017 | Konferenzen, Seminare und Vorträge im Jahr 2017 Jahresbericht 2016 | Konferenzen, Seminare und Vorträge im Jahr 2016 Jahresbericht 2015 Jahresbericht 2014 Jahresbericht 2013 Jahresbericht 2012 Jahresbericht 2011
The Carnegie Moscow Center was established in Moscow, Russia as a subdivision of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The Center produces excellent research concerning international scholarship, independent of commercial or government interests. Furthermore, the Center organizes seminars, presentations, conferences and roundtables regarding foreign policy, international security, and international relations.
Research Centre on Industrial and Public Economics (CREIP) – Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)
The CREIP (Research Centre on Industrial and Public Economics), created in 2010, is a research centre based at the Department of Economics of the Universitat Rovira i Virgili. The CREIP provides a focus for the research activities of all of the members, including a forum for the dissemination of scientific knowledge, through seminars and working papers. The Centre has a network of expertise on several areas (namely on Public Economics and on Industrial Economics) on which to draw for academic research and consultancy. The CREIP consists of researchers from different areas of Economics, mainly Regional Economics, Environmental Economics and Markets and Institutions. The goal of the CREIP is to carry out core analytical research in the fields of Public Economics and Industrial Economics. The activities of the CREIP include the organisation of seminars, workshops, international conferences and the provision of organisational assistance to the research activities of the members. Until November 2013 the CREIP has been directed by Maria Llop, associate professor in the Department of Economics of the Universitat Rovira i Virgili, and the academic secretary has been Josep Maria Arauzo, associate professor in the Department of Economics of the Universitat Rovira i Virgili. Currently, the Director of the CREIP is Bernd Theilen, associate professor of the Department of Economics, and the academic secretary is Ricardo Flores, associate professor of the Departament of Economics.
Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC)
The Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to the understanding and promotion of global topics concerning conflict, peace, and conversion studies. The BICC works frequently with governments, private organizations, NGOs, and universities around the world. wsj
Laval University (LU) was established in 1663 as a public academic institution in Quebec, Canada. Approximately 28,900 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students are enrolled in programs concerning art, medicine, education, forestry, food and administrative sciences. Furthermore, LU has been ranked as a top ten Canadian university.
The University of Antwerp (UA) was founded as a public academic institution in Antwerpen, Belgium in 2003. UA has approximately 23,000 Belgian and international students enrolled in its reputable faculties, which makes the university the third largest in the region. UA offers intensive programs to its students concerning design sciences, law, applied economics and engineering, medical and health sciences, social and political sciences, as well as numerous others. University of Antwerp Mission Statement The University of Antwerp is a young, dynamic and forward-thinking university. It integrates the assets of its historical roots with its ambition to contribute positively to society. The University of Antwerp develops, provides access to and disseminates scientific knowledge through research, teaching and academic service to the community and accomplishes these tasks in a spirit of academic freedom and responsibility. The University of Antwerp espouses active pluralism. In that spirit, it stimulates critical research and teaching, reflection and debate on scientific, social, philosophical and ethical questions. The University of Antwerp develops, unlocks and disseminates scientific knowledge through research, education and services in a spirit of academic freedom and responsibility. The University of Antwerp promotes active pluralism. Taking this approach, we encourage critical research, education, reflection and debate around scientific, societal, philosophical and ethical issues. Internationalisation The University of Antwerp operates in a global society and we therefore aim to stimulate the international orientation of all our students and staff members. The University of Antwerp has explicitly opted for an internationally oriented interpretation of the three core tasks: teaching research service to society ​None of these tasks can be performed properly without being placed in an international context. Education Students at the University of Antwerp are offered maximum opportunities for acquiring international learning experiences. We pursue an active policy of international cooperation which aims, for example: to promote student exchanges to foster an open global vision among our students to develop international training components and study programmes to attract talented students from abroad Research In addition, the University of Antwerp conducts creative and innovative scientific research that strives for international excellence. We encourage our researchers to seek out international collaboration and to play active, prominent roles in the worldwide research community by means of scientific publications and research projects. Scientific services The same international orientation is reflected in the scientific services we provide to society. By sharing and transferring our knowledge, the University of Antwerp aims to contribute to societal progress on a global scale. In this area, we place special emphasis on university development cooperation. The University of Antwerp is pleased to welcome international students and colleagues.
International Trade and Finance Association
IT&FA’S Objectives To promote the study of international trade and finance by encouraging research in the field through the publication of scholarly works and the sponsorship of regular conferences. To encourage the internationalization of economics and business curricula. To create a general awareness of the significance of the field among professional economists as well as the public at large. In this regard, IT&FA holds two conferences each year – one an International Conference, and the other in conjunction with the Allied Social Sciences Association. Tax Status The International Trade and Finance Association (IT&FA) is a tax-exempt [Section 501 (c)(3)]non-profit, charitable organization devoted to the promotion of research in, and the study of, international trade, finance and global business issues. It is incorporated in the state of Ohio. History and Background IT&FA was founded in 1988 by a prestigious group of academics and professionals who believed that the study of “international” issues had not received the emphasis and attention that it should. The Association has professional members in over 30 countries. These include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States.