Since its foundation, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has stood for scientific and value-driven education, research and knowledge transfer. We are free thinkers with expertise and A Broader Mind. And we work together to build a better world for people and the planet. University with a focus on society The world is facing major challenges, while there are growing divisions within society. This calls for science with a conscience. With our expertise, open mindedness, enterprising spirit and multidisciplinary approach, we work on developing sustainable solutions that impact society. We focus on four profile themes: Connected World, Governance for Society, Human Health and Life Sciences, and Science for Sustainability. Unique and multidisciplinary university VU Amsterdam is a unique university with faculties in the humanities, STEM, social sciences and medical sciences. Our education and research are closely linked. We combine our top position in research with a strong social orientation, which has resulted in an excellent international reputation. Our education and research are distinctly multidisciplinary. This is reinforced by the fact that our faculties are all located on one campus. We are a true campus university in the heart of the Zuidas Knowledge District, sharing its excellent national and international position and accessibility. MISSION, CORE VALUES & AMBITIONS Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: societal impact At Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, we attach great importance to the societal impact of our education and research. Personal development and social involvement are key parts of our vision on education, in which individual differences are seen as a strength. This allows us to develop innovations and insights that contribute to a better world. VU Amsterdam Strategy 2020-2025 VU Amsterdam has a strategic plan: Strategy 2020-2025. This strategy is the result of the hard work and dedication of the entire VU Amsterdam community. Strategy 2020-2025 sets out the ambitions, objectives and policy measures for the next five years and describes the four profile themes VU Amsterdam focuses on. Freedom in responsibility: three core values Academic research and education at VU Amsterdam is characterized by a high level of ambition, and encourages free and open communications and ideas. VU Amsterdam stands for universal university values such as academic freedom and independence.The basic philosophy of VU Amsterdam is expressed in three core values: responsible open personally engaged
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BI Norwegian Business School is one the largest business schools in Europe, ranked as number one in Norway and are among the top 1 % that have the three most important international accreditations: EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. Faculty and research BI's researchers contribute with research at the top international level. This contributes to new knowledge that provides better decisions, smarter ways of doing things, as well as new products and services. Research and teaching at BI Norwegian Business School is organised under nine departments covering the range of business school disciplines: Department of Accounting and Operations Management Department of Communication and Culture Department of Data Science and Analytics Department of Economics Department of Finance Department of Law and Governance Department of Leadership and Organizational Behaviour Department of Marketing Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship BI Norwegian Business School has also formed research centers for specific fields of expertise. These research centers gather groups of world-leading researchers to continuously deliver excellent research through the study of a clearly defined theory, phenomenon or context. Accreditations and rankings Three accreditations are especially important for a business school with international ambitions: the European EQUIS (European Quality Improvement Systems), the American AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and the British AMBA (The Association of MBAs). Schools that achieve all three of these accreditations are called Triple Crown Schools, and they are in a class of their own among international business schools. Less than 1 % of business schools worldwide have achieved triple accreditation. The accreditations are proof of BI's rigorous standards. BI also achieves good results in the most reputable rankings of business schools, such as Financial Times Ranking and Eduniversals Top Business Schools Worldwide. The last five years BI have been among the twenty best in Europe. Ranking differs from accreditation in that the institution is measured against the other participant schools based on a set of criteria. These criteria are related to characteristics of the alumni, the programme and the institution. Studying at BI Norwegian Business School Bachelor programmes Master programmes Exchange programme Summer School at BI Executive Education PhD PhD Scholarships The doctoral programme leads to a PhD degree and is a four-year full-time study programme, including 25% teaching responsibilities. There are no tuition fees in the PhD programme at BI. However, in order to have an application to the PhD programme at BI considered, you need to have funding. It is not possible to self-fund a PhD at BI. There are three different ways of funding your PhD at BI: Open scholarship (funded by BI) Scholarship linked to a research project Industrial PhD Read more about the different scholarships Campus Campus Oslo is a modern building with technology-rich facilities. You can explore it by taking our virtual tour. It’s located in a popular city area of Norway’s capital, Oslo, and within walking distance you will find restaurants, a cinema, a shopping center and coffee shops. In Oslo you have the perfect combination of urban lifestyle, peaceful countryside, and active coastal living. Our Mission At BI, students, academics and business professionals co-create a more sustainable future. We do this by pursuing academic excellence and shaping future careers and businesses, through internationally acclaimed research, high quality education and close interaction with business and society. Focus and values The importance of sustainability, the impact of digital technology and the ability to work effectively in an international context is integrated into all programmes. We strive to facilitate for student success, build entrepreneur mindsets, and contribute to sustainable development and corporate responsibility. We demonstrate collegiality by contributing to an inclusive work environment in which curiosity and interest in each other are valued. At BI Norwegian Business School, we aspire to: conduct advanced international research develop attractive and responsible graduates who combine the knowledge and skills to work effectively and successfully in an international and digital workplace contributes to innovation and value creation through sustainable business practices Contact Telephone: +47 464 10 000 Email: info@bi.no Postal aldresse: BI Norwegian Business School NO-0442 Oslo Visiting adresse: BI Norwegian Business School Nydalsveien 37 0484 Oslo
The University of Luxembourg offers the following master programmes for economists: Master in Accounting and Audit Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Master of Science in Finance and Economics with 5 track specialisations: Banking Investment Management Risk Management Financial Economics Sustainable Finance Master of Science in Quantitative Economics and Finance Master in Wealth Management About the University of Luxembourg Founded in 2003 Multilingual, international, research-oriented 1960 internal staff supporting 270 professors, assistant professors and lecturers in their teaching Close to the European institutions and to Luxembourg’s financial centre Three faculties, three interdisciplinary centres Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance The Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) The Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) Studies 14 bachelor degrees, 42 master degrees and doctoral education based on the Bologna Accords 16 vocational training and lifelong learning training courses Bachelor students have to spend one semester abroad Multilingualism: programmes generally taught in two languages French/English or French/German, some in three and some entirely taught in English Academic staff originates from 20 different countries 6,423 students originating from 125 different countries Research Supporting 6 existing pillars of excellence & growing cross-disciplinary themes 17 research units 7 endowed chairs 4 doctoral schools Contact E-mail: fdef.communication@uni.lu
Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS), University of Mannheim
Open Applications for Doctoral Program in Economics – 25 doctoral positions Doctoral Programs in Accounting, Finance and Taxation – 12 doctoral positions About The Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS) at the University of Mannheim offers outstanding opportunities for highly qualified students with strong quantitative skills and a passion for research to pursue a doctoral degree in Business, Economics or the Social Sciences. Benefit from an internationally recognized interdisciplinary teaching and training concept across the boundaries of the economic and social sciences that will lay the foundation for a successful research career. Conduct research in a stimulating research environment across the program disciplines. Our courses are taught by distinguished and dedicated faculty members. Our excellent libraries will support you with your research. Within our three Doctoral Centers we offer 12 Doctoral Programs Center for Doctoral Studies in Business (CDSB) Accounting Finance Information Systems Management Marketing Operations Management Taxation Center for Doctoral Studies in Economics (CDSE) Economics Center for Doctoral Studies in Social Sciences (CDSS) Political Science Psychology Sociology Social Data Science Rankings #1 in Germany in Accounting and Finance, #2 inBusiness and Management, and #3 in Economics and Econometrics – QS University Rankings 2025 (ranking by subject) #2 in Germany in Political Science and #3 in Business Administration, Finance, and Management – Shanghai Ranking 2025 (ranking by subject) #3 in Germany in Business & Economics and Social Sciences – Times Higher Education Ranking 2025 (ranking by subject) Discover GESS All doctoral programs in English. Modern doctoral education with a structured course program and skills courses in teaching, academic writing, and presenting. Guaranteed funding for the duration of the program. Stimulating research environment. Work with outstanding faculty that persistently publishes in the top academic journals. Research stays with partner universities worldwide. Access to major databases and excellent libraries. Modern offices and equipment. Boost your career options with a professional job market training. No tuition fees – government funded first-class education. Contact Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences University of Mannheim B6, 30-32 68131 Mannheim, Germany Phone: + 49 621 181 2034 E-Mail: gess.office@uni-mannheim.de Website: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/gess/ LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/school/graduate-school-of-economic-and-social-sciences
Giandomenico Scarpelli graduated cum laude in Economics in 1981 and, in 1985, obtained a post-graduate diploma in banking at the University of Rome. For many years he worked for the Bank of Italy, where he dealt above all with the issuance of government securities, the Eurosystem monetary policy operations and the payment system issues. From 2019 to 2021 he was the head of the Payment System Directorate of the Bank of Italy. He was member of international groups and committees set up at the OECD and ECB. He has published, inter alia, an essay on the public debt management in Italy and a book on economics and finance in masterpieces of literature. He has always been interested in questions concerning the economy in relation to the environment and after his retirement he is investigating more deeply these issues.
Simtiha Ishaq Mir is a full-time senior research fellow at the Department of Management Studies at the University of Kashmir. She has completed her Integrated Masters in Business Administration from the same department, and qualified for JKSET and UGC-JRF. She has approximately 2 years’ experience working with the Jammu and Kashmir Bank in loans/advances and KYC/AML. Her research interests include household and corporate debt, econometrics, stock market crashes, and economic crises.
Benedikt is a PhD candidate under the supervision of Justus Haucap at the Duesseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE) at Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Germany. He received his Bachelor's degree in economics from Free University Berlin, Germany, and his Master's degree in quantitative economics from University College Dublin, Ireland. Research stays during his PhD led him so far to the KU Leuven in Belgium, the George Mason University in Virginia, USA, and the University of Reading in the UK. Benedikt's research studies the economics of science and academic publishing in particular. Further, he is interested in the political economy of business cartels and innovation.
Having received his Bachelor Degree in History from Sussex University in England, William's wanderlust took him to Germany where, in 2018, he completed a Master’s Program in Global History at the Freie and Humboldt Universities. His next step took him into the world of editing, where he worked in collaboration with a number of leading European academics. William was a senior editor at INOMICS from 2018 to 2021. He has written numerous articles on the economics of climate change and gender equality, among other topics.
Anthi Chondrogianni completed her BSc in Economics at the University of Athens in 2011. In 2012, she received her MSc in Behavioural and Economic Science from the University of Warwick. She obtained a PhD in Economics from the University of Bristol in 2017, with the support of an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) scholarship. Since then, she has been a Lecturer in the School of Economics where she teaches undergraduate courses in Mathematics, Economic Principles, Intermediate Microeconomics, Industrial Economics and Behavioural Economics. Her research interests are in microeconomic theory, particularly the dynamics and incentive structures in venture capital markets and the determinants of their investment behaviour.
Hanna is an economist dedicated to bridging applied research and policymaking in the Netherlands and the EU. She recently earned a PhD in Economics from the University of Groningen, Netherlands, where her research empirically explored the economic and cultural drivers behind support for populist parties in Europe. Originally from Ukraine, Hanna has also worked at the European Central Bank and at a leading economic think tank in Kyiv, where she contributed to labour market and education policy reforms. Personal website: www.hannasakhno.com
Huaxin is a second-year PhD student at Universitat Ramon Llull (Barcelona), with an MSc in Economics from the University of Konstanz (Germany). She has been employed as a research assistant to Dr. Octasiano Valerio Mendoza with a full PhD scholarship. Her current research lines consist of China's internal migration, child development, human mobility, and COVID-19. At this moment, she has three working papers that are under review in journals. She has been a research member of two projects that are funded, respectively, by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. She is also a member of the Social Economics & Ethics Group at IQS and of the organizing committee of the 1st International Workshop on the Chinese Development Model. In February 2022, she was selected as one of the 13 recipients of SEBAP (Barcelona Economics Society Friends of the Country)'s mobility grant, which will fund her research stay at Heidelberg University. Prior to her doctoral studies, she received an Erasmus+ grant to visit the University of Essex (UK) and worked as a data analyst in Shanghai.
Caroline Elliott is a teaching-focused Professor of Economics at the University of Warwick. She is Deputy Director of The Economics Network, having worked with the organisation since its inception. At the University of Warwick Caroline is a Fellow of the Warwick International Higher Education Academy and co-led its Teaching Reward and Recognition Learning Circle in the 21/22 academic year. Caroline is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE). Her research is in the areas of Education Economics and Industrial Economics, and she has also published in Economics Pedagogy.
Michael McCann is a Senior Lecturer in economics at Nottingham Trent University. He specialises in the economics of banking and financial markets. He has extensive experience in the design and development of relevant curriculum for many courses and programmes in economics, finance, and business. He has also contributed greatly to the development of traditional and electronic distributive and open learning materials. Michael has a keen interest in active learning and assessment, with particular emphasis on the use of real-time and near-time financial data to engage students more effectively. He is an Associate Fellow of the Economics Network and has shared practice through peer reviewed journal articles, conference presentations and workshops.
Sara is an economist with a Master's degree in Economics from the German University in Cairo. She possesses a diverse educational background, having completed her Bachelor's degree with a triple major in economics, international business, and strategic management. With a keen interest in developmental economics, macroeconomics, and environmental economics, Sara actively engages in research on these subjects. Driven by her deep concern for environmental issues, Sara's recent research focuses on the profound impacts of biodiversity loss on economic growth. She also delves into the transformative potential of environmental protection policies in reshaping our economies. Currently, Sara serves as an Economic Researcher at the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development of Egypt, where she contributes her expertise to inform policy decisions. Furthermore, she enjoys sharing her knowledge and insights with a wider audience by writing for INOMICS.
I hold a Master of Philosophy in Economics from the University of Education, Winneba, where my thesis explored the "Effect of Digital Technology on Educational Inequality in Ghana". My academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science from the same institution, where I investigated the "Determinants of Retirement Savings Among Teachers in Ghana." Currently, I serve as an Assistant Lecturer at Perez University College, Winneba, where I teach Labour Economics. Additionally, I work as an Economics Tutor at Zion Girls Senior High and Excel Academy Remedial School. My past roles include being a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Education, Winneba, and an Economics Tutor at Accra Wesley Girls Senior High School. I am studying a PhD in Economics at the School of Economics, Finance and Law at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford campus. This opportunity aligns with my goal of making significant contributions through innovative research in strategic management and socio-economic issues. My academic and professional experiences have equipped me with excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills, preparing me to engage in advanced research and contribute meaningfully to the field.
Anastasia Papadopoulou is a Lecturer in Economics at the University of Bristol. Her current research on economics education encompasses enhancing student engagement, increasing their sense of belonging, and understanding assessment techniques in the field. Her primary field research is in applied microeconomic theory and experimental economics, with a particular focus on political economy. Anastasia’s current papers have been presented in several conferences and workshops. She holds a PhD from the University of Leicester (2021) and she has previously taught also at the University of Athens, the University of Portsmouth, and the Open University. Anastasia is currently co-organizing the economics education seminar series at the University of Bristol, as well as co-leading a peer mentoring scheme for undergraduate students.
Stefania Simion is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Bristol. Her primary field research is in applied microeconomics, with a particular focus on education and gender economics. In terms of pedagogy, her current work focuses on incorporating more data analysis skills in undergraduate courses and improving student engagement and their sense of belonging. Stefania's research has been presented in several conferences and workshops. She holds a PhD from the Queen Mary University of London, and she has previously taught also at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Malta. Stefania is currently co-leading a peer mentoring scheme for undergraduate students.
Professor Steven Proud is a Professor of Economics Education at the University of Bristol. He has over 20 years of experience of teaching, and related teaching administration. His research is focussed on the education of economics, and the economics of education. Steven Proud is a member of the executive group of the Economics Network, and leads the collaboration with INOMICS. Alongside this, he is chair of the Royal Economic Society's Professional Development and Education Committee, and is the Lead Editor for the Journal of Economics Education.
ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research
The ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research in Mannheim is a nonprofit and independent institute with the legal form of a limited liability company (GmbH). Founded in 1990 on the basis of a public-private initiative in the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg in co-operation with the University of Mannheim, ZEW is one of Germany's leading economic research institutes, and enjoys a strong reputation throughout Europe. ZEW pursues four key objectives: • To conduct research of the highest quality • To provide exceptional economic policy advising • To train young economists, and • To inform the professional and lay public The institute focuses on decision-makers in politics, economics, and administration, scientists in the national and international arena as well as the interested public. Regular interviews on the situation on the financial markets and the economic situation of the information industry as well as the large-scale annual study on innovation activities in the German economy are representative for the different types of information provided by ZEW to the public. ZEW Research Efforts Under the leadership of Prof. Achim Wambach, PhD, the president of the Institute, and Thomas Kohl, the director of business and administration, ZEW currently employs a staff of about 195 in six research departments, three research groups, and three service areas. In order to ensure a high standard of excellence in research, ZEW promotes international co-operation with universities (e.g. integration in doctoral programmes) and the ongoing development of its staff by granting periods of paid release from normal project work. These sabbaticals can be used for postgraduate doctorates, postdoctoral theses, or fellowships at renowned universities and research institutions. ZEW's guiding mission is to study the "optimal performance of markets and institutions in Europe". To this end, ZEW applies a plurality of methodologies, with a clear focus on microeconomic and microeconometric research. The institute co-operates closely with other scientific disciplines to address research questions. In this context, the research institute distinguishes itself, inter alia, in the analysis of internationally comparative questions in the European context and in the creation of data bases which are eminently important as a basis for scientific research. In addition, ZEW provides external persons and bodies with excerpts of selected data stocks for the purpose of scientific research. The high quality of ZEW's research work was confirmed in 1998, when the German Council of Science and Humanities evaluated ZEW and recommended its inclusion in the joint state and federal funding programme. Since 2005, the Institute has received basic funding from this programme. ZEW is a member of the Leibniz Association, a network of research institutes with outstanding scientific qualifications. Evaluations in regular intervals ensure the quality of the work performed in the research units and its orientation towards the institute's research programme. Evaluations are carried out by the Scientific Advisory Council of ZEW, which is composed of renowned German and foreign scientists as well as of executives from the economy and public administration.
It is the main governing body of the Federal Reserve System. It is charged with overseeing the Federal Reserve Banks and with helping implement monetary policy of the United States. The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. It performs five general functions to promote the effective operation of the U.S. economy and, more generally, the public interest. The Federal Reserve conducts the nation’s monetary policy to promote maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates in the U.S. economy; promotes the stability of the financial system and seeks to minimize and contain systemic risks through active monitoring and engagement in the U.S. and abroad; promotes the safety and soundness of individual financial institutions and monitors their impact on the financial system as a whole; fosters payment and settlement system safety and efficiency through services to the banking industry and the U.S. government that facilitate U.S.-dollar transactions and payments; and promotes consumer protection and community development through consumer-focused supervision and examination, research and analysis of emerging consumer issues and trends, community economic development activities, and the administration of consumer laws and regulations.