20th South-Eastern European Economic Research Workshop 24-25 November 2026
Suggested topics: Consistent with its tradition, it welcomes both theoretical and empirical contributions the following topics, including but not limited to: Monetary Policy in an Era of Elevated Uncertainty: Inflation persistence, supply side shocks, exchange rates and policy transmission, and central bank communication. Artificial Intelligence, Productivity and Economic Growth: Implications for labour markets, innovation, investment and the natural rate of interest. Digital Transformation of Finance and Payments: CBDCs, tokenisation, instant payments, stablecoins and the future of monetary systems, including the role of governance, credibility and institutional adaptation. Climate Risks, Energy Transition and Macroeconomic Outcomes: Implications for central banks and financial regulators. Micro Data, Big Data and New Methods in Economic Analysis: machine learning and AI applications in macroeconomics and finance. Household Finance, Financial Inclusion and Economic Well-being: Evidence from surveys, experiments and administrative datasets. Economic Forecasting and Risk Assessment: Advances in machine learning, AI and nowcasting techniques for policy analysis. Authors interested in presenting their research are welcome to submit extended abstracts or, preferably, full paper drafts along with a short bio, to: BoAresearchworkshop@bankofalbania.org. The submission deadline is 1 September 2026. In your submission, please tell us whether you would be willing to act as a discussant of another paper presented in the workshop. Submitted papers will be reviewed by our Selection Committee, which will notify the authors of accepted papers by 15 September 2026.
The Bank of Albania is pleased to announce the organization of the XX edition of the Economic Research Workshop for Southeast Europe, which will take place in Tirana, on November 24 and 25, 2026. Over the last two decades, this workshop has become an important forum for discussing innovative research and has fostered the exchange of views among researchers from the Bank of Albania, central banks in the region and beyond, as well as domestic and foreign financial and academic institutions, on issues mainly related to central banking. The central theme of this edition will be: “Monetary Policy, Financial Stability and Artificial Intelligence in a World of High Uncertainty” . Following our tradition, the workshop is open to interdisciplinary research and welcomes both theoretical and empirical approaches, on topics related to central banking, monetary policy, financial stability, economic development and others related to economics and finance. The keynote speaker for this event will be: Prof. Harald Uhlig , professor of economics at the University of Chicago..
Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics (JEL E)
TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution. At the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Institute of Political Science, the Chair of Political Science with a focus on International Politics offers a temporary position as Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/x) (subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L) starting December 1, 2026. The position is limited until September 30, 2028, with the option of extension subject to the availability of resources. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further academic qualification. Tasks: contribution to the teaching (in English and German) and research activities of the Chair of Political Science with a focus on International Politics independent teaching in the field of International Relations/International Politics, including teaching interdisciplinary courses together with colleagues from International Law and International Economics (4 academic hours/2 courses per term), above all in the BA and MA “International Relations” programs offered by the Center for International Studies (ZIS) supervision of final theses (at Bachelor’s and Master’s level) administrative and representative tasks, including participation in departmental and faculty committees expanding your own profile in research and teaching Requirements: a very good university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Political Science or a related Social Science discipline a very good PhD degree in Political Science, International Relations or related Social Science discipline excellent expertise in the field of international relations and international organizations excellent written and oral communication skills in English and German proven ability to work in teams and professional experience in academia, including teaching and university administration Desired: solid competences in quantitative and/or qualitative methods or mixed-methods procedures expertise at the intersection of International Politics/International Law or International Political Economy/Macroeconomics expertise in Peace and Conflict Studies or European Integration proven interdisciplinary openness and ability to work across disciplines pertinent publications in scholarly journals with peer-review fluency in another UN working language, particularly French or Spanish We offer: the opportunity for independent work within a flat hierarchy, in an open-minded team and a supportive atmosphere flexible arrangements for work hours to support a good work-life balance 30 days of vacation per year (based on a 5-day workweek) extensive opportunities for professional development and continuing education health care and sports programs offered by TUD a discounted job ticket (also available as a Deutschlandticket) participation in the supplementary pension scheme for employees in the public sector via VBL (Federal and State Government Employees Retirement Fund) You will join an international, highly vibrant, family-friendly and stimulating academic environment with plenty of possibilities to realize your original ideas on research and teaching in the field of International Relations. Any questions concerning this call for applications can be addressed to Prof. Dr. Anna Holzscheiter, Chair of Political Science with a Focus on International Politics (anna.holzscheiter@tu-dresden.de). TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The university is a family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment. Application: Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents (cover letter, CV, two letters of recommendation) by August 14, 2026 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file to intpol@mailbox.tu-dresden.de or to: TU Dresden, Chair of Political Science with a focus on International Politics, Prof. Dr. Anna Holzscheiter, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed. TUD is a founding partner in the DRESDEN-concept alliance. Reference to data protection: Your data protection rights, the purpose for which your data will be processed, as well as further information about data protection is available to you on the website: https://tu-dresden.de/karriere/datenschutzhinweis.
At TU Dresden, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Institute of Political Science, the Chair of Political Science with a focus on International Politics offers a temporary position as Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/x) subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L starting December 1, 2026. The position is limited until September 30, 2028, with the option of extension subject to the availability of resources. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further academic qualification.
DSEA is one of Italy’s leading research departments in Economics and Management. In the latest national research assessment (VQR 2020–2024), the University of Padua ranked among the top four Italian universities in Economics and the top five in Business. Internationally, it is consistently placed among Italy’s top institutions in Economics, Econometrics and Finance, and in Business, Management and Accounting. DSEA faculty regularly publish in leading journals, including Econometrica, Journal of Political Economy, Journal of the European Economic Association, The Economic Journal, American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, Review of Economics and Statistics, Research Policy, Journal of Accounting Research, Management Science, Human Resource Management Journal, and Academy of Management Journal. Padua offers an exceptional environment for academic visits. One of Europe’s oldest university cities, it combines a vibrant intellectual atmosphere with a high quality of life, rich cultural heritage, and a lively international community. The city is compact, walkable, and renowned for its historic centre, arcaded streets, cafés, and cultural attractions. Strategically located in the heart of Northern Italy, Padua is just 20 minutes by train from Venice, less than two hours from Milan and Florence, and well connected to major European destinations through nearby international airports. Visitors can therefore combine intensive research interaction with easy access to some of Italy’s most celebrated cultural and natural landmarks. Interested scholars should contact directly the faculty member(s) whose research interests are most closely aligned with their own. Information on the Department’s faculty and research areas can be found on this webpage. Expressions of interest should be submitted by September 20, 2026, and should include a brief CV, a description of current research projects, and the proposed timing and duration of the visit.
The Department of Economics and Management (DSEA) of the University of Padua (Italy) is pleased to offer full or partial funding opportunities for visits by leading scholars in Economics, Accounting & Finance and Management from non-Italian universities and research institutions. Visits may take place at any time during 2027 and should last between one and six weeks, with visitors expected to participate actively in the Department’s research activities through seminars, workshops, and interactions with faculty and doctoral students.
Department of Economics and Management, University of Padua
UK Government Launches AI Economics Institute
The AI Economics Institute is stated to be the first government-backed research institution of its kind in the world. Announced on the UK government's official website, the AIEI aims to build a robust evidence base to assess AI's impacts on productivity, labor markets, and overall economic growth. The government acknowledges that while AI presents extraordinary opportunities for increased productivity and innovation, it also poses risks as the economy evolves. By establishing the AIEI, the government intends to proactively manage these challenges and ensure that the benefits of AI development are shared across society. The AIEI will focus on creating analytical frameworks and data infrastructures necessary for rigorous assessments of AI's economic impacts. This includes evaluating the potential distribution of AI gains among different demographics, regions, and sectors. Under the leadership of Professor Simon Johnson, a Nobel Prize-winning economist and former Chief Economist at the IMF, the Institute will work closely with major tech firms such as Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic. In addition to collaborating with industry leaders, the AIEI will engage with academia and civil society to inform its research and ensure that it addresses pressing policy questions. The Institute is poised to play a vital role in shaping UK governmental strategies regarding AI's evolution. Read more on GOV.UK
The UK government has established the AI Economics Institute (AIEI) to analyze the economic effects of artificial intelligence (AI) and inform policymaking, ensuring equitable growth amidst AI advancements.
Public Economics & Economic Policy (JEL H)
Economic Development, Innovation and Growth (JEL O)
Master in Development Economics and International Cooperation (MESCI) – University of Rome Tor Vergata
MESCI – Bridging Skills for Sustainable Development – is a one-year international Master's programme (M2 level, 60 ECTS) taught entirely in English at the School of Economics of the University of Rome Tor Vergata. The programme provides a solid grounding in the most recent economic theory in micro- and macroeconomics, as well as in econometrics and statistics. It equips students with an in-depth understanding of economic development issues and with analytical skills and methods for applied research on poverty, inequality, migration, labour, credit, gender, environmental and trade issues. Courses are grounded in the current challenges the world is facing in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Students have the opportunity to learn from and interact with staff from the United Nations specialized agencies headquartered in Rome (FAO, IFAD and WFP), where many past students have gone on to undertake internships and to find employment. The Master is offered in two channels: face-to-face and executive. Applications for the 25th edition (academic year 2026/2027) are now open. The application deadline is 15 October 2026. International students from all over the world are welcome to apply. The programme starts on 23 November 2026. Tuition fee: EUR 7,000. A 50% tuition reduction is available for merit-based students. More information and online application: https://mesci.economia.uniroma2.it
Applications are open for the 25th edition of MESCI, the Master in Development Economics and International Cooperation at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. Apply by 15 October 2026. MESCI is a one-year, English-taught international Master's programme (M2 level, 60 ECTS) designed for students and professionals from all over the world aiming at careers in development economics and international cooperation.
Econometrics, Statistics and Quantitative Methods (JEL C)
Scholarships: 50% tuition reduction for merit-based students
The 2026 Econ Recruitment Landscape and Challenges for Academic Recruiters
Moreover, the use of AI by applicants to “flood” recruiters with a large number of, in many cases, lower quality AI-generated applications, presents a challenge both for recruiters and for those high-quality candidates who want to stand out from the crowd. Times are turbulent, and national prioritization, budget restraints and global uncertainties contribute to a more cautious approach for recruiters of academics in economics. At the same time, a labour surplus creates challenges for recruiters - as well as candidates. Indeed, in 2026 the market is fractured, with economists and economics graduates being recruited through a range of channels. Traditional recruitment events like the AEA meeting in the US, and job boards like INOMICS continue to be the most important channels for successful economics and finance specific recruitment. But they are increasingly complemented by other approaches: from direct outreach through existing networks, to recruitment via large international platforms, which are tempting recruiters with low prices, modern user interfaces and impressive (sounding) AI tools. However, these alternative channels present their own challenges for recruiters. Candidate Applications in 2026 - Zero Marginal Costs Gone are the days where a strong candidate could shine through with some impressive points on their CV and a well crafted cover letter. Instead candidates need to demonstrate both the skills increasingly demanded by employers (and by extension the wider economy and/or funding bodies), as well as the ability to prepare and send applications that can both pass an AI filter, and impress a human recruiter. Ideally, a recruitment process will identify those candidates who will perform well once employed. Depending on the position, this might mean being able to engage students in a teaching role, contribute to meaningful research, navigate funding applications and win grants, or a combination of all these and more. In reality, or more precisely, in 2026, an excellent candidate might no longer be an excellent applicant. When any applicant can use AI to perfectly mirror a job description, good grades and standard reference letters lose their sorting power. For faculty recruiters, this means traditional metrics are failing. In economics terms: AI has effectively broken traditional signalling mechanisms like a well-crafted CV and cover letter, because the marginal cost of sending a highly-tailored application has dropped to near zero. As such, with recruiters realizing that keyword-optimized AI applications are masking mediocre candidates, they are forced to rely on alternative signalling. This can include more importance for verifiable, institutional data, or devising short challenges that are difficult for an AI to respond to without clever prompting by the user. The Buyer’s Market: A Challenge for Recruiters In the competition to recruit talented economists and data-scientists, faculty recruiters in 2026 are confronted by challenges on either side of the recruitment process. On the one hand, many countries are experiencing economic slowdowns, which trickle down to reduced budgets for universities and research institutes. This often translates to fewer hires, and tighter hiring budgets for those positions still available. Indeed, it has been well noted how the number of posts on economics specific sites (JOE, INOMICS, econjobmarket) has fallen over recent years. While some specific areas like financial economics and health economics seem to be stabilising due to higher demand for those specializations, the overall trend of fewer publicly advertised job openings continues. So when there is a position to fill, you want to get it right. On the other side, recruiters face a challenge in the sheer number of applications. In short, the academic job market has become lopsided, with too many job seekers for too few positions. This might sound like a luxurious problem to have as a recruiter, but couple it with the ability afforded by new AI tools for any (also weaker) candidate to put together a cohesive application, as already detailed earlier, and the reality is that recruiters can be quickly overwhelmed by a mass of applications, and struggle to differentiate between the best candidates and the rest. Especially when you are up against higher-paying and, in terms of recruitment capacity better equipped, private sector employers, this can be tough. Apart from emphasising the benefits (also non-monetary) of your open positions, achieving the right mix of quality and quantity of applications is the major challenge facing academic recruiters today. Options can include more targeted candidate searches, or being more selective of the channels used for recruitment. Some recruiters decide not to advertise a job at all apart from on their own recruitment pages… Possible Solutions Stealth Hiring: keeping your job openings on your own website sounds like an easy fix, however it limits the reach. While appealing only to active job seekers on your website might seem like a good way to restrict applications only to motivated candidates, in reality you are ruling out the majority of really good, strong candidates who will never see your job post. Direct Candidate Searches: Researching possible candidates and reaching out to them directly, in other words, headhunting, is a classic method of recruitment, especially in the business world. However, the costs are high - either a third-party headhunter’s fee, or the time needed for you and your team to research and reach out to possible candidates, can cost thousands. While this may be justified for senior positions, it is unlikely to be a solution for more junior, or even the majority of regular roles. Publicize widely, and use tools to filter applications: Publishing your job on major networks like LinkedIn, or on cross-discipline job boards, typically results in a large number of applications. However, a combination of high visibility and low hurdles to find and apply can also mean that the majority of applications are low quality, or not qualified. A workaround for this is to use recruitment tools such as an applicant tracking system, to pre-filter applications. Increasingly these use AI in an attempt to identify stronger candidates. However, these come with fundamental moral and privacy questions, as well as significant costs. And as recent lawsuits against Workday and Eightfold AI have shown, the “black-box” of AI decisions can risk accusations of bias from candidates who feel they have been unfairly disqualified due to an AI profiling them based on age, gender or ethnicity. While large corporations, with dedicated legal departments, might be able to mitigate this risk, for public universities the risk that a black-box AI-supported application process might discriminate against non-native speakers or specific demographics can quickly become a compliance nightmare. Publicize in pre-targeted / expert channels: A middle way is to seek out channels where the audience is already pre-filtered, for example by subject area, so that the candidates are in line with your candidate profile. This includes subject-specific blogs, domain specific recruiting platforms like INOMICS, or selective social media groups. The advantage is that the vast majority of people who will see your job ads will already be suitable. Typically there is also some form of quality control, either through community management, moderators, or curated listings. The challenge of this approach is finding a channel, or a manageable number of channels, that match your target profile. Broadly speaking you should identify the subject area, level of seniority, and geographical location of expected applicants. Advertising your job on a website or channel that matches these criteria, even if the users aren’t explicitly always looking for a job, can bring excellent results. Strategy Reach / Quality Blend Costs / Disadvantages Primary Risk "Stealth" Hiring (Own Site Only) Very Low / Highly Motivated Misses top-tier passive talent Active Jobseekers Only Severe adverse selection Direct Headhunting Low / Extremely High Massive time drain or high agency fees. Limited reach. Cost. Unsustainable for junior roles Mass/Non-Specific Recruitment Sites (LinkedIn/General) Extreme / Diluted by AI spam Requires expensive ATS/AI filters, as well as listing fees. Active Jobseekers only Algorithmic bias, - compliance risk / lawsuits Domain specific expert sites/Pre-Targeted (JOE, INOMICS, Economics Blogs) Medium / High Pre-filtered Specialist Audience Active & Passive Jobseekers Listing fees Concluding Thoughts: Recruiters in 2026 have their work cut out for them. Under mounting budgetary pressure, faculty and HR teams must increasingly justify every hire on the basis of immediate publication potential, contribution to institutional reputation, and grant funding success. In a market flooded with AI-optimized noise, finding the true signal is more challenging than ever. Ultimately, success in 2026 relies on leveraging quality signalling through deliberate, targeted recruitment channels. By meeting candidates where they spend their time - in dedicated academic and research communities - departments can cut through the automated clutter and secure the specialized talent they need to thrive. If you have not yet tried a recruitment campaign on domain specific, expert sites for your faculty, researcher or graduate positions in economics, finance or data science, this is worth considering in a turbulent recruitment market. Apart from traditional job boards, they also leverage specialist social media communities to help you reach a relevant, pre-qualified audience. These channels can help you reach students and professionals in your field, both active and passive job-seekers, or in other words: whether they are actively job-seeking or not. Header Image Credit: Santima.studio / Shutterstock (Licensed Image, Copyright)
The economics job market is in a period of change. The march of AI in work and research presents myriad opportunities but requires new skills in candidates, which recruiters need to be able to identify. The recognition that some tasks, for example coding/modelling or research, can be supported by, or even in part largely carried out by AI tools, means roles need to be adjusted, reduced, or merged into other positions.
Oriana Bandiera Receives the EEA 2026 Birgit Grodal Award
The Committee specifically acknowledged Prof. Bandiera’s pathbreaking research across development, labor, and organizational economics. Her scholarship combines in-depth theoretical understanding with empirical innovation, providing significant policy relevance. Three specific areas of her research were highlighted by the Committee: First, her work using personnel data and field experiments illustrates how social ties influence effort, incentives, and productivity in workplace settings. This research emphasizes that understanding workplace dynamics requires going beyond traditional monetary incentives to include social connections and peer influences. Second, Bandiera has made crucial contributions to development economics, particularly regarding poverty traps. Her insights help design effective interventions that can facilitate sustained exits from extreme poverty. Third, her research has focused on public service delivery in contexts with weak institutions. Bandiera has explored how prosocial motivations and performance incentives can enhance public service, generating crucial insights for the effective recruitment and deployment of workers delivering essential public goods. The award committee consists of Silvana Tenreyro (Chair), Mariacristina De Nardi, Christian Schultz, Ekaterina Zhuravskaya, and Fabrizio Zilibotti. The EEA expresses its pride in honoring such a talented economist and extends its warm congratulations to Oriana Bandiera for her achievements. CEPR also recognised the achievement in a press release. Prof. Bandiera is a Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and a research fellow at CEPR, where she was also Programme Director of the Development Economics Programme from 2015-2018. She is also a fellow of numerous other organisations, including the Econometric Society, cesIFO, IZA and the British Academy. She is a former President of the EEA and a former editor of Econometrica. For more information about Prof. Bandiera and her work, visit her personal site. For more about the award and its recipients, visit here.
The European Economic Association has announced Oriana Bandiera of the London School of Economics as the 2026 recipient of the Birgit Grodal Award for her exceptional contributions to the field of economics.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2027: LAW, ECONOMICS, TRADE AND JUSTICE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2027: LAW, ECONOMICS, TRADE AND JUSTICE 5–6 February 2027 Centre for Development Policy and Practice and Economic Policy Center, Mahindra University About the Organisers The Centre for Law, Economics and Society (CLES) is a research initiative of the Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP). It researches on legal institutions and governance through a law and economics perspective, with a particular focus on access to justice, legal processes and institutional effectiveness. The initiative examines how legal systems, institutions and regulatory frameworks shape socio-economic outcomes, including market performance, distribution and access to justice. This conference is jointly organised by the Centre for Development Policy and Practice and the Economic Policy Center of Mahindra University, bringing together academic research, policy engagement and institutional collaboration to examine the intersections of law, economics, trade and justice. Background and Rationale Legal systems play a foundational role in shaping democratic governance, economic activity and international trade relations. Effective legal institutions enable contract enforcement, reduce transaction costs, foster trust in markets and support cross-border economic engagement while ensuring rights, equity and accountability. Structural challenges, including judicial delays, uneven institutional capacity, regulatory complexity and barriers to legal representation, continue to limit timely and equitable access to justice in many jurisdictions. These challenges affect not only individuals and vulnerable communities but also broader economic outcomes such as investment, labour market performance, regulatory efficiency and trade competitiveness. Legal and regulatory frameworks influence market behaviour through competition policy, labour regulation, investment protection and trade governance. Contemporary developments, including tariff disputes, trade wars, supply chain disruptions and climate-related trade measures, have intensified the need to understand the relationship between law, trade and economic governance. As countries increasingly negotiate bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, questions surrounding dispute settlement mechanisms, intellectual property rights, trade remedies and environmental commitments have become central to economic policymaking. International trade law and domestic legal institutions together shape competitiveness, market access, investment flows and sustainable development outcomes. Technological innovations such as digital courts, artificial intelligence and digital governance systems are also reshaping legal and economic institutions. While technology can improve efficiency and accessibility, its benefits depend upon broader institutional conditions and may reproduce existing inequalities if issues of access and inclusion are not adequately addressed. This conference seeks to examine legal systems as institutions that simultaneously shape markets, governance, trade and access to justice, bringing together perspectives from law, economics, trade and public policy. Conference Focus The conference will bring together scholars, practitioners, policy-makers, trade experts and early-career researchers to examine: How legal systems shape economic and trade outcomes. The relationship between law, inequality and access to justice. Institutional barriers to effective legal redress. The role of legal and regulatory frameworks in economic and trade governance. The impact of international trade institutions and agreements on domestic policy. Emerging challenges in trade disputes, intellectual property and climate commitments. The impact of technological change on justice delivery and inclusion. Key Indicative Themes Access to Justice and Inequality Criminal Justice and Vulnerable Populations Economic Impact of Judicial Inefficiencies Labour Law and Economic Outcomes Competition and Regulatory Policy Trade Governance and Economic Law Trade Agreements and Dispute Settlement Anti-Dumping and Trade Remedies Intellectual Property and International Trade Climate Change and Trade Policy Legal Aid and Representation Alternative Dispute Resolution Legal Technology and Digital Justice Call for Papers The Centre for Law, Economics and Society and the Economic Policy Center invite papers in the following categories. Submission Categories Abstract: 300 words Academic Research Papers: 6,000–8,000 words Policy Papers: 3,000–5,000 words Empirical and Field Studies: 4,000–6,000 words Comparative Legal and Trade Studies: 4,000–6,000 words Indicative Themes Access to justice and inequality Criminal justice and vulnerable populations Economic impact of judicial inefficiencies Labour law and economic outcomes Competition and regulatory policy Trade governance and economic law Trade agreements and dispute settlement Anti-dumping and trade remedies Intellectual property and international trade Climate change and trade policy Legal aid and representation Alternative dispute resolution and dispute settlement Legal technology and digital justice Submission Details Authors are invited to submit a 300-word abstract by 15 September 2026 to info@cdpp.co.in with the subject line "Law Conference: Abstract Submission (Your Name)" Please introduce yourself on the email body and the theme of your paper. Selected authors will be notified by 15 October 2026 and invited to submit their full papers by 15 November 2026.
Call for Papers | Annual Conference 2027 | Law, Economics, Trade and Justice The Centre for Law, Economics and Society (CLES), an initiative of the Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP), in collaboration with the Economic Policy Center, Mahindra University, invites submissions for the Annual Conference 2027 on Law, Economics, Trade and Justice, to be held on 5–6 February 2027. The conference will bring together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, trade experts, and early-career researchers to examine the intersections of law, markets, governance, trade, technology, and access to justice. Selected authors will participate in a multi-stage engagement process, including virtual presentations and a paper development workshop, culminating in presentations at the conference. Abstract Deadline: 15 Sep 2026 (300 words) Submissions are invited across academic research papers, policy papers, empirical and field studies, and comparative legal and trade studies.
Centre for Development Policy and Practice
LMAEM – Two year Master's program in Applied Economics and Markets – Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
LEARNING OUTCOMES During the first year, students will reinforce their skills in quantitative disciplines and will learn the core elements of theoretical and applied micro and macroeconomics. During the second year, students will choose between two tracks. The track in Financial and Monetary Economics will enable students to understand the dynamics and mechanisms of monetary and financial markets, and their interconnections with the real economy. The track in Measuring and Modeling Economics, instead, will train students on how to quantify the impact of alternative strategic decisions at both microeconomic and macroeconomic level, as well as to evaluate and analyse future economic trends. For both tracks, internships in private and public enterprises will be strongly encouraged and supported. 5 REASONS OUR STUDENTS JOINED THE PROGRAM Build analytical skills for a career as an applied economist Study in an international program and interact with highly qualified instructors Learn how financial and monetary markets interconnect with the real economy Learn the theoretical and methodological tools to quantify the impact of alternative strategic decisions and policies Learn how to use computer programming to simulate economic models, analyse economic policies and conduct econometric analyses. CAREER PROSPECTS LMAEM students will be relevant and attractive candidates for a great number of positions, both in the private and public sector. Graduates will qualify for a range of positions, like: Economics Consultant Chief Economist Sustainability Analyst Macroeconomic and Policy Analysis Market Research Analyst Management Consultant Data Analyst PhD fellows or researchers at international research institutes, universities, environmental organizations, or governmental organizations Independent entrepreneurs INTERNATIONAL PROFILE The faculty has international experience and reputation both in terms of education, teaching and research activity. Many professors are affiliated with the Department of Economics (DSE) of the University of Bologna, one of the best departments of economics in Italy and in Europe, and awarded as “Department of Excellence” by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR). Being based in Bologna, all professors are very approachable and happy to share and discuss ideas with students, offering them the possibility for regular, direct contact with leading instructors in their field. Being taught completely in English, we expect students to come from all over the world. Working and studying in such an international environment will allow students to live a unique experience in a vibrant and stimulating city like Bologna. International agreements and exchanges are offered within the Erasmus+ and Overseas programs. Internships and thesis LMAEM students are strongly encouraged to do internships, either in Italy or abroad. Other than having an important job experience, they can profit of this opportunity to start writing the final thesis and prepare for the final examination. It is also possible to spend a period abroad only to prepare the final exam. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS First Cycle Degree or equivalent Bachelor level achieved in any subject, awarded by an Italian or accredited foreign university or university level institution allowing access to a second cycle/post graduate program. Admission to the 2nd cycle degree programme in Applied Economics and Markets is subject to the possession of appropriate knowledge of economic theory and quantitative analysis. Admission is also subject to the possession of curricular requirements and to the assessment of personal competencies and skills. English language Requirement - Minimum B2 level APPLICATIONS There are 3 application intakes per academic year: Intake 1: 13th January – 12th February 2026 Intake 2: 13th March – 13th April 2026 Intake 3: 15th May - 15th June 2026
Applied Economics and Markets (LMAEM) is a two year master degree, entirely taught in English, that aims at training highly qualified professionals in the relevant applied fields of economics and finance. Students will learn a framework for analysis that can be applied to a large variety of areas, ranging from financial markets and business cycles, to firm competition and strategic behaviour.
Department of Economics - University of Bologna
economics and econometrics of decision making
PAE – Two-year Master's program in Policy Analysis and Evaluation – Alma Mater Sturdiorum - Università di Bologna
The program allows you to build analytical skills for a career as a public sector official or consultant, studying in an international program, and interacting with first-class instructors. You will learn, in particular, the economic principles and the econometric tools that are used in the quantitative evaluation of public policy. You should enroll in this course if you are interested in understanding the economics of public policy and its econometric evaluation and if you pursue a career in the public administration, international organizations, or consulting. First-year courses include: Introductory Economics and Statistics; optional courses in economics and statistics; Fundamentals of Public Economics; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Market Regulation and Competition Policy; Economic Statistics; Econometrics; Econometric Methods for Policy Evaluation; Public Administration Management Negotiation and Bargaining; Public Economic Law; Python and R for economists. Second year courses include: Corrent Public Policy Issues, Field Experiments for Policy Evaluation, Introduction to Machine Learning for Economists, and elective courses that will allow students to specialize in areas that they are mostly interested in, such as Environmental Economic Policy, Inequality, Poverty and Public Policy, Labor Economics and Policy, Tax Policy, Market Regulation. For information on application procedures, seehttps://corsi.unibo.it/2cycle/EconomicsPolicy for more information on courses and application procedure APPLICATIONS There are 3 application intakes per academic year: Intake 1: 30th January – 6th March 2026 Intake 2: 27th March – 29th April 2026 Intake 3: 18th May - 24th June 2026
Looking for an opportunity to build skills in the economic analysis and the quantitative evaluation of public policy? Apply for admission to the University of Bologna’s 2-year Master’s program in Economics and Public Policy (LMEPP), curriculum Policy Analysis and Evaluation (PAE). The program is offered by the Department of Economics, a top economics department in Italy. This program aims at training people who are able to understand the economic rationale, the design, and the quantitative evaluation of micro-level public policies that target social and economic issues like poverty and inequality, the environment, social security and taxation, competition and market regulation, and unemployment.
Agricultural and Environmental Economics (JEL Q)
PhD in Economics – Tuscan Universities Universities of Florence, Pisa and Siena
Established in the 1980s, the programme has a long and well-established tradition. It is characterized by a lively doctoral community that is well integrated into the academic community of the participating departments, an openness to a plurality of perspectives within economics, attention to the historical dimension of the economy and economic analysis, and dialogue with other disciplines. The programme offers: 4 + 4 fully funded PhD positions Additional funding for research periods abroad Access to dedicated spaces and facilities at the Department of Economics and Statistics of the University of Siena First year of advanced courses (at the University of Siena) Important Dates: First call (4 positions/scholarships): • Application deadline: June 29, 2026, at 2 pm • Online interviews: July 21, 2026, from 10am • Results announced: by the end of July Second call (4 positions/scholarships funded by Regione Toscana): • Application deadline: July 24, 2026, at 2 pm • Online interviews: September 2, 2026, from 10am • Results announced: by the first half of September Programme starts on November 1, 2026 More information about the programme: https://phdeconomics.unisi.it/ The call for application: https://www.unisi.it/ricerca/dottorati-di-ricerca/dottorati-di-ricerca-42-ciclo
The PhD in Economics of the Tuscan Universities (joint programme of the Universities of Florence, Pisa and Siena) is a three-year study and research programme for students aiming to pursue a career as economists in academia, public institutions, international organizations, or the private sector.
Deloitte UK Appoints Debapratim De as Chief Economist
Having joined the firm 16 years ago as an economist, Debo has significantly contributed to Deloitte’s macroeconomic strategies, most recently as the director of economic research. In his new position, De will take over from Ian Stewart, who is retiring after 19 years of service in the chief economist role. De is expected to bring fresh insights into the evolving global economy, focusing on the impacts of geopolitics, artificial intelligence, and energy markets, which are critical as businesses navigate through transformative changes. Expressing his excitement about the role, Debapratim De stated, "I’m looking forward to helping our clients navigate major structural and cyclical shifts in the economy during this period of uncertainty. It's an honor to lead such an exceptional team of economists at Deloitte. Exploring the transformation of the world economy is both challenging and rewarding." De’s depth of expertise will support the firm's commitment to providing insightful economic analysis and will help address the evolving challenges faced by clients in various sectors. For more information, visit Deloitte UK’s press release.
Debapratim De, former director of economic research, has been promoted to chief economist at Deloitte UK, succeeding Ian Stewart, who retires after nearly two decades in the role.
Job Offer: Assistant Professor at Jacob of Paradies University
DESCRIPTION (field, expectations, comments): title/degree: PhD (doctoral degree in the discipline of economics and finance); knowledge of financial accounting, management accounting, accounting corporate costs, financial reporting; academic achievements in the field of economics and finance; readiness to conduct classes in accordance with the organizational needs of the Faculty of Economics; readiness for further scientific development; teaching experience in the above-mentioned scope (professional experience is also welcome); readiness to actively participate in organizational activities for the academic community; conducting classes in Polish; candidate’s (F/M) declaration that Jacob of Paradies University in Gorzów Wielkopolski will be their primary workplace. List of required documents: application addressed to the Rector of Jacob of Paradies University in Gorzów Wielkopolski, stating the position, discipline of science, and duties arising from the relevant position description; personal questionnaire for job applicants; certified copies of diplomas attesting the conferment of titles and degrees, including master’s degree translated into Polish (original diplomas must be available for reference on signing the contract); declaration of the selection of Jacob of Paradies University in Gorzów Wielkopolski as the candidate’s (F/M) primary workplace; declaration of compliance with the requirements specified in Article 113 of the Act on Higher Education; list of publications or other scientific achievements. Offers shall be submitted: in person, in the HR Office, ul. Fryderyka Chopina 52, Bud. 5, 66-400 Gorzów Wielkopolski (room 210-211); by post, c/o HR Office, ul. Fryderyka Chopina 52, Bud. 5, 66-400 Gorzów Wielkopolski. The application should include candidate’s (F/M) declaration that they agree to the processing of personal data in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation). Pursuant to the Law on the Protection of Whistleblowers of June 14, 2024 (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 928), the Jacob of Paradies University in Gorzów Wielkopolski has been included in the internal notification procedures in force at the University in accordance with the Rector’s Order No. 89/0101/2024 of September 03, 2024. The deadline for submitting documents is 31 August 2026 (the date on which the documents are listed as received is binding). The procedure will be concluded before 21 September 2026. Jacob of Paradies University in Gorzów Wielkopolski reserves the right to finalize the competition without a conclusive decision on the selection of a candidate. Jacob of Paradies University in Gorzów Wielkopolski informs that only selected candidates (F/M) will be contacted. Documents submitted by candidates (F/M) whose offers will not be accepted will be destroyed in the presence of a commission, unless the candidate requests to have them sent back to an indicated address. Where to apply E-mail: kadry@ajp.edu.pl Contact: City: Gorzów Wielkopolski Address: Fryderyka Chopina 52, bud. 7, 66-400 Gorzów Wielkopolski Company/Institute: Akademia im. Jakuba z Paradyża Website: http://ajp.edu.pl/
Rector of Jacob of Paradies University in Gorzów Wielkopolski announces an open competition for the position of Assistant Professor 1 (F/M).
Special Conference on Trade Wars, Geopolitical Fragmentation and Repercussions for Financial and Monetary Stability
Background and Context: Global financial and economic imbalances are central to current policy debates on global financial, economic, and political forums. Escalating trade wars, slowing global growth, and geopolitical tensions create new risks for international financial and monetary stability. In addition to the highly publicised trade war between the US and China, some of the closest allies of the former, including Canada, Japan, the UK and other European countries, are witnessing a major shift in their relations with the US. This was partly in response to the so-called “liberation day”, when President Trump imposed tariffs on each US trading partner, pointedly raising the issue of “unfairness” in current trade arrangements. The assertion of unfair trade practices has a political dimension, yet there is no strong supportive evidence or consensus on this issue. For example, the large US trade deficit may reflect an imbalance in investment and savings, a huge budget deficit and productivity, etc., rather than the unfair practices of its trading partners. Furthermore, the demand for dollars as a reserve currency has exacerbated the US trade deficit, contributing to global imbalances. Large trade deficits in the UK and the US can be associated with the prominent role of finance and banking in these economies, which attract international investments but can weigh heavily on export performance. These deficits were financed in part by capital flows from major oil exporters and emerging (surplus) economies. Further, the low international interest rate environment–a result of the large supply of global savings–has played some role. On the other hand, the idea of lifting capital controls and a freely floating Renminbi is also debatable. The challenges that the international trade war initiated by the US administration is bringing to global financial markets and institutions, central banks, investors, business and societies, open new avenues of curiosity and research. The sharp systemic increase in tariffs, the future of the global monetary and financial system, central banking, de-dollarisation, and inter- and intra-Eurozone financial imbalances, in conjunction with increasing international financial integration and financialization, are important aspects to explore. Yet our understanding of these challenges and, hence, the optimal financial and monetary policy response is limited. The identification of these nexuses and implications of trade wars for financial and economic stability is vital to achieving order in the domestic and global financial and monetary system. Therefore, this conference is both timely and necessary to meet some of the most pressing challenges in the age of 21st-century protectionism. Objectives and Scope: The objectives of the conference include the exploration of the trade war’s financial and economic repercussions and solutions that ensure financial and monetary stability. Papers will be written by academics and practitioners of financial and economic policies and financial management, particularly focusing on the impact of trade policy on international financial and monetary stability, and the era of conflict and protectionism. Conference Website: https://leedsbrunel.sciencesconf.org/ Paper Submission (Deadline 1 September): Click Here Registration & Payment (Deadline 30 September): Click Here Potential Topics: -Art of the (trade) deal and financial costs -Asymmetric impacts on regions, commodity exporters, service-oriented economies and manufacturing centres -Capital flows and sudden stops due to trade wars -Central Banking in the age of trade wars and geopolitical conflicts -Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), trade wars and geopolitical tensions -Currency weaponisation, competitive devaluation and financial instability -Digitisation, financial decoupling and financial stability during trade conflicts -Emerging markets and international financial flows under trade tensions -Empirical and theoretical analyses of strategic financial policies under trade restrictions -Exorbitant privilege of the US$ in the 21st century and the rise of alternative currencies -European Economic and Monetary Union’s financial integration with the US and the Global South -Financialization in the context of trade wars -Global financial imbalances, causes and financial consequences in the context of trade wars -International financial and monetary architecture and stress management in the age of trade conflict -Inflation targeting, trade wars and geopolitical conflicts -Productivity, innovation and efficiency related to technological spillovers and protectionism -Reallocation of global capital, safe havens and asset price bubbles during trade conflicts -Regional financial and monetary integration and the positive role of regions during trade conflicts -Role of central banks and macroprudential policy during trade conflicts -Sustainable financial development of the Global South and trade wars -Tariffs and non-tariff barriers and their negative financial impact on markets and firms Keynote Speaker: Beata Javorcik is Chief Economist of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London and holds a Statutory Professorship in Economics at Oxford University. She is a member of the Royal Economic Society’s Executive Committee and a Director of the International Trade Programme at the Centre for Economic Policy Research in London. Before taking up her position at Oxford University, she worked at the World Bank in Washington D.C. She holds a PhD in Economics from Yale and a BA in Economics from the University of Rochester. Panel Discussants: Ricardo Reis (LSE), Gulcin Ozkan (KCL), Jagjit Chadha (Cambridge) Conference Organisers: Guglielmo Maria Caporale, Brunel University of London (UK) Muhammad-Ali Nasir, University of Leeds (UK) Peter Phelps, University of Leeds (UK) Special Issue: Papers accepted at the conference will be considered for publication in a special issue in Journal of International Money and Finance. There will be a dedicated session at the conference to introduce the special issue. The indicative submission window for the special issue is 1 December, 2026 to 30 June, 2027, with an acceptance deadline of no later than 31 December, 2027. Presentation at conference does not guarantee publication in the special issue; only the highest quality submissions will be considered for peer-review. The special issue Guest Editors are Philip Arestis (Cambridge University), Guglielmo Maria Caporale (Brunel University of London), Muhammad Ali-Nasir (University of Leeds) and Peter Phelps (University of Leeds). The special issue will be overseen by Professor Menzie Chinn (University of Wisconsin-Madison), JIMF Co-Editor. The final decision on publication rests with the journal.
We invite scholars, practitioners and academics to a special International Conference on Trade Wars, Geopolitical Fragmentation and Repercussions for Financial and Monetary Stability, organised jointly by Brunel University of London and University of Leeds (UK) on 4-5 November 2026 at Brunel University of London (UK).
Global Economy Prize 2026 Awarded to Sabine Weyand and Martin Wolf
This year’s award will go to Martin Wolf and Sabine Weyand. The Kiel Institute for the World Economy, the City of Kiel, and the Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Industry and Commerce announced this year’s prize recipients today. The prize honors individuals who have engaged in an outstanding way with the challenges of economic and political integration as well as the future of open societies. On the tenth anniversary of the Brexit referendum, this year’s award recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions in addressing the challenges of economic and political integration, the dangers of populism, and the future of open societies: Sabine Weyand: Director-General for Trade and Economic Security at the European Commission until May 2026, now Special Adviser for European Strategic Partnerships. Martin Wolf: Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times. The award ceremony will occur during Kiel Week on June 22, 2026, at the Hotel Kieler Kaufmann, with both recipients expected to attend. Prof. Dr. Moritz Schularick, President of the Kiel Institute, praised Weyand for her role in strengthening Europe’s negotiating capabilities and Wolf for his contributions to understanding economic and political upheavals globally. More information about the prize and about the winners can be found in the Kiel Institute press release.
The Kiel Institute for the World Economy announces the winners of the 2026 Global Economy Prize.
The conference will bring together promising PhD students to encourage collaborative engagement and aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas and networking opportunities. Submissions from PhD candidates and recently graduated researchers are welcomed in any field of Economics and Finance. Papers authored individually or co-authored with young scholars are particularly encouraged. We accept complete papers or work-in-progress in areas such as applied microeconomics, applied macroeconomics, finance and banking, microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, econometrics and quantitative methods, behavioral and experimental economics, among others. Applicants are invited to submit their full-length articles which will be evaluated by a scientific committee. Selected speakers will be invited to present their work during the conference. Each presentation will be followed by a discussion and a brief Q&A session. We look forward to receiving your application! Submission Deadline: June 21, 2026 Further information on how to apply here: www.unive.it/sasca For any inquiry, please contact us at sascaphdconf@unive.it Keynote speakers: Felipe Carozzi LSE Research interests: Urban Economics, Housing and Land Markets, Political Economy, Applied Microeconomics Leonardo Melosi EUI, CEPR Research Interests: Macroeconomics, Applied Econometrics, Monetary Economics
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and University of Sassari are pleased to invite you to the sixth edition of the SASCA PhD Conference in Economics 2026.
LM(EC)2 – Two year Master's programme in Economics and Econometrics – Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
Micro and macro topics are covered in a balanced way, through the lens of both theory and empirical evidence. The program has a strong research orientation and prepares students for successful careers in private and public institutions that require advanced quantitative expertise, as well as for admission to top Ph.D. programs worldwide. The program’s approach, based on a balanced mix of economic theory and econometric methods, provides students with a solid grounding and a deep understanding of both foundational concepts and frontier research applications. Students learn to use powerful analytical and quantitative tools to tackle theoretical and empirical economic questions, interpreting and analyzing complex economic phenomena in models, markets, and data. Its advanced and technically rigorous structure makes it an excellent foundation for Ph.D. studies and other research-driven career paths. You should enroll in this program if you are interested in pursuing a research-oriented career within international organizations, academia, public or private research centers, regulatory authorities, central banks, corporations, consulting firms, or other professions requiring strong analytical and quantitative skills. APPLICATIONS There are 3 application intakes per academic year: Intake 1: 22nd January – 26th February 2026 Intake 2: 17th March – 23rd April 2026 Intake 3: 11th May - 17th June 2026
LM(EC)² provides students with rigorous training in economics and econometrics, combining research methods with hands-on research experience. Micro and macro topics are covered in a balanced way, through the lens of both theory and empirical evidence. Students are prepared for successful careers in private and public institutions whose activities require strong quantitative expertise, as well as for admission to top Ph.D. programs worldwide.
How to Move Abroad to the United Kingdom as a Student
If you have an offer to study in the UK, or are in the process of applying for British degree programs, this article is just for you. But these tips can easily be applied to other regions as well. That’s because while studying abroad is a thrilling and enriching experience, it inevitably presents many trials to overcome. Visas, bank accounts, university administration, finding a place to live, packing… many hurdles will crop up well before classes ever start, no matter where you choose to study. If you’re interested in other regions, be sure to check out our articles about studying abroad in the US and studying abroad in Europe. Either way, read on for some serious guidance on how to move abroad to study — especially if you’re interested in studying in the UK. Step One: Applying The first thing to do, of course, is to find a program to apply to! You can study abroad at the undergraduate or postgraduate level, and in each case you’ll likely encounter many of the same challenges. Take note though that in the UK, postgraduate courses tend to come with additional requirements that some regions like the USA may not have — such as writing a research proposal. Unsure how you should narrow down the sea of universities into an appropriately-sized list of applications? Check out our tips on how to search for a PhD program (many of these tips could apply to a Master’s or even Bachelor’s program search, too). Step Two: Getting your UK Student Visa Once you’ve been accepted to a program, first of all, take some time to celebrate! You’ll need a student visa to study in the UK, which you can officially apply for after being accepted to a UK university. The process for applying is fairly standard: you’ll need a university acceptance letter, identity documents, and sometimes specific pieces of medical history (vaccinations, etc.) depending on where you’re coming from. Be sure to check the UK’s official website for an updated list of specific requirements based on your citizenship. Take note: the UK visa process is clear, digitalised and quick - but it can be expensive, especially if your local currency is weaker than the British pound. Not only is there an application fee (over £500 at the time of this writing), but you’ll need to pay for insurance as well (about £1000) and you may additionally need to show proof of sufficient financial resources (savings of up to about £1,500 per month). If finances are tight, don’t forget that you can search for scholarships to help you out. If you have all of these ducks lined up, the visa process — assuming you gather all the necessary documents and complete the required steps sufficiently — is likely to go relatively quickly compared to other countries (at least in this author’s personal experience). Once your UK student visa is approved, you should receive clear instructions for generating and downloading your personal eVisa. These are 9-digit codes that you’ll be able to share with relevant authorities to prove your right to enter and stay in the UK. Do this before you arrive, and make sure to record the code that you’ve generated for easy access. You can re-make a new code at any time and for no cost, but doing so relies on an Internet connection that you might not have while in transit! Step Three: Preparing to Enter the UK Of course, you’ll most likely need to book a plane or train ticket and start packing before you travel to the UK. And, you’ll need to bring your eVisa code as well as proper identity and travel documents like your passport. Make sure to keep a copy of your university acceptance letter on hand in the off-chance that you need it as well, and any letters proving that you’ve received a scholarship if applicable. But there are plenty of other things to think about before entering the UK. Especially if you’re an adult postgraduate who isn’t planning to live in university housing, take note of the following tips: First, your UK university likely has several to-dos once you’ve secured your student visa but before you arrive. This may result in you becoming “pre-enrolled” or “temporarily enrolled”. To actually become “fully enrolled”, you often must successfully enter the UK (and then provide evidence that you’ve done so, for instance with a boarding pass). Be sure to keep in contact with your university and check their official application portal or student portal in order to be compliant with enrollment needs. Next, you ought to convert some money into British pounds to ensure you have a stash of cash available (without needing to pay heavy transaction fees to take out pounds at the airport or an ATM). While the UK is very card-friendly and most places accept cards without problems, some cash in hand will at least mean you can get a train ticket or a hotel room in the event that there is a problem with your non-UK card! Additionally, you will benefit from having a UK bank account, or a bank account that you can access from the UK. One way to accomplish this is to consider an online mobile banking option like Wise, Revolut, or Monzo — these are easy to set up and use, and allow you to transfer and store money across multiple currencies, but they don’t have traditional physical locations. Note that we cannot endorse any specific bank. Rather, the knowledge that these options exist can be very helpful for someone unable to open a UK bank account from abroad (indeed, you will usually be asked for a UK address before you’re allowed to do so, which is impossible for many prospective international students). Online bank options can help you transition to the UK smoothly, and you can close the accounts in favor of a more traditional, physical bank after you arrive if you desire. Next, consider housing. Finding a place to live can be a very difficult step if you aren’t simply moving into university housing. Often, the best method for finding a flat is to stay with friends or relatives while you search for one, but of course not everyone has friends already in the UK! Further, consider how you’ll operate your phone (in the UK often referred to as a “mobile”). There are two main options here — consider paying for an international roaming plan with your current phone carrier that will let you use your mobile data in the UK. Or, consider installing a temporary SIM card when you arrive in the UK (most major international airports include vendors that sell these). Temporary SIM cards will give you a UK phone number on a relatively cheap (but usually quite limited) data plan, which will be sufficient to get you on your feet, and allow you to shop around for a full phone plan when you have time (and an address!) later. Step Four: After Arriving After you successfully enter the UK, find your new student housing or hostel room, and sleep off the travel weariness, you’ll have a few more things to do. First, be sure to follow up on your university’s enrollment procedures to ensure you clear your pre-enrollment status and become fully enrolled. This might include sharing your plane or train tickets or boarding pass, or a stamp in your passport (if you got one) to prove that you entered the UK legally and successfully. It may also require paying tuition if you did not do so before arriving (and don’t have a scholarship). If you aren’t staying in university housing, then finding your own place to live is critical and should be top of your list. The rental market can move quickly in some areas, particularly London, so you ought to move quickly yourself. There are plenty of websites where you can search for rentals in the UK, and you can begin your search there. But before you look for housing, remember that nifty eVisa you generated on the UK government website? You should return to it and generate a “right to rent” code — a separate 9-digit code from your eVisa that’s generated via the same website. This code must be shared with the landlord once you apply for a place to rent, as they’ll need proof that you can legally rent in the UK. It’s highly recommended that you search for accommodation in person, so also consider staying at a hostel for a week or two while you search. Beware of housing scams, and know that in the UK, landlords are required to give new tenants a copy of the official “How to Rent” guide (you can also view this beforehand at the provided link). If you know others starting on the same course, or if you meet them while you are house-hunting, consider teaming up and searching together. Applying as a group will open up more options. In many parts of the UK there are plenty of three- or four-bedroom houses available (a very typical “student house” size in many university cities), but you may well find there is a more limited number of one-bed flats, making the search trickier for the lone accommodation seeker. If all of this sounds too stressful, keep in mind that you can always try to live in student housing for at least your first year. This will help you get acclimated to the city, learn about its neighborhoods and rental prices, and meet other people you could flat-share with. Keep a thorough list of outstanding tasks, and remember to finish any other lingering to-dos to ensure you’ve finalized your enrollment, found a place to live, and taken out a phone plan. If all goes well, you should be able to transition smoothly enough, and finally turn your attention towards the main event: your studies! 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The United Kingdom has a rich history of education. Its Oxford University is considered the second-oldest continuously operating university in the world (or third, depending which online list you look at). And it seems that almost every city in the country has its own dedicated, globally-ranked university, making it a study destination for many.
Princeton University Celebrates Class Day 2026 with Awards for Economics Graduates
Economics Department Chair Wolfgang Pesendorfer recognized the class’s academic achievements, sharing that this year’s class comprises 168 students, marking a department record. Notably, 123 graduates also earned minors in various programs, including 54 who received a Minor in Finance and 20 in Political Economy. “Congratulations to all of you for your many varied and extraordinary accomplishments,” remarked Pesendorfer. Award Highlights Koda Gursoy received the prestigious Halbert White ’72 Prize in Economics for excellence in coursework and thesis creativity. Among other notable awards, Felipe de Bolle was awarded the John Glover Wilson Memorial Award for his thesis on financial inclusion in Brazil, while Joe Tyson received the Walter C. Sauer ’28 Prize for his research on mobile money in Africa. The department also recognized outstanding policy-relevant theses with several awards, with winners including Andy Duan and Jake Simon. Gursoy took home multiple prizes, further highlighting his exceptional work. According to his LinkedIn profile, he has already been accepted to the Economics PhD Program at MIT, which he will commence in the fall of 2026. This year's graduates from Princeton will be in good stead to continue their studies in the context of a Masters or PhD program. Recognition Beyond Economics Recognising economics-relevant contributions from outside the department, Emmanuela Omole (Environmental Science) earned the Henry Horn Prize for her research on housing crises in Ireland, and Sarina Sheth received an honorable mention for her thesis in Global Health. Pesendorfer also acknowledged the contributions of graduate student preceptors and faculty advisors, along with recognizing the student athletes of the department. More details of the ceremony and the winners can be found in the Princeton press release.
Princeton University's Economics Department commemorated the annual Class Day on May 25, 2026, honoring graduates' accomplishments, including outstanding thesis awards and recognitions.
This article focuses on master's in economics. For students with interest and aptitude in both social sciences and mathematics, economics can be the ideal subject to combine these skills. A master's in economics can be preparation for further academic research, or can be a route into a job either in private industry or in the government. Centro de Estudios Monetarios y Financieros, Madrid Programs available: Master in Economics and Finance CEMFI is a leading institution in research and graduate education in economics and finance. It was founded by the Bank of Spain in 1987, and in 1991 became a non-profit foundation. Taught by internationally-recognized scholars, CEMFI’s Master in Economics and Finance equips students with a solid foundation in Economics and Finance, state of the art quantitative tools, and frontier knowledge in the chosen fields of specialization. Students enjoy an active, cohesive and stimulating academic environment in which to lay the foundations for a productive career. The Master in Economics and Finance is an official two-year degree, with 120 ECTS (complying with the European directives for higher education). The program is divided into coursework, participation in workshops, and the writing of a Master thesis. The Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo awards the official degrees of the CEMFI Graduate Program. Application Deadline: 31 May ISCTE Business School, Lisbon, Portugal MSc in Economics The MSc in Economics is a full-time (evening classes), two-year Program, fully taught in English. It is recommended for students with a good technical background who wish to obtain a rigorous, in-depth education in economic theory and policy at the graduate level, to prepare a successful career as professional economists working for central banks, the banking industry, government institutions, and international organisations or as economic advisors and financial consultants. It also provides rigorous preparation for students who wish to advance to a PhD program. Start Date: September Application deadlines: June and August University of Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel, Switzerland Programs available: Master of Science in Applied Economics Rigorous training in modern economic methods: focus on real-world applications of the economic toolbox, not on technical details. The program is a unique blend of courses taught by academic professors and practitioners, including PhD economists from the World Trade Organization, the Swiss National Bank, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the Swiss Federal Office for Statistics, and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). Upon graduation, students can request either a Major in Data science or a Major in Environmental and Energy Policy. Class size is held below 20 students. This favors a profound learning experience and gives participants privileged contacts with instructors. All courses are in English. Tuition fee: CHF 515 per semester for Swiss residents, CHF 790 for non-Swiss residents. Application Deadlines: 30 April and 30 November University of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland Programs available: Masters Programme in Economics MEcon at the University of St. Gallen offers a comprehensive education in economics based on the core areas of Macro- and Mircoeconomics as well as Econometrics. The Master's degree programme in Economics (MEcon) provides in-depth theoretical and empirical knowledge in order to analyse the social and economic challenges of our time. Data analysis has become a central component of developed economies due to the advance of digitalisation. Hence, over recent years processing and analysing Big Data has become increasingly important. MEcon provides you with the necessary tools to analyse economic policy problems using state-of-the-art methods and to develop successful strategies. You will thus be well prepared for responsible positions when you enter the job market. Applications Deadline: 31 March Master's Programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F) With its challenging curriculum, the Master's degree programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance offers high-quality education in economics, econometrics and quantitative methods with a strong focus on finance. The programme combines in-depth knowledge in the areas of economics and finance with state-of-the-art quantitative methods, which makes it unique in Switzerland. The MiQE/F trains students to analyse and solve challenging problems in economic policy, finance and the world of business. Small class sizes ensure inspiring discussions and close contact to the research-oriented faculty. The MiQE/F is an excellent basis for moving on to responsible positions in the private sector or policy institutions as well as for highly selective Ph.D. programmes worldwide. Applications Deadline: 30 April Cerge-EI, Prague, Czech Republic Master in Economic Research Master in Economic Research is a 2year full-time program that combines courses in economics, data science, and public policy. The curriculum provides students with useful and readily applicable knowledge of how the economy works, equipping them with both hard skills (e.g., Python and R coding) and soft skills (e.g., professional writing and presentation). The aim of this program is to prepare students for careers in analytical teams at government organizations, as data scientists in NGOs, and in consulting firms. Graduates receive a Czech degree fully accredited by Charles University. Application Deadline: 31 March University of Bath, UK Applied Economics Gain a strong grounding in advanced economics, with a focus on the application of economic theory and policy analysis in contemporary real-world settings. Closely related to our MSc Economics course, MSc Applied Economics takes a more practical approach to the subject to prepare you for a range of professional roles in the field of economics. You'll receive rigorous training in all the main aspects of economics – such as microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics – with a focus on their application to contemporary economic challenges and issues. Start Date: 29 September Next Application Deadline: 31 July Applied Economics (Banking and Financial Markets) online MSc From political uncertainty to finance and recruitment demands, economics is integral to everyday decision-making. The online MSc Applied Economics with Banking and Financial Markets takes you beyond the research papers and into the real world, giving you insights you can put into action from day one. The University of Bath is the first university in the UK to offer an online Master of Science in Applied Economics, and by emphasising practice over theory, we provide time-pressed professionals with the opportunity to further their career prospects in economics, banking, and finance. Start Dates: January, May and September Next Application deadline: Year round University of Surrey, UK Doctoral programme in Economics (MRes+PhD) The University of Surrey’s MRes Economics programme provides cutting-edge training in micro, macro, econometrics and research methods. The MRes Economics forms the first year of our doctoral training and is followed by the PhD programme. It’s designed to prepare you for a research career in academia or in international organisations around the world. According to the latest THE (Times Higher Education) rankings, the School of Economics is in the top ten of economics departments in the UK. You’ll learn from academics at the frontier of their research fields, benefitting from small cohorts and high-quality interaction with our lecturers. We offer generous studentships for the duration of the MRes/PhD course for those with strong research potential. Application Deadline: 31 January and then on a rolling basis Collegio Carlo Alberto, Turin, Italy Programs available: Master in Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management An upper level Master of the University of Torino, Italy. The Master in Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management prepares for a career in highly-skilled jobs in the financial industry. Graduates use their advanced quantitative finance and econometrics skills in asset management, banks, insurers, hedge funds, consulting firms and major corporations. Such skills also open up opportunities in institutions like central banks, regulators, sovereign wealth funds and sovereign organizations. The outstanding academic background provided by the program also allows graduate students fast-track access to PhD programs in finance. Application deadline: June Master in Economics & Data Analytics The Master in Economics and Data Analytics endows its students with advanced training in modern economic theory and with hands-on experience on analyzing data. In addition to their coursework (which is fully in English), master's students have access to the DataLab of Collegio, where they can bridge the gap between the frontier of economic analysis and real-world problem solving. Application deadline: June Department of Economics, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Programs available: - Master in Industrial Economics and Markets - Master in Economics - Master/PhD Program in Economic Analysis The Department of Economics of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is one of the cornerstones of economics research in Spain, as demonstrated by its accreditation as a Unidad de Excelencia María de Maeztu, and by its position in international rankings such as the ranking of the European Economic Association, that places it 52 in the world, 9 in Europe and 2 in Spain. The UC3M professional master programs in Economics and in Industrial Economics attract students from around the world, who specialize in topics related to competition policy and regulation of economic sectors such as energy, transportation or telecommunications. Likewise, the quality of the UC3M undergraduate programs in economics and business, taught both in Spanish and in English, attracts the best students around the county, consistently maintaining the 1-2 highest access grades in Spain. Application Deadline: 31 May See all Master's Programs <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/venice/images/icons.svg#launch-18px"></use> Header Image Credit: Copyright INOMICS (Photographer: Christy Ioannidou)
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