Institution: Alamo Colleges Location: San Antonio, TX Type: Adjunct/Part-Time Category: Economics To receive consideration for employment, you must upload transcript(s) and a Resume/CV. Posting closes on: 24-08-2026 at 6:00pm CST The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is 24-08-2026 at 6:00pm CST. This position is part-time and temporary. Employment type: TN Hours per Week: Varies Hourly or Salaried: Salary Entry Pay: Depends on education level Funding source: Hard Money Benefits Eligible: No Location: Economics 1819 N Main Ave. San Antonio, Texas, 78212 United States Requisition #: req13546 Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: The position may include the following assignments: Evenings, Weekend, Flex I, Flex II, Online, Remote, Face-to-Face, Dual Credit, Off-Campus and Hybrid. May require work on campus or off campus. Job Summary and Description Teaching faculty are professional educators who have the primary responsibility of fulfilling the District mission of providing a quality education for all students attending the colleges. Categories include full-time, temporary with benefits, and temporary without benefits. Full-time faculty members are classified according to the ranks of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. Faculty members are responsible to a department/program chairperson. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of leader, teacher, advisor, and facilitator of learning. Faculty members will uphold the mission and values of the colleges' and foster effective working relationships with students and colleagues. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. EEO Statement Related Searches: Economics
Part-time position at Alamo Colleges in San Antonio, TX for Adjunct Faculty in Economics.
Charles Manski Receives Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Economics, Finance and Management
The award committee described Manski as a foundational figure in developing methods that revolutionize how economists analyze data and assess public policies under conditions of uncertainty. His five-decade-long career has notably influenced diverse fields such as education, health policy, and labor markets, advocating for credible and transparent inference from economic data. About the Frontiers of Knowledge Award The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards, established in 2008, are funded with 400,000 euros in each of eight categories The awards recognize and reward contributions of singular impact in basic sciences. The categories are biomedicine, environmental sciences and climate change, social sciences, economics, the humanities and music. A total of 34 Frontiers of Knowledge laureates have gone on to win the Nobel Prize. In particular, fourteen Frontiers of Knowledge Award winners in the Economics, Finance and Management category were subsequently recognized by the Swedish Academy. They are: Lars Peter Hansen (2013), Jean Tirole (2014), Angus Deaton (2015), William Nordhaus (2018), Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo (2019), Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson (2020), David Card (2021), Ben Bernanke (2022), Claudia Goldin (2023), Daron Acemoglu (2024) and Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt (2025). The BBVA Foundation is partnered in the awards by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), the country’s premier public research organization. Charles Manski: A leader in the field of Uncertainty in Economics Charles Manski is a seasoned economist, having gained his undergraduate degree and PhD at MIT. He has worked in the US and Israel as an economics professor, and has been at Northwestern since 1997. He was department chair there from 2007-2010. He has also advised the US government and has served terms on the editorial boards of Journal of Human Resources and the Annual Review of Economics. Manski’s research extends into various domains, including quantifying the expectations of economic agents. He emphasizes the importance of understanding uncertainty in decision-making, highlighting how predictions can be fragile if based on erroneous assumptions. His work encourages economists to present a range of possible outcomes rather than definitive answers to address the complexities of public policy situations. His methodologies have found practical applications in education and healthcare, notably advocating for more cautious extrapolation of clinical trial results to broader populations. He aims to incorporate uncertainty measurement into healthcare decisions through tools and applications designed for ease of use, even for those without advanced mathematical knowledge. Charles Manski has been lauded for his critical contributions towards developing a framework that emphasizes the reality of uncertainty in economic analysis, offering a more nuanced understanding of economic behavior and policy effectiveness. At the age of 77, Manski combines a busy teaching schedule with his continuing efforts to refine measurement of uncertainty, with the aim of optimizing decision-making based on the best possible evidence, even among non-econometricians. In his own words: “I’m currently working on a practical project to turn all these ideas into a web application that even someone without mathematical knowledge can use to optimize decision-making in healthcare or any other field.” The wide impact of Manski's work, combined with the precedent of so many Frontiers of Knowledge Award winners going on to become Nobel laureates in economics, positions Prof. Manski as a leading candidate for the Swedish Academy in the near future. You can read an article about the Charles Manski's research focus here, or the full press release, which includes a detailed discussion and comments on his research and impact, here. Image Credits: Copyright ©BBVA Foundation (granted for use on INOMICS, by kind permission of BBVA Foundation)
The BBVA Foundation has announced Charles Manski, a professor at Northwestern University, as winner of the 18th edition of the Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Economics, Finance and Management category, for his groundbreaking work in measuring uncertainty in economic research, impacting public policy analysis.
Public Economics & Economic Policy (JEL H)
The MSc Economic Research is part of the PhD Programme in Economics offered by the Cologne Graduate School of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo-Faculty) at the University of Cologne, Germany. What we offer: advanced PhD-level core courses, preparing our students for research in all areas of economics and econometrics, specialization tracks, tailored to benefit from our faculty's research expertise, especially but not exclusively in the fields of behavioral economics and applied micro economics, opportunities to venture into related disciplines (management, sociology, political science) and do exciting cross-disciplinary research, a study-abroad option at selected partner universities, dedicated facilities for the small group of 15 entering students per year, scholarships for outstanding candidates, student research and teaching assistant positions, exciting research opportunities for your thesis, in a well-connected and internationally renowned research environment. guidance and advice by your thesis supervisor and the programme's academic directors, the option to conduct fully-funded PhD studies in our department after successful graduation. Our Department of Economics and Department of Econometrics and Statistics are part of Germany's only DFG-funded cluster of excellence in economics, ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy. house the prominent Center for Social and Economic Behavior (C-SEB) as well as several ERC grants. have more 30 senior faculty in economics, with many more junior and doctoral researchers in their teams additional faculty and researchers in related areas of management, political science and sociology, in one of Germany's largest higher education institutions, a superb research infrastructure, with numerous seminar series, associated research institutes, workshops, and conferences. What we expect from you: excellent analytical and quantitative abilities, as documented by your academic credentials and ideally a GRE creativity, critical thinking and a drive to conduct frontier research perseverance and dedication to succeed in a demanding programme
Are you as excited as we are about conducting high-quality research to answer pressing societal questions? Do you want to learn state-of-the art methods and theories and apply them to data in your own research, interacting in a supportive and lively research environment? Then take the next step in your academic carreer: We invite outstanding candidates with a dedicated interest in conducting academic research in economics to apply for our two-year, on-site flagship Master's programme. The MSc Economic Research is a gateway to PhD studies in economics at the University of Cologne and at other top institutions worldwide. Its rigorous and comprehensive training in economics and econometrics also prepares for top-level positions in institutions and the private sector. There are no tuition or application fees. Apply with at least /are close to finishing a Bachelor's degree in economics or related disciplines (including mathematics, data science; details apply). The application deadline is March 31st for programme start in October.
Economic Development, Innovation and Growth (JEL O)
Urban, Rural and Transportation Economics (JEL R)
Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics (JEL E)
Econometrics, Statistics and Quantitative Methods (JEL C)
Agricultural and Environmental Economics (JEL Q)
Center for Business and Productivity Dynamics – CompNet, the Halle Institute for Economic Research, and the European Commission (DG Economic and Financial Affairs) are pleased to announce the 15th Annual IWH-CompNet Conference, to be held at the European Commission in Brussels on October 22–23, 2026. The conference will focus on productivity enhancement in Europe and the role of industrial policy, competition, and market structure in shaping long-term growth and economic resilience. Productivity growth in Europe remains subdued, yet it is essential for sustaining living standards, supporting the green and digital transitions, and strengthening resilience in an increasingly fragmented global economy. The challenge of boosting productivity growth features prominently in high-level policy reflections, including the Letta Report on the future of the Single Market and the Draghi Report on European competitiveness, as well as in the European Commission’s policy agenda. A central theme of the conference is how Europe can reconcile potentially competing policy goals. Industrial policies aimed at fostering scale, innovation, and strategic autonomy may support productivity growth, but they can also raise concerns regarding market concentration, reduced competitive pressure, and consumer welfare. Conversely, competition policies that prioritise consumer choice may limit the emergence of firms with sufficient scale to innovate and compete globally. The conference will provide a forum for policy-relevant academic research that offers micro-based evidence to assess trade-offs, complementarities, and design choices. The conference welcomes theoretical and empirical contributions, particularly papers using firm-level, micro-aggregated, or harmonised cross-country data, including IWH-CompNet data and national microdata infrastructures. In line with the IWH-CompNet tradition, the aim is to foster a structured dialogue between academic research and policymaking by highlighting evidence-based insights into productivity, reallocation, innovation, and firm dynamics. The programme will combine academic paper sessions with policy discussions involving researchers and policymakers from European institutions and national authorities. Topics of Interest (not limited to) Productivity growth, dispersion, and convergence across firms, sectors, and countries Industrial policy and productivity: design, effectiveness, and distributional effects Market structure, firm concentration, markups, intangibles, and competition dynamics Innovation, scale, and the role of large firms versus SMEs Productivity diffusion, technology adoption, and barriers to firm growth Reallocation dynamics, entry and exit, and resource misallocation Strategic autonomy, dependencies, geopolitical fragmentation, defence spending, and productivity in open economies Global value chains, reshoring, and firm performance Green and digital transitions, including AI, and their implications for productivity Intangible capital, knowledge spillovers, and human capital accumulation Organisers: Center for Business and Productivity Dynamics – CompNet, Halle Institute for Economic Research, European Commission (DG ECFIN) Location: European Commission, Brussels Call for papers deadline: May 30, 2026 Decisions notified by: July 3, 2026 Keynote Speaker: Kalina Manova (University College London) Scientific Committee: Filippo di Mauro (IWH-CompNet), Javier Miranda (IWH-CompNet), Eric Bartelsman (Vrije Universiteit), Alessandro Turrini (DG ECFIN), Luis Garcia Lombardero (DG ECFIN), Rolf Strauch (ESM, CEPR, RPN) Kindly submit your paper via this form. For organisational questions, please contact cbpd-assistance@iwh-halle.de Only authors of accepted papers will be contacted.
The 15th Annual IWH-CompNet Conference will take place on October 22-23, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, focusing on how Europe can reconcile potentially competing policy goals.
European Commission, Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN)
PhD in Economics 2026/2027 - Five fully funded 4-year scholarships available
The PhD in Economics is a 4-year programme designed for highly qualified and motivated students who wish to acquire the research and analytical skills of the international scientific community in Economics. The Programme is offered in close cooperation with UniCA-University of Cote d’Azur (Nice, France). Students attend one year and a half of intensive course work, part of which (2-3 months) is hosted at the UniCA. After the training period, students will proceed to supervised research work, yielding an original dissertation to be discussed in a final, public examination. It is expected that students produce articles publishable in international journals. PhD students are exposed to the vivid research environment and participate to various ongoing research activities of the Institute of Economics at Scuola Sant’Anna (seminars, conferences, research projects). The Programme is also part of a large international network of institutions and scholars, supporting exchanges of research students and faculty. Areas of study and research facilities The training covers traditional domains of economic analysis (micro, macro, econometrics) but also offers the unique opportunity to study and get involved in research fields often neglected in standard PhD Courses. In line with the core research interests and expertise of the Institute of Economics at Sant’Anna and associate institutions, Advanced and Field topics encompass: evolutionary perspectives on economic change, firm-industry dynamics, economics of innovation, agent-based computational economics, economic networks and complexity, economic history and history of economic thought, and a broad range of quantitative tools for the analysis of economic dynamics and causal inference. PhD students have access to research facilities (software, hardware, data) available via the Scuola library, the Institute of Economics, and the computational infrastructure of the Department of Excellence L'EMBEDS. Job Opportunities The Programme is primarily intended for students willing to pursue an academic career but also provides professional research skills to work in public and private research institutions. Former PhD candidates now work as postdoctoral research fellows, assistant professors, etc., in well-reputed Italian and international universities (e.g., Paris-Sorbonne, Utrecht University, University of York, New School New York, Cornell University, University of Bielefeld, Sciences Po, University of Strasbourg), research institutions (e.g., UN-ECLAC, ECB, Bank of Italy, STATEC-Luxembourg, OECD-Paris, JRC-Seville, Italian Ministry of Economic and Finance), and in the private sector (e.g., UBS). Contacts Prof. Alessio Moneta (Coordinator) Email: alessio.moneta@santannapisa.it Phone: +39.050.8826.60 Information: info-phdeconomics@santannapisa.it
The Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies has launched the call for applications for its Ph.D. in Economics (2026/2027 academic year). Five fully funded 4-year scholarships are available. Application deadline: April 15, 2026, at 12:00 pm (CEST)
International Conference on Economics, Finance & Business, Istanbul
The conference is co-organized by the IISES and the University of Finance and Administration (VŠFS). We welcome scholars, researchers, as well as corporation and government executives. You can present your research work or just attend. The Economics & Finance Conference is focused on the following topics: Finance and Banking Macroeconomics International Economics Labour Economics Finance and International Finance Business and International Business Management and International Management Marketing and International Marketing Economic Policies Economic Education Environmental Economics Submitted papers will be double-blind peer-reviewed by our external reviewers based on originality and technical quality. Accepted and presented papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings with ISBN on our website. Abstracts will be published in the Book of Abstracts. IISES is an important international society of economists, social scientists and educators, founded to promote education and scientific research. Our conference enables you to present your research, meet new colleagues and improve your research skills. Attending a scientific conference is always a great opportunity to do some networking. This can help you to start new projects, find collaborators or jobs. Certificate of presentation will be issued to participants presenting their research in sessions or in e-session. Certificate of chairing a session will be issued to chairs acknowledging their role at the conference. For those who cannot attend personally we offer participation in an e-session (virtual presentation). A group of participants can organize a workshop in English or in a different language.
The International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences invites you to participate in the International Conference on Economics, Finance & Business, Vienna to be held on September 28 - September 30, 2026 in Turkey at the Hotel Novotel Istanbul Zeytinburnu.
The International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences (IISES)
International Conference on Economics, Finance & Business, Vienna
The conference is co-organized by the IISES and the University of Finance and Administration (VŠFS). Complimentary conference tour to Melk Monastery is included for the conference delegates. We welcome scholars, researchers, as well as corporation and government executives. You can present your research work or just attend. The Economics & Finance Conference is focused on the following topics: Finance and Banking Macroeconomics International Economics Labour Economics Finance and International Finance Business and International Business Management and International Management Marketing and International Marketing Economic Policies Economic Education Environmental Economics Submitted papers will be double-blind peer-reviewed by our external reviewers based on originality and technical quality. Accepted and presented papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings with ISBN on our website. Abstracts will be published in the Book of Abstracts. IISES is an important international society of economists, social scientists and educators, founded to promote education and scientific research. Our conference enables you to present your research, meet new colleagues and improve your research skills. Attending a scientific conference is always a great opportunity to do some networking. This can help you to start new projects, find collaborators or jobs. Certificate of presentation will be issued to participants presenting their research in sessions or in e-session. Certificate of chairing a session will be issued to chairs acknowledging their role at the conference. For those who cannot attend personally we offer participation in an e-session (virtual presentation). A group of participants can organize a workshop in English or in a different language.
The International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences invites you to participate in the International Conference on Economics, Finance & Business, Vienna to be held on September 1 - September 3, 2026 in Austria at the Hotel Stefanie.
IISES International Academic Conference, Vienna
The conference is co-organized by the IISES and the University of Finance and Administration (VŠFS). Complimentary conference tour to Melk Monastery is included for the conference delegates. We welcome scholars, researchers, as well as corporation and government executives. You can present your research work or just attend. The International Academic Conference is a multidisciplinary conference with the following topics: Business and Economics Quantitative Methods Social Sciences and Humanities Teaching and Education Health and Welfare Environment and Sustainable Development Law in Society Energy Resources and Policy Technology and Science All submissions are peer-reviewed. All accepted papers/abstracts will be published in the Conference Proceedings on our website. Proceedings of the conference will be published one month after the conference. Proceedings are indexed in: RePEc, Google Scholar, Research Bible and Research Gate IISES is an important international society of economists, social scientists and educators, founded to promote education and scientific research. Our conference enables you to present your research, meet new colleagues and improve your research skills. Attending a scientific conference is always a great opportunity to do some networking. This can help you to start new projects, find collaborators or jobs. Certificate of presentation will be issued to participants presenting their research in sessions, poster sessions or an e-session. Certificate of chairing a session will be issued to chairs acknowledging their role at the conference. For those who cannot attend personally we offer participation in an e-session (virtual presentation). A group of participants can organize a workshop in English or in a different language. Conference participants may publish their papers in the conference proceedings or submit them to the IISES Journal.
The International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences invites you to participate in the IISES International Academic Conference, Vienna to be held on September 1 - September 3, 2026 in Austria at the Hotel Stefanie.
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IISES International Academic Conference, Istanbul
The conference is co-organized by the IISES and the University of Finance and Administration (VŠFS). We welcome scholars, researchers, as well as corporation and government executives. You can present your research work or just attend. The International Academic Conference is a multidisciplinary conference with the following topics: Business and Economics Quantitative Methods Social Sciences and Humanities Teaching and Education Health and Welfare Environment and Sustainable Development Law in Society Energy Resources and Policy Technology and Science All submissions are peer-reviewed. All accepted papers/abstracts will be published in the Conference Proceedings on our website. Proceedings of the conference will be published one month after the conference. Proceedings are indexed in: RePEc, Google Scholar, Research Bible and Research Gate IISES is an important international society of economists, social scientists and educators, founded to promote education and scientific research. Our conference enables you to present your research, meet new colleagues and improve your research skills. Attending a scientific conference is always a great opportunity to do some networking. This can help you to start new projects, find collaborators or jobs. Certificate of presentation will be issued to participants presenting their research in sessions, poster sessions or an e-session. Certificate of chairing a session will be issued to chairs acknowledging their role at the conference. For those who cannot attend personally we offer participation in an e-session (virtual presentation). A group of participants can organize a workshop in English or in a different language. Conference participants may publish their papers in the conference proceedings or submit them to the IISES Journal.
The International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences invites you to participate in the IISES International Academic Conference, Madrid to be held on September 28 - September 30, 2026 in Turkey at the Hotel Novotel Istanbul Zeytinburnu.
OECD Appoints Stefano Scarpetta as Chief Economist
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has announced the appointment of Stefano Scarpetta as its new Chief Economist, effective April 1, 2026. Scarpetta is recognized for his exceptional contributions to economic analysis and policymaking throughout his extensive career. Since 2013, Scarpetta has been at the helm of the OECD Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs, where he has spearheaded notable initiatives such as the OECD Jobs Strategy. Scarpetta's previous roles also include serving as sous-sherpa for the G7 and G20 summits focusing on employment and social policies. His experience and expertise will be crucial in guiding the OECD Economics Department, which is responsible for delivering rigorous analysis and tailored policy advice to 38 member countries, as well as over 100 non-member countries. OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann praised Scarpetta, stating, “Over three decades at the OECD, Stefano has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, deep expertise in economic analysis and policy with a commitment to advancing the OECD’s mission.” Scarpetta holds a PhD in Economics from the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) and has worked extensively in both the OECD and the World Bank, focusing on labor markets and economic policies. Scarpetta replaces Clare Lombardelli, who held the position from 2023 to 2026. About the OECD: Working with over 100 countries, the OECD is a global policy forum that promotes policies to preserve individual liberty and improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Image Credits: oecd.org (permission for use kindly granted by the OECD)
Stefano Scarpetta is set to assume the role of Chief Economist at the OECD, bringing over 30 years of experience in economics and public policy. He previously led the OECD Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs.
10th Asia-Pacific Conference on Economics and Finance ‘LIVE’
10th Asia-Pacific Conference on Economics and Finance ‘LIVE’ [Publishing with Springer Nature Pte Ltd] [Important Information] Official website：https://apef.ear.com.sg/ (For more information) Conference Dates：10–11th December 2026 Conference Venue：Singapore - Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium Sponsored by：East Asia Research, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak （UNIMAS), and Loughborough University, UK Final Paper Deadline：Please refer to our official website Book Indexing：Scopus、BKCI、CPCI [About APEF2026] The 10th Asia-Pacific Conference on Economics and Finance (APEF2026), organized by East Asia Research and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak and Loughborough University, UK, will be a hybrid conference happening in Singapore from 10-11 December 2026. APEF2026 brings together economists and financial experts from academia, government, and the private sector to share research, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections. At the 10th edition of the conference, it offers a special opportunity to reconnect with old colleagues while forming new partnerships for future research collaboration. [Undergraduate Research Conference] The East Asia Research Undergraduate Research Conference 2026 (URC2026) is a one-day immersive academic experience that introduces undergraduate students to the world of academic research. Held alongside the 10th Asia-Pacific Conference on Economics and Finance (APEF2026), URC2026 allows students to engage directly with scholars and practitioners in a real conference setting. Accompanying supervisors and institutions interested in bulk registration are welcome to contact us for more information. Download URC2026 brochure at https://apef.ear.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/APEF_URC2026.pdf [Publishing Opportunity] Publish in the Book, ‘Economics and Finance Readings- Selected Papers from Asia-Pacific Conference on Economics & Finance’, to be published by Springer Nature Pte Ltd (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2017, 2016 edition). All accepted abstracts will be published in ‘Asia-Pacific Conference on Economics & Finance 2026 Programme & Abstract Book’. 2022 and 2025 edition is SCOPUS indexed! [Register Now] Seats are limited! Secure your spot today to access the early bird rate! Download our brochure at https://apef.ear.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/APEF2026-Brochure-v2.pdf [Enquiries] Email：anthonytan@ear.com.sg Official website：https://apef.ear.com.sg/ [Partner with APEF2026] If you are representing an Association or an Institute of Higher Learning and would like to be a conference partner or set up a complimentary 6ft by 3ft display table at our conference to recruit talented PhD candidates in attendance. Get in touch with us now! Join the Movement Don’t miss this transformative event!
The 10th Asia-Pacific Conference on Economics & Finance (APEF2026), organized by East Asia Research & supported by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak and Loughborough University, UK, will be a hybrid conference happeningin Singapore from December 10-11, 2026! Learn from the best in the Economics and Finance community.
TWENTY-FIFTH SUMMER SCHOOL IN INTERNATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
Scientific Committee: Mariapia Mendola (Chair, University of Milan Bicocca, CEPR and LdA), Lucia Corno (Cattolica University, LEAP and CEPR), Giovanna d'Adda (University of Milan and LdA), Andrea Guariso (University of Milan Bicocca, LdA and LEAP), Niccolò Meriggi (University of Oxford and IGC), Marco Sanfilippo (University of Turin, CCA and LdA). Description The school intends to provide an intensive training course for graduate students and young researchers who are working in the field of development and international economics. This year the focus will be on the use of big data and AI in development economics. For further information and teaching material, please refer to: https://dagliano.unimi.it/ or send and email to: centro.dagliano@unimi.it. Participants The school is targeted to graduate students, doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers in economics with a focus on development economics. Students are expected to attend the school full time. Applications and deadlines The participants will be selected by the Selection Committee on the basis of the information included in the application forms and CVs.Please submit your application form together with your CV here. The deadline for submission is 4th May, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Applicants will be informed by email about the results no later than 15th June 2026. Location The school will take place at Castello di Gargonza, a medieval village and historic residence in the world-famous Tuscany countryside. The 13th century fortified hamlet is surrounded by more than 600 hectares of forest, olive groves and vineyards and overlooks the Val di Chiana. It is the perfect place for summer schools and conferences, as all the facilities are offered in the same place. Gargonza is also the ideal destination to discover Tuscany. It is located 100 km south-est of Florence between the beautiful cities of Siena and Arezzo. Local information will be provided to participants in due course.
TWENTY-FIFTH SUMMER SCHOOL IN INTERNATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS: "Economic Development in the Age of Big Data and AI" 1-4 September 2026, Castello di Gargonza, Tuscany, Italy Lecturers: Samuel Asher (Imperial College Business School, Development Data Lab and CEPR) and Paul Novosad (Dartmouth College and Development Data Lab) Organisers: Centro Studi Luca d’Agliano, Fondazione Collegio Carlo Alberto and Vilfredo Pareto Doctoral Program in Economics of the University of Turin, DEMS- University of Milan Bicocca, Cattolica University, Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), Centre for the Study of African Economies – Oxford University, IGC; in collaboration with the World Bank Institute for Economic Development.
Centro Studi Luca d'Agliano, University of Milan
Brian Bell appointed as Chief Economic Advisor to the UK Treasury
This appointment is effective from March 9, 2026, and will position Professor Bell as a principal advisor to the Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding macroeconomic strategies and fiscal policy. Currently serving as the Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee to the government, and a Professor of Economics at King’s Business School, Professor Bell is a prominent labour economist who has a rich background that includes roles at the Bank of England and the International Monetary Fund. His expertise also extends to the private sector, where he has worked in various economic capacities for hedge funds and investment banks in London. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves expressed confidence in Bell’s leadership, emphasizing the groundwork laid by the government through multiple interest rate cuts which have contributed to falling inflation and economic growth exceeding prior forecasts. She remarked, "The appointment of Professor Brian Bell will strengthen our economic leadership as we deliver for working people." James Bowler, the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, welcomed Bell, recognizing his extensive experience as crucial for advancing the government's economic agenda. Commenting on his new role, Professor Bell stated, "This is a pivotal moment for the UK economy, and I look forward to providing rigorous economic advice to ensure policy decisions yield real benefits for communities across the UK. " Image Credits: gov.uk (content available under Open Government Licence v3.0)
Professor Brian Bell has been appointed as the Chief Economic Advisor to the Treasury, succeeding Sam Beckett. The appointment was announced by the UK government on Friday.
Bruce Preston appointed to Reserve Bank of Australia's Monetary Policy Board
The appointment was announced in press releases by the Australian Treasury, and by the RBA. The story also broke on ABC, the Australian national broadcaster. Professor Preston, a distinguished macroeconomist, will bring valuable expertise to the board. Preston studied at Princeton University in the US, gaining his MSc and PhD, after which he cut his teeth as an academic, working as an assistant professor and then associate professor of economics at Columbia University in New York. He then moved back to Australia in 2012, where he took on a full-professor position at Monash University. Preston is currently serving as a Professor of Economics at the University of New South Wales. His impressive background also includes recent roles as an advisor at the RBA and at the Treasury. Fellow Australian economist, Justin Wolfers, shared the news across his Twitter/X, BlueSky and Threads accounts, generating significant coverage and praise from economists on social media. Wolfers praised the appointment, writing: "Hard to think of a better appointment to the RBA board than my old mate, Bruce Preston. By any measure he's Australia's leading monetary economist. Good news for the Bank, for Australia, and for economics. (Many moons ago we were baby economists together at the RBA.)" Preston's term at the RBA is set to commence on March 1, 2026, lasting for five years. The Government has taken steps to reinforce the strength and leadership of key economic and financial institutions, especially during these uncertain times. This selection process was comprehensive and included consultations with the Opposition. A panel made up of the Treasury Secretary, the Reserve Bank Governor, and Martin Parkinson, a former Secretary to the Treasury and Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, was responsible for the appointment. They used a skills matrix to ensure a diverse range of expertise within the board. The Government also expressed gratitude to the outgoing member, Mrs. Alison Watkins AM, for her contributions to the board and for her commitment during her tenure. Learn more about Bruce Preston on his personal website. Credits: rba.gov.au (RBA Boardroom Interior)
Professor Bruce Preston has been appointed as a part-time member of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Monetary Policy Board by the Australian Government, effective March 1, 2026.
Macroeconomic Policy in a Heterogeneous and Imperfectly Rational World - 6th Joint NBP-LB-CEBRA Biennial Conference
We invite submissions of theoretical and empirical papers addressing current issues in monetary economics and fiscal policy. The conference aims to bring together central bank researchers, academics, and policymakers to exchange ideas and present research that contributes to a deeper understanding of macroeconomic policy design and coordination in today’s fragile global environment. The conference will cover a broad range of topics related to monetary and fiscal policy, and we particularly welcome papers that explore the interactions between macroeconomic forces, structural change, and policy design. Possible areas of interest include, but are not limited to: · Interactions between inflation, monetary policy, and fiscal policy · Sovereign debt, fiscal sustainability, and the credibility of policy frameworks · Inflation dynamics in the presence of production networks and firm heterogeneity · Distributional effects of monetary and fiscal policy over the business cycle · Implications of bounded rationality for monetary and fiscal policy · Inflation and monetary policy in tight and slack labor markets · The effects of demographic change and technological progress on labor markets and inflation · Global supply shocks, geopolitical fragmentation, and their implications for inflation and policy coordination Keynote speakers: Martin Eichenbaum (Northwestern University) Clare Lombardelli (Bank of England) Morten Ravn (University College London) Important dates: Submission deadline: 15 April 2026 (6 p.m. GMT) Notification of acceptance: 15 May 2026 Registration opens: 15 May 2026 Registration deadline: 1 June 2026 Funding: Accommodation expenses will be covered only for participants included in the conference programme. Financial support will be provided in accordance with the NBP travel expense guidelines. How to apply: Authors are invited to submit their papers in pdf format to: research_conference@nbp.pl
In a period marked by heightened economic uncertainty, demographic transitions, and evolving inflation dynamics, the interaction between monetary and fiscal policy has once again moved to the forefront of economic debate. To foster discussion and encourage the exchange of new insights on these challenges, Narodowy Bank Polski (NBP), the Bank of Lithuania, and the Central Bank Research Association (CEBRA) are jointly organizing the Sixth Biennial Conference “Macroeconomic Policy in a Heterogeneous and Imperfectly Rational World”. Call for Papers
On January 9, we will hold our second annual online presentation. A panel of faculty members and students will present our academic offer and answer participants' questions. This is event is a great opportunity to gain an overview of the institution and to hear about students’ experiences. Our students enjoy a stimulating academic environment with accessible and supportive faculty. The program comprises two stages: stage one, coursework; and stage two, research. The coursework stage provides students with state of the art tools to successfully conduct research in an ample range of areas in Economics. The research stage fosters an international academic environment in which students grow to develop an independent and productive career. The typical duration of studies is five to six years. Students who successfully complete the two stages are awarded the degrees Master in Economics and Finance and PhD in Economics and Government. These official degrees are awarded by the Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo. The quality of our Graduate Program has been recognized with the recent award of the María de Maeztu Excellence Distinction. This highly selective distinction is awarded by Spain’s National Research Agency to “fund and accredit public research centers and units in any scientific area that demonstrate international scientific impact and leadership”. Visit our website for more information. Official degrees: Students who successfully complete the two stages of the program will be awarded the official degrees of: Master in Economics and Finance (after successfully completing the first two years) official degree, Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo ,120 ECTS PhD in Economics and Government (after successfully defending the PhD dissertation), Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo Length of Studies: 5 years Dedication: Full-time Language: English Approximate class size: 10-12 students Funding: Academic-based scholarships and tuition waivers regardless of nationality Other Funding: Students enrolled in the program can also apply for research funds, financial support for conference participation, and financial support for academic visits Application Deadline: 11 November 2025– 31 May 2026 (or when the program reaches capacity, whichever occurs first) Funding Deadline: 31 January 2026 For detailed information about the CEMFI PhD Program as well as specific information about the application process, please visit our website.
The CEMFI PhD Program prepares students for successful careers as research economics in universities and academic centers as well as in central banks and public and private sector institutions. Our graduates have demonstrated to have the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake a successful career. They have published their work in some of the most prestigious and influential journals in Economics, including the American Economic Review, Econometrica and the Review of Economic Studies, and have found jobs in leading academic and professional institutions. Recent placements include MIT Sloan, London School of Economics, University of Southern California, Bank of Italy, and Bank of Spain.
The CEMFI Graduate Program offers scholarships and tuition waivers on an academic-merit basis to students of all nationalities
3rd biennial “Africa in the Global Economy“ conference
Africa’s role in the global economy is being reshaped by regional ambitions and external pressures. While the AfCFTA has generated momentum, intra-African trade remains fragile, exposing gaps in in-frastructure and readiness. Meanwhile, external powers continue to influence Africa’s trajectory. The expiry of AGOA preferences and the introduction of reciprocal tariffs under recent U.S. policy have lim-ited trade options and affected industrial production. China’s duty-free access offer and infrastructure investments gain appeal, while the EU conditions preferential access on sustainability and political re-quirements. These dynamics intersect with intensified global competition for Africa’s critical raw material, raising questions about their potential economic and political impacts. Topics of interest include international trade, finance, and development, but contributions exploring other areas with clear links to Africa’s regional or global economic integration are also welcome. Early-career researchers and contributors from the Global South are strongly encouraged to submit. The conference will take place in person, beginning on Wednesday, 2 December in the afternoon and ending in the early afternoon of Friday, 4 December. Submission Authors should submit extended abstracts (up to 500 words) outlining the contribution to the literature, methodology, and main results. Submissions are accepted exclusively via the conference submission form: https://www.teilnehmermanagement.idos-research.de/africa-in-the-global-economy-/ For questions, contact socioeconomic@idos-research.de with “AfrEcon 2026” in the subject line. Keynote speaker Antoine Bouët (CEPII) Conference deadlines 30 April 2026 – Deadline for abstract submission June 2026 – Acceptance/rejection notification 1 September 2026 – Deadline for final registration 2 - 4 December 2026 – Conference Location German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) Tulpenfeld 6 53113 Bonn Germany Conference Partners German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance at the University of Cape Town, the Research Network Sustainable Global Supply Chains, and The World Bank.
This conference will take place 2 - 4 December 2026 in Bonn. It provides a forum to discuss the implications of Africa’s evolving regional and global economic relationships, with a focus on policy-relevant empirical research related to international trade, finance, and development.
German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)
Postdoctoral Researcher in Financial Intermediation or Household Finance (m/f/d)
The Leibniz Institute SAFE is seeking to fill the position of a Postdoctoral Researcher in Financial Intermediation or Household Finance (m/f/d) (full-time, salary group: E 13 TV-H) Your profile: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Finance or in Economics or a closely related area with a Finance focus by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. We expect a research interest either in Financial Intermediation or in Household Finance. We welcome applications from candidates who maintain active scholarship in the respective field, show a strong research potential, and the commitment to contribute to the activities of the Institute. We offer: The infrastructure of a modern research institute with excellent contacts to the scientific and financial community. You will be working in a very attractive working environment in the House of Finance at Goethe University and with an enthusiastic team of colleagues. Compensation will be 100% of a full-time position in accordance with the standards of the public services wage agreement of the State of Hesse (TV-H E 13). The position is limited to two years with the option of a one-year extension. There is no teaching load assigned to this position, but involvement in the teaching of Goethe University Frankfurt’s bachelor, master, and/or Ph.D. programs is possible. SAFE seeks to increase the share of women in research and thus strongly encourages female scholars to apply. We are also committed to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities and therefore invites them in particular to apply. Interested? We look forward to receiving your online application! Apply now until 8 March 2026 via our career portal >> Career | Leibniz Institute SAFE (safe-frankfurt.de) Please upload your evaluation package as a single PDF document (maximum 6 MB). Reference letters can be handed in via econjobmarket.org or applications@safe-frankfurt.de. Questions? Should you have any questions please contact Prof. Dr. Christine Laudenbach, laudenbach@safe-frankfurt.de
The Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE – Sustainable Architecture for Finance in Europe – based in Frankfurt am Main promotes research and independent policy advice on all aspects dealing with the structure and functioning of the financial system. It is committed to contributing to the strengthening of a sustainable and resilient financial architecture that promotes innovation and serves the needs of the economy and society. Researchers from the fields of economics, law, and political science collaborate at SAFE.
Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE
Postdoc: Impact Evaluation in Developing Countries (Development Economics)
Your tasks would include - Conducting (quasi-)experimental impact evaluation studies in developing countries - Research in applied econometrics, statistics, or survey methodology - Teaching in applied econometrics, statistics, or survey methodology - Preparing grants and grant applications, proposal writing The ideal candidate has a PhD, or will soon defend his PhD in economics, econometrics, empirical social sciences, data science, statistics, or survey methodology. Profound quantitative skills (econometrics, statistics, survey design) are required, as well as comprehensive reporting skills (quantitative analysis of data sets and report writing). Prior field experience as well as willingness to supervise large-scale household surveys in Africa, Asia and Latin America are essential. Skills in large-data analysis, qualitative analyses and good organizational abilities are acknowledged. A good command of STATA or R is required, knowledge of Python would be an asset. You will work within a supportive team of experienced researchers. The position offers a good opportunity to deepen your expertise in applied econometrics, impact evaluations and survey methodology. Applicants may wish to include a CV and a brief outline of their motivation, and a copy of a recent and relevant paper or report. You may send your application to Professor Dr Markus Frölich at froelich@uni-mannheim.de. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis.
The Chair of Econometrics at the University of Mannheim, Germany, is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to enlarge its team in Impact Evaluations in Developing Countries. With a strong focus on quantitative impact evaluations in developing countries we analyse and evaluate programmes and policies in Africa and Asia in the areas of poverty reduction, microfinance, health, education, employment, nutrition, agriculture, climate, humanitarian assistance etc. Our vision is to help the poor in Africa, Asia, and Latin America through evidence-generation via Impact Evaluations about which policies, programmes and interventions are effective and how their effectiveness could be improved.
The Teaching & Learning Centre (TLC) at Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) warmly invites proposals for the Andragogy for Impact (AnfI) 2026, to be held from 3 to 5 November 2026 at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore. Centred on the theme “Adult Learning: Reimagining, Reinventing, Transforming”, the conference invites educators, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to reflect on how adult learning must evolve in response to changing learner identities, workforce demands, and societal transformation. Guided by the tagline “From tradition to transformation: a new vision for adult learning”, AnfI 2026 seeks to re-envision adult learning from foundational principles to delivery approaches and long-term impact. We welcome proposals aligned to one of the three conference strands: Reimagining the Foundations of Adult Learning Reinventing the Delivery of Adult Teaching and Learning Transforming the Outputs and Impact of Adult Learning Submissions may take the form of paper or poster presentations, roundtables, or talking circles. Proposals may draw on research (theoretical, conceptual, or empirical), integrative reviews, research in progress, best practices, or emerging innovations that shape the future of adult learning. Key Dates: Call for proposals opens: 15 February 2026 Submission deadline: 31 May 2026 Pre-conference workshops: 3 November 2026 Main conference: 4–5 November 2026
Andragogy for Impact (AnfI) 2026 is a biennial international conference series dedicated to reimagining adult learning as a catalyst for transformation across individuals, work, and societies. It connects educators, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to co-create new models of learning that are ethical, inclusive, and future-ready.