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Sonja Dobkowitz, Stefanie J. Huber, Pia Hüttl, Teresa Schildmann
DIW Berlin and the University of Bonn are pleased to host the 6th Workshop for Women in Macroeconomics, Finance and Economic History (WIMFEH) at DIW Berlin on May 7–8, 2026. The goal is to bring together female academic researchers and practitioners to promote the exchange of ideas and experience in the fields of Macroeconomics, Finance, and Economic History. The workshop welcomes contributions in areas such as:
- Financial Intermediation and Institutions
- Micro-level decision making and its transmission to the macro level
- Labor markets, fiscal policy and business cycles
The program will feature keynote lectures, contributed papers, and discussions, offering participants an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and career perspectives in economics. Invited keynote lectures will be given by:
- Kalina Manova (University College London)
- Cecilia Parliatore (New York University, Stern School of Business)
Each will share their experiences and provide insights regarding research careers in economics.
Call for Papers
DIW Berlin and the University of Bonn are pleased to host the 6th Workshop for Women in Macroeconomics, Finance and Economic History (WIMFEH) at DIW Berlin on May 7–8, 2026. The goal is to bring together female academic researchers and practitioners to promote the exchange of ideas and experience in the fields of Macroeconomics, Finance, and Economic History. We invite contributions, including, but not limited to:
- Financial Intermediation and Institutions
- Micro-level decision making and its transmission to the macro level
- Labor markets, fiscal policy and business cycles
The conference shall facilitate and support the formation of professional networks among female economists across academia and policy institutions. Each conference day will feature a keynote lecture by an invited speaker, contributed papers and discussions.
Invited keynote lectures will be given by:
- Kalina Manova (University College London)
- Cecilia Parliatore (New York University, Stern School of Business)
Each will share their experiences and provide insights regarding research careers in economics.
Registration fees:
There are no registration or participation fees. We will provide accommodation (a maximum of two nights), lunches, a workshop dinner and networking events. Partial support for discussants’ travel expenses is also available.
How to submit a paper:
Please submit your paper in PDF format along with information on the paper’s title, name(s) of author(s), and contact details via this submission form before January 31, 2026. Authors will be notified about the status of their application in the first week of March 2026.
For further information regarding the workshop, please consult the WIMFEH website or contact us via wimfeh@diw.de.
We look forward to seeing you in Berlin in May 2026!
Your organizing committee:
Sonja Dobkowitz (DIW Berlin)
Stefanie J. Huber (University of Bonn)
Pia Hüttl (DIW Berlin)
Teresa Schildmann (DIW Berlin)
Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße 58
10117 Berlin , Deutschland
