May 2015 - NOeG-l - Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien

Einladung zur Vortragsreihe WIFO-Extern am 19.05.2015 13:15
by Fabian Unterlass 11 May '15

11 May '15

Um die graphische Version (HTML) dieses E-Mails zu sehen, klicken Sie auf den folgenden Link, oder kopieren Sie ihn in Ihren Browser: < http://newsletter.wifo.ac.at/sys/w.aspx?sub=en3iO_2zVOj5&mid=8cdbce8f > Einladung: WIFO-Extern zum Thema "Grandmothers' labour supply" ------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, das WIFO lädt Sie herzlich zum nächsten Termin der Vortragsreihe WIFO-Extern ein: Dienstag, 19. Mai 2015, 13:15 Uhr WIFO, Kleiner Sitzungssaal Wolfgang Frimmel (Universität Linz) "Grandmothers' labour supply" Abstract: The birth of a child may have (negative) consequences on labor supply of the mother or the parents in general - but also on labor supply of the grandmother. Nonavailability of formal child-care may force the extended family to bargain whether the mother, the father or the grandmother is taking a leave to care for the child. While the joint determination of mother's labor supply and fertility decisions is well studied in the literature, a thorough causal analysis of labor supply effects of becoming a grandmother is practically non-existent. We will use administrative data covering the universe of Austrian workers and two different identification strategies to explore causal effects of having a first grandchild vs. having an additional one. We find that becoming a grandmother significantly increases the probability of labor market exit. Similarly, having an additional grandchild reduces labor market participation. Such an analysis is important, because it investigates side-effects of the existence of formal child-care facilities on labor supply and early retirement behavior of elderly workers in times of serious demographic pressure on public pensions systems. Bei Interesse am Besuch dieses Vortrages schicken Sie bitte (bis einen Tag vor der Veranstaltung) eine formlose Anmeldung an fabian.unterlass(a)wifo.ac.at < http://newsletter.wifo.ac.at/sys/r.aspx?sub=en3iO_2zVOj5&link=4mDf > , um uns die Abschätzung des Raumbedarfs zu erleichtern. Wir würden uns freuen, Sie zu diesem Vortrag am WIFO begrüßen zu dürfen! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fabian Unterlass WIFO - Österreichisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung Arsenal, Objekt 20 1030 Wien Tel.: +43 (1) 798 26 01-477 Fax: +43 (1) 798 93 86 Web: http://www.wifo.ac.at E-Mail: fabian.unterlass(a)wifo.ac.at --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- © 2014 Österreichisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung 1030 Wien, Arsenal, Objekt 20 Impressum < http://newsletter.wifo.ac.at/sys/r.aspx?sub=en3iO_2zVOj5&link=4mDg > | AGB < http://newsletter.wifo.ac.at/sys/r.aspx?sub=en3iO_2zVOj5&link=4mDi > | Datenschutzerklärung < http://newsletter.wifo.ac.at/sys/r.aspx?sub=en3iO_2zVOj5&link=4mDh > Tel.: +43 (0) 1 798 26 01-0 Fax: + 43 (0) 1 798 93 86 E-Mail: publikationen(a)wifo.ac.at ------------------------------------------------------------- Persönliche Daten ändern: < http://newsletter.wifo.ac.at/sys/r.aspx?sub=en3iO_2zVOj5&sl=1ng&mid=8cdbce8f > ------------------------------------------------------------- Weiterleiten: < http://newsletter.wifo.ac.at/sys/r.aspx?sub=en3iO_2zVOj5&sl=1nh&mid=8cdbce8f > ------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter abbestellen: < http://newsletter.wifo.ac.at/sys/r.aspx?sub=en3iO_2zVOj5&sl=1nf&mid=8cdbce8f > -------------------------------------------------------------

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REMINDER OeNB - Invitation 77th East Jour Fixe, May 29, Oesterreichische Nationalbank
by Event-Management 07 May '15

07 May '15

Dear Madams and Sirs, We kindly want to remind you of the 77th East Jour Fixe of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) on the topic of “Russia – economic turmoil and policy options,” which will take place on May 29, 2015. The East Jour Fixe was initiated by the OeNB in 1991. It is a discussion forum on economic reforms and developments in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CESEE). The 77th East Jour Fixe will focus on Russia’s economic policy challenges and options against the background of the country’s current and likely longer lasting economic turmoil, which has laid bare the vulnerabilities of the Russian economy. In session 1, we will therefore discuss structural reform needs and how to use FDI more efficiently. In session 2, we will then explore ways to safeguard banking sector stability and buttress monetary policy. Finally, session 3 will deal with Russia’s recent recalibration of its external economic policy orientation and the options ahead. Please find the program attached to this e-mail. We kindly ask you to register not later than May 20, 2015 either by e-mail (event-management(a)oenb.at<mailto:event-management@oenb.at>) or phone to (+43-1) 40420-6616. If you are unable to attend the 77th East Jour Fixe, we would kindly ask you to forward the invitation to another representative or colleague whom you may want to nominate. Should you have any organizational questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail (event-management(a)oenb.at<mailto:event-management@oenb.at>) or phone (+43-1-40420-6616). Yours sincerely, Event-Management --------------------------- Oesterreichische Nationalbank Abteilung für Öffentlichkeitsarbeit und Finanzbildung Communications and Financial Literacy Division Phone: +43-1-404 20-6620 Fax: +43-1-404 20-04 6697 E-mail: Event-Management(a)oenb.at<mailto:Event-Management@oenb.at>

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Stellenausschreibung TU Wien / Infrastruktur, Verkehr, Energie
by Michael Getzner 07 May '15

07 May '15

Sehr geehrte Kolleginnen und Kollegen, der Fachbereich Finanzwissenschaft und Infrastrukturpolitik schreibt eine Stelle für eine/n Universitätsassistent/in (Prae-Doc) aus, mit zumindest einem der folgenden inhaltlichen Schwerpunkte: o Infrastrukturökonomik und Infrastrukturplanung, o Verkehrsökonomik und Verkehrsplanung, o Energieökonomik und Energieplanung. Anbei die detaillierte Ausschreibung! Ich wäre dankbar, wenn Sie die Informationen an mögliche, Ihnen geeignet erscheinende Kolleg/inn/en weiterleiten könnten. Besten Dank und freundliche Grüße Michael Getzner -- Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Getzner Center of Public Finance and Infrastructure Policy / Fachbereich Finanzwissenschaft und Infrastrukturpolitik Vienna University of Technology / Technische Universität Wien Resselgasse 5, 1040 Vienna / Wien, Austria Ph. +43 (0)1 58801 280320, Fax +43 (0)1 58801 9280320 Mobile +43 (0) 676 4129222 michael.getzner(a)tuwien.ac.at, www.ifip.tuwien.ac.at

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Reminder: Guest lecture Martin Gelter May 7th, 16 hours
by wolfgang.weigel＠univie.ac.at 06 May '15

06 May '15

Madam, Sir, dear memebers this is to remind you of the upcoming guest-lecture The Pension System and Convergence in Corporate Governance Speaker: Martin Gelter, Fordham University School of Law Venue: Seminar, Schenkenstraße 4, 2nd floor, 1010 Vienna 16 - 18 hours Abstract This article explores the influence of the pension system on convergence in corporate governance. In a previous paper, I studied the effects of the shift in the private pension system of the US between the 1970s and today, arguing that the gradual transition from defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC) plans turned workers into "forced capitalists." This changed the incentives of firms and workers as well as the political economy of corporate governance and helped to lead the way toward the shareholder primacy model. I now take the theory to the international level and apply it to the corporate convergence debate. Compared to the US, Continental European and Japanese employees continue to rely to a much larger degree on government pensions that are essentially centralized DB plans. Where company-funded pensions exist, they often are of the DB variety, e.g. in the case of the German and Japanese book reserve plans. Thus, while the development of the stock market is of tremendous importance for members of the aging middle class in US, e.g. their German peers need to rely primarily on the continued ability of the government to fund pensions. Efforts to increase the significance of DC pension plans and private pension savings in Europe during the 1990s and 2000s coincide with the strengthening of the shareholder model. Historically, unfunded pension systems in Europe were introduced during and after World War II for reasons connected to destruction of the previous pension systems funding base, for reasons including inflation, the collapse of capital markets and the need to alleviate poverty. The institutional framework developing at the time was not amenable to the development of a financial system fostering strong capital markets. By contrast, in the US capital markets continued to play a larger role in spite of the experience of the depression. We are looking forward to welcoming you Wolfgang Weigel Wolfgang Weigel Associate Professor and Chair Joseph von Sonnenfels Center, Department of Economics 05.502 University of Vienna Oskar Morgenstern Platz 1 1090 Vienna, Austria Mail to: wolfgang.weigel(a)univie.ac.at --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

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REMINDER Invitation: Econometrics Research Seminar (May 7): Martin Huber
by Economics Department 06 May '15

06 May '15

[cid:image002.png@01D087E7.C5EEEFB0] ECONOMETRICS RESEARCH SEMINAR INVITATION R E M I N D E R The Department of Economics and Finance at the Institute for Advanced Studies cordially invites you to the following Econometrics Research Seminar <http://www.ihs.ac.at/vienna/resources/Economics/Papers/20130226_Paper_Zimme…> Thursday, May 7, 2015 IHS, Stumpergasse 56, 1060 Vienna, SZ VI 9:00 am (Please note that the seminar will start at 9 am sharp in lecture room SZVI on the 6th floor!) Martin Huber<http://www.unifr.ch/appecon/en/team/martin-huber> University of Fribourg The finite sample performance of semi- and nonparametric estimators for treatment effects and policy evaluation<https://www.ihs.ac.at/fileadmin/public/ecofin_teaching/Seminars/20150507_Pa…> Abstract: This paper investigates the finite sample performance of a comprehensive set of semi- and nonparametric estimators for treatment and policy evaluation. In contrast to previous simulation studies which mostly considered semiparametric approaches relying on parametric propensity score estimation, we also consider more flexible approaches based on semi- or nonparametric propensity scores, nonparametric regression, and direct covariate matching. In addition to (pair, radius, and kernel) matching, inverse probability weighting, regression, and doubly robust estimation, our studies also cover recently proposed estimators such as genetic matching, entropy balancing, and empirical likelihood estimation. We vary a range of features (sample size, selection into treatment, effect heterogeneity, and correct/misspecification) in our simulations and that several nonparametric estimators by and large outperform commonly used treatment estimators using a parametric propensity score. Nonparametric regression, nonparametric doubly robust estimation, nonparametric IPW, and one-to-many covariate matching perform best. paper jointly with Markus Frölich and Manuel Wiesenfarth We are looking forward to seeing you! Institute for Advanced Studies Department of Economics and Finance Stumpergasse 56, 1060 Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43 1 599 91 145 e-Mail: economics(a)ihs.ac.at<mailto:economics@ihs.ac.at> http://economics.ihs.ac.at<http://economics.ihs.ac.at/> LINKS DIRECTIONS TO IHS<https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=214450950836633541616.0004d7e346945a52…> on Google maps<https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=214450950836633541616.0004d7e346945a52…> ECONOMETRICS RESEARCH<https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=k0lv6keqn60t40jeuhtjfebrl0%40grou…> SEMINAR<https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=k0lv6keqn60t40jeuhtjfebrl0%40grou…> on Google calendar<https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=k0lv6keqn60t40jeuhtjfebrl0%40grou…> ECONOMICS SEMINARS <https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=o7e40khrmr1vn2lo20mhbe539g%40grou…> IN VIENNA<https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=o7e40khrmr1vn2lo20mhbe539g%40grou…> on Google calendar<https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=o7e40khrmr1vn2lo20mhbe539g%40grou…> [cid:image004.jpg@01CEBF6B.00DB9700]<http://economics.ihs.ac.at/> [http://www.ihs.ac.at/vienna/resources/Economics/Others/FB-f-Logo__blue_512.…]<https://www.facebook.com/IHS.Economics.and.Finance> [http://www.ihs.ac.at/vienna/resources/Economics/Others/twitter-bird-white-o…] <https://twitter.com/IHS_Eco_Fin> [http://www.ihs.ac.at/vienna/resources/Economics/Others/feed-icon-28x28.png] <http://www.facebook.com/feeds/page.php?id=177236688990366&format=atom10> Diese Zusendung erfolgt entsprechend den Bestimmungen des TKG 247107 Abs. 4. Sollten Sie keine weiteren Zusendungen wuenschen, senden Sie uns bitte eine kurze Mitteilung an: economics(a)ihs.ac.at<mailto:economics@ihs.ac.at>. If you do not want to receive our mailings please send an e-mail to: economics(a)ihs.ac.at<mailto:economics@ihs.ac.at>. Also sent to noeg-l(a)wu.ac.at<mailto:noeg-l@wu.ac.at> (https://mailman.wu.ac.at/mailman/listinfo/noeg-l.)

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Terminaviso Vienna Healthcare Lectures (10.-12. September 2015) - "Ambulant vor stationär, aber wie? – Möglichkeiten und Grenzen ambulanter Gesundheitsversorgung"
by Applied Ecofin 05 May '15

05 May '15

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren! Gerne kommt das IHS der Bitte des Hauptverbandes nach, Sie auf die Vienna Healthcare Lectures 2015 hinzuweisen, welche der Hauptverband in Zusammenarbeit mit dem IHS veranstaltet. Weiterführende Informationen sind unten und im Attachement zu finden! Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Thomas Czypionka IHS HealthEcon Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren! Wir möchten Sie hiermit herzlich zur Teilnahme an den Vienna Healthcare Lectures 2015 einladen. Der Hauptverband der österreichischen Sozialversicherungsträger veranstaltet auch heuer wieder in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Institut für Höhere Studien (IHS) einen mehrtägigen Lehrgang. Im heurigen Jahr beschäftigen wir uns mit dem Thema „Ambulant vor stationär, aber wie? – Möglichkeiten und Grenzen ambulanter Gesundheitsversorgung“ ::: [cid:image007.png@01D08744.556E6B10]Vienna Healthcare Lectures 2015 10. - 12. September 2015 WU Wien, Executive Academy ::: Weitere Informationen entnehmen Sie bitte dem Informationsblatt anbei. ACHTUNG: Wir ersuchen um rasche Anmeldung. Maximal 30 KursteilnehmerInnen möglich! Ihre Reservierung richten Sie bitte an: claudia.bayer(a)hvb.sozvers.at<mailto:claudia.bayer@hvb.sozvers.at> Für Fragen zur Veranstaltung stehe ich Ihnen selbstverständlich gerne zur Verfügung. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Stefan Obermüller [cid:image008.jpg@01D08744.556E6B10] Hauptverband der österreichischen Sozialversicherungsträger Mag. Stefan Obermüller, BA Wissenschaftskooperation Wien 3 · Kundmanngasse 21 T +43 (0) 1 / 711 32-1010 F +43 (0) 1 / 711 32-3777 stefan.obermueller(a)hvb.sozvers.at<mailto:stefan.obermueller@hvb.sozvers.at> http://www.hauptverband.at<http://www.hauptverband.at/> [cid:image009.jpg@01D08744.556E6B10]<http://www.hauptverband.at/portal27/portal/hvbportal/channel_content/cmsWin…>

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The Nationalökonomische Gesellschaft in the Interwar Period and Beyond
by Altzinger, Wilfried 04 May '15

04 May '15

The Nationalökonomische Gesellschaft (Austrian Economic Association, NOeG) in the Interwar Period and Beyond Klausinger, Hansjörg (2015) The Nationalökonomische Gesellschaft (Austrian Economic Association, NOeG) in the Interwar Period and Beyond. Department of Economics Working Paper Series, 195. WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Vienna. [[img]]<http://epub.wu.ac.at/4515/1/wp195.pdf> PDF Download (300Kb)<http://epub.wu.ac.at/4515/1/wp195.pdf> | Preview<http://epub.wu.ac.at/4515/1.haspreviewThumbnailVersion/wp195.pdf> Official URL: http://www.wu.ac.at/economics/forschung/wp/ Abstract The Nationalökonomische Gesellschaft (Austrian Economic Association, NOeG) provides a prominent example of the Viennese economic circles that more than academic economics dominated scientific discourse in the interwar years. For the first time this paper gives a thorough account of its history, from its foundation 1918 until the demise of its long-time president, Hans Mayer, 1955, based on official documents and archival material. The topics treated include its predecessor and rival, the Gesellschaft österreichischer Volkswirte, the foundation 1918 soon to be followed by years of inactivity, the relaunch by Mayer and Mises, the survival under the NS-regime and the expulsion of its Jewish members, and the slow restoration after 1945. In particular, an attempt is made to provide a list of the papers presented to the NOeG, as complete as possible, for the period 1918-1938. (author's abstract) ********************************************* Altzinger Wilfried Vienna University of Economics and Business Department of Economics Welthandelsplatz 1 / D4, Level 2 (2.032) A-1020 Vienna http://www.wu.ac.at/vw1/m/altzing ++ 43 676 8213 4511 *************************************************************************************** Sondersammlungen Kurt W. Rothschild und Josef Steindl: http://www.wu.ac.at/library/service/collectionoverview/sondersammlungen-rot… ***************************************************************************************

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REMINDER - Wirtschaftspolitische Gespräche am 11. Mai 2015 in der WKÖ
by wp＠wko.at 04 May '15

04 May '15

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Club of Rome - Terminankündigung jetzt mit Beginnzeit! - bitte um Weiterleitung lt. Dr. Mooslechner
by johann.jachs＠club-of-rome.at 01 May '15

01 May '15

Terminankündigung Säkulare Stagnation? Lehren aus der Verlangsamung des Wirtschaftswachstums am Beispiel Ostasien / Japan Eine Veranstaltung des Austrian Chapter des Club of Rome in Kooperation mit der Oesterreichischen Kontrollbank und der Oesterreichischen Nationalbank am Donnerstag, 18. Juni 2015, Beginn 19:00 Uhr Ort: Oesterreichische Kontrollbank, Reitersaal Strauchgasse 1-3, 1010 Wien Es sprechen Dr. Peter Mooslechner (Oesterreichische Nationalbank, Club of Rome) Prof. Richard A. Werner (Universität Southampton) Christine Ax, M.A. (SERI Hamburg, Wien) N.N. Mag. Max Kothbauer (Oesterreichische Nationalbank, Österreichisch-japanisches Komitee für Zukunftsfragen) Dr. Rudolf Scholten (Oesterreichische Kontrollbank) Angesichts eines Wirtschaftswachstums von nur knapp über null Prozent und ähnlich lautender Prognosen schaut die Welt immer öfter nach Japan, das als Laboratorium einer „Säkularen Stagnation“ gehandelt wird. Dieser Begriff beschreibt eine lange Phase schwachen Wachstums unter den Bedingungen tiefer Realzinsen und niedriger Inflation. Als potentielle Ursachen werden beispielsweise Bevölkerungsrückgang, Unterinvestition bzw. Übersparen oder Ungleichheit diskutiert. Das detaillierte Programm mit der Möglichkeit zur Anmeldung wird in Kürze versendet. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Johann Jachs Austrian Chapter des Club of Rome Generalsekretär c/o Oesterreichische Nationalbank Otto-Wagner-Platz 3 1090 Wien Tel. +43 1 5125770 Mobil +43 664 5305736 Email johann.jachs(a)clubofrome.at <mailto:johann.jachs@clubofrome.at> www.clubofrome.at <http://www.clubofrome.at/>

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