November 2016 - NOeG-l - Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien

Invitation: Vienna Joint Economics Seminar (December 1): Paola Manzini and Ernst Fehr
by IHS Economics 24 Nov '16

24 Nov '16

[cid:image002.png@01CEBF6B.D0B28790] VIENNA JOINT ECONOMICS SEMINAR INVITATION The University of Vienna and the Institute for Advanced Studies cordially invite you to the following Vienna Joint Economics Seminar <http://www.ihs.ac.at/vienna/resources/Economics/Papers/20130226_Paper_Zimme…> Thursday, December 1, 2016 University of Vienna, Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1, 1090 Vienna, Skylounge, 12th floor 4:00 pm Paola Manzini<http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~pm210/> and Ernst Fehr<http://www.econ.uzh.ch/en/people/faculty/fehr.html> University of St. Andrews University of Zürich Bounded Cognition and Population Choices (Paola Manzini) Recent theoretical advances identify the unobservable cognitive parameters underlying various alternative models of choices made by boundedly rational consumers. However such models are impractical for applications, as they assume that a large number of observations are available, often all subsets of a starting universal set of alternatives. In this paper we show how to retrieve the unknown distribution of cognitive parameters in a population of agents from a single dataset recording grocery store sales of painkillers, and provide a simple example to illustrate how to apply our methodology with actual data. Paper jointly with Valentino Dardanoni, Marco Mariotti and Christopher Tyson and Degustibus est disputandum - How Society Shapes Preferences (Ernst Fehr) Economists assume that preferences are exogenously given and stable. Therefore, they are not interested in examining how society shapes preferences. Sociologists believe that it is obvious that society affects individuals' preferences and therefore they also do not examine this question - apart from the fact that they largely lacked the tools to do so. However, methodological progress makes it now possible to tackle this question. We show, by example, that important economic phenomena such as excess volatility of asset price, the role of business culture, the economic impact of education and parental style or the long run impact of catastrophic events can be better understood by also studying how they affect preferences. We are looking forward to seeing you! Institute for Advanced Studies Josefstädter Straße 39, 1080 Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43 1 599 91 232 e-Mail: economics(a)ihs.ac.at<mailto:economics@ihs.ac.at> http://www.ihs.ac.at LINKS DIRECTIONS TO<https://www.google.at/maps/place/Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz+1,+1090+Wien/@48.2…> UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA on Google maps<https://www.google.at/maps/place/Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz+1,+1090+Wien/@48.2…> VIENNA JOINT ECONOMICS SEMINAR<https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=pjgnue7cg8r0m0up9v27riruic%40grou…> on Google calendar<https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=pjgnue7cg8r0m0up9v27riruic%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:image003.jpg@01CEBF6B.D0B28790]<http://ihs.ac.at/> [cid:image004.jpg@01CEBF6B.D0B28790]<http://econ.univie.ac.at/home/> [http://www.ihs.ac.at/vienna/resources/Economics/Others/twitter-bird-white-o…]<https://twitter.com/IHS_Vienna>Institute for Advanced Studies @IHS_Vienna<https://twitter.com/IHS_Vienna> Diese Zusendung erfolgt entsprechend den Bestimmungen des TKG 247107. 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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Seguino on "Gender, Race, and Austerity" am 1.12., 13.00, JKU Linz
by Doris Weichselbaumer 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

Donnerstag, 1.12.2016 JKU Linz HS 1, 13.00-14.00 Stephanie Seguino “Who bears the bad news of capitalism? Gender, race, and austerity” Abstract: The Great Recession that began in 2008 was initially identified as a “mancession” under the assumption that men from dominant racial groups were most hurt by the economic downturn. That assessment, however, is incomplete. The ensuing austerity measures taken in a number of countries, although ostensibly race- and gender-neutral, have had disproportionately negative effects on people of color and women of all racial backgrounds. This talk explores the pathways by which structural inequality by race and gender interacts with national economic policy in a way that delivers the “bad news of capitalism”— economic exclusion and insecurity—to subordinate racial and gender groups, with a focus on the US and Europe. Stephanie Seguino is Professor of Economics at the University of Vermont, USA. Prior to obtaining a Ph.D. from American University, she served as economist in Haiti for several years in the pre- and post-Baby Doc era. Her current research explores the relationship between intergroup inequality by class, race, and gender, on the one hand and economic growth and development on the other. She is Associate Editor of Feminist Economics and Journal of Human Development and Capabilities, and a member of the editorial board of Review of Keynesian Economics, as well as past president of International Association for Feminist Economics. She has consulted with a variety of international organizations including the UNDP, UNRISD, UNCTAD, World Bank, and USAID. Univ.-Prof.in Dr.in Doris Weichselbaumer Head of the Institute of Women's and Gender Studies, JKU Department of Economics, JKU Research Fellow, IZA JOHANNES KEPLER UNIVERSITY LINZ postal address: Altenberger Straße 69 Aubrunnerweg 9, 1. Stock 4040 Linz, Austria P +43 732 2468 3737 F +43 732 2468 3738 genderstudies(a)jku.at www.jku.at/ifg

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Call Klaus-Liebscher-Preis 2017
by Elsinger, Helmut 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren! Ich darf Sie auf die Ausschreibung des Klaus-Liebscher-Preises 2017 aufmerksam machen. Der Klaus-Liebscher-Preis wurde im Jahr 2005 anlässlich des 65. Geburtstags des damaligen OeNB-Gouverneurs in Anerkennung seines Engagements in Zusammenhang mit der Teilnahme Österreichs an der Wirtschafts- und Währungsunion (WWU) und der europäischen Integration ins Leben gerufen. Der Preis wird an junge Ökonominnen und Ökonomen (Stichtag: Geburtsdatum nach dem 12.02.1982) aus EU-Mitgliedstaaten bzw. EU-Kandidatenländern für zwei herausragende wissenschaftliche Arbeiten zu Themen der WWU bzw. der europäischen Integration vergeben. Der Preis ist mit 10.000 EUR pro Studie dotiert. Von den Preisträgerinnen und Preisträgern wird erwartet, dass sie die wesentlichen Erkenntnisse ihrer Studien bei der Preisverleihung im Mai 2017 präsentieren. Teilnahmevoraussetzung ist, dass die in deutscher oder englischer Sprache verfassten Arbeiten bis spätestens 12. Februar 2017 bei der OeNB eingereicht werden. OeNB-Gouverneur Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ewald Nowotny ist Vorsitzender der Fachjury. Die Arbeiten sind unter dem Kennwort "Klaus-Liebscher-Preis 2017" an Herrn Dr. Martin Summer (Martin.Summer(a)oenb.at) Abteilungsleiter der Abteilung für volkswirtschaftliche Studien, cc: Dr. Beate Hofbauer (Beate.Hofbauer(a)oenb.at) zu e-mailen. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Helmut Elsinger Dr. Helmut Elsinger Abteilung für volkswirtschaftliche Studien Oesterreichische Nationalbank Otto-Wagner-Platz 3, 1090 Wien T:+43(0)1 40420-7212 F:+43(0)1 40420 04-7212 helmut.elsinger(a)oenb.at<mailto:helmut.elsinger@oenb.at> www.oenb.at<http://www.oenb.at> OeNB 1816-2016 - informieren Sie sich über 200 Jahre Stabilität und Sicherheit 200 Jahre OeNB<http://www.oenb.at/200JahreOeNB> Diese E-Mail kann vertrauliche Informationen enthalten und irrtümlich an Sie gelangt sein. In diesem Fall informieren Sie bitte sofort die Absenderin bzw. den Absender und vernichten Sie diese E-Mail. Das unerlaubte Kopieren sowie die unbefugte Weitergabe dieser Mail oder von Teilen dieser Mail sind nicht gestattet.

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Laboratory manager (Postdoc) position at WU Wien
by Ben Greiner 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

Dear all, We are looking for a lab manager for our new laboratory infrastructure at WU Vienna. This will be a Postdoc position (“Senior Scientist”) with no teaching obligations, running for three years. Starting date is February 1, 2017. Vienna is a vibrant, very livable city. The city hosts a growing experimental community, including senior and junior researchers at WU Vienna, U Vienna, and IHS Vienna. Application deadline is December 14th, 2016. Interviews will be conducted via skype, if needed. German language skills are not necessary (but a plus). The official announcement is included below. It can also be found here: https://www.wu.ac.at/jobs (search for "Senior Scientist post doc, Vice-Rector for Research”) Here is the direct link to the application form is https://bach.wu.ac.at/z/va/aac/er_admin/form_en_html?aussc=3218&txt=Senior%… If you know of any suitable candidates, please make them aware of this opening. If there are any questions about the position, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks and cheers Ben Senior Scientist post doc The Vice-Rector for Research is currently inviting applications for a fulltime Senior Scientist position (post-doc, employee subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff - Angestellte/r gemäß Kollektivvertrag für die Arbeitnehmer/innen der Universitäten; gross monthly salary, paid 14 times per year: Euro 3,590.70). This employee position will be limited to a period of 3 years, starting on February 1st, 2017 (commencement date subject to change). Responsibilities: The WU Vice-Rector for Research is currently inviting applications for one fulltime Senior Scientist (Post Doc). The WU Center for Experimental Research (in the course of formation) represents a new institution at the Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien. Its purpose is to further the experimental method in business and economics, and to run the WU Experimental Research Laboratories. The laboratory infrastructure consists of a large lab with 32 seats, a smaller lab with 11 seats, an eyetracker/bio-physical devices lab as well as an audio lab with six soundproof cabins. The competence center will also offer PhD courses in experimental methods, and organize workshops and conferences. We are looking for a self-motivated, highly active and productive researcher, who will be expected to support the running of the laboratories, consult other researchers on the use of the experimental method, and at the same time make a significant contribution to the research area. In particular, your tasks will include • consultation of researchers on experimental method, • maintenance of technical labaratory infrastructure, • development of procedures and rules for labaratory use, • administration of online recruitment system, and recruitment of participants, and • administrative support for the director of competence center. Your Profile: We wish to attract candidates with • a solid academic qualification (PhD or equivalent) in Business, Economics, Marketing, or a related field, • evidence of research quality (e .g., as demonstrated in the job market paper and other papers), • ample experience in applying the experimental method in business or economics, and • IT-background and skills necessary to run and administrate an experimental labaratory (programming skills are a plus). A very good written and oral command of the English language is required (for international candidates, German language skills are a plus). Beyond any formal requirements, we are looking for an enthusiastic, curious person who is passionate about research and willing to take on responsibility. For questions please contact Professor Ben Greiner (bgreiner(a)wu.ac.at) Reference Number: 3218 Application materials can be submitted online until December 14th, 2016. Travel and lodging expenses: We regret that WU cannot reimburse applicants for travel and lodging expenses incurred as part of the selection and/or hiring process. Equal opportunities: WU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to increase the number of its female faculty and staff members, especially in management positions. Therefore qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference. WU has established a Committee for Equal Treatment, which is involved in all selection proceedings pursuant to § 42 of the 2002 Universities Act.

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Upcoming elective course: Larry Blume
by IHS Economics 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

Dear all, We cordially invite you to the following elective course: Larry Blume, Cornell University<http://infosci.cornell.edu/faculty/larry-blume> Applied General Equilibrium Theory Nov 28 - Dec 13, 2016 If you would like to participate in the course, please contact us (economics(a)ihs.ac.at<mailto:economics@ihs.ac.at>). Please get also in touch with me for details on the teaching schedule. Best regards, Sigrid Stemberger Administrative Manager [cid:image001.jpg@01D00346.2B13B410] Institut für Höhere Studien - Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS) Josefstädter Straße 39, 1080 Vienna, Austria Tel: +43 1 59991 - 232 E-mail: economics(a)ihs.ac.at<mailto:economics@ihs.ac.at> Web: http://www.ihs.ac.at<http://www.ihs.ac.at/>

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REMINDER: Global Economy Lecture with Paul Collier, 28 November 2016
by Michaela Boenisch 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

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Stellenangebot an der JKU Linz
by Ines Meister 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herrn! Im Namen unseres Institutsvorstands für VWL, Herrn Univ.-Prof. Dr. Rudolf Winter-Ebmer, weise ich Sie auf das folgende Stellenangebot hin: 3 Tenure-Track-Stellen für Personen mit Doktorat/Ph.D. für Mikroökonomik, Industrieökonomik und Internationale Ökonomie an der Sozial- und Wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz Im Anhang finden Sie den Ausschreibungstext. Vielen Dank für Ihre Unterstützung! Mit freundlichen Grüßen Ines Meister Institutsreferentin Arbeitsmarktökonomie/Volkswirtschaftslehre JOHANNES KEPLER UNIVERSITÄT LINZ Altenberger Straße 69 Keplergebäude, K149 D 4040 Linz, Österreich T +43 732 2468 7367 F +43 732 2468 7368 ines.meister(a)jku.at www.jku.at

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Buchpräsentation von Prof. Marcel Fratzscher (DIW Berlin): Verteilungskampf / 29. November von 18h / WU Wien „Clubraum“ im Gebäude LC
by Altzinger, Wilfried 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

[cid:image001.jpg@01D24505.796E7200] Einladung zur Buchpräsentation von Marcel Fratzscher (DIW Berlin): Verteilungskampf Datum: 29. November 2016 / 18 Uhr Ort: WU Wien „Clubraum<http://gis.wu.ac.at/index2.html?roomShow=LC.2.400%20Clubraum>“ im Gebäude LC [cid:image004.jpg@01D24506.68DC15E0] In kaum einem Industrieland herrscht eine so hohe Ungleichheit wie in Deutschland – in Bezug auf Einkommen, Vermögen und Chancen. Der Verteilungskampf wird härter.“ So liest sich der Klappentext des neuen Buches von Marcel Fratzscher, Chef des Deutschen Instituts für Wirtschaftsforschung (DIW / Berlin<https://www.diw.de/deutsch>). Ist dem so? Und welche Möglichkeiten gibt es gegen die Spaltung der Gesellschaft anzukämpfen? Unter der Leitung von Prof. Christoph Badelt (WIFO<http://www.wifo.ac.at/christoph_badelt> / WU<https://www.wu.ac.at/sozialpolitik/team/wimi/badelt/>) diskutiert im Anschluss an die Präsentation Prof. Marcel Fratzscher<http://www.diw.de/de/diw_01.c.414852.de/ueber_uns/menschen_am_diw_berlin/fr…> mit Mag. Christine Mayrhuber<http://www.wifo.ac.at/christine_mayrhuber> (WIFO) und ao. Prof. Wilfried Altzinger<https://www.wu.ac.at/vw1/m/altzing/> (WU Wien). Armut: "Wer unten ist, bleibt unten" | ZEIT ONLINE - Die Zeit<http://www.zeit.de/2016/13/armut-marcel-fratzscher-ungleichheit-deutschland…> ******************************************** Altzinger Wilfried Vienna University of Economics and Business Department of Economics Research Institute ‚Economics of Inequality<https://www.wu.ac.at/en/ineq/>‘ Welthandelsplatz 1 / D4.2.032<http://gis.wu.ac.at/index2.html?roomShow=altzinger> A-1020 Vienna Personal Homepage<http://www.wu.ac.at/vw1/m/altzing> ++ 43 676 8213 4511 ********************************************

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wiiw-FIW-Seminar in International Economics, 6 December 2016
by Michaela Boenisch 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

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OeNB - Einladung zum VOSTA-Freitagsseminar - 02.12.2016
by Event-Management 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren! Hiermit übermitteln wir Ihnen die Einladung zu einem VOSTA-Freitagsseminar von Thomas Noe, University of Oxford, mit dem Titel "Lending without creditor rights, collateral, or debtor reputation---The 'trusted-assistant' loan in nineteenth century China" Termin Freitag, 02.12.2016, 11.00 Uhr Ort Geldzentrum der Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB II) Garnisongasse 15, 1090 Wien Veranstaltungssaal, 3. Stock Abstract: This paper empirically documents and provides a theoretical rationale for a private contracting mechanism that supported efficient and effective debt contract enforcement in a setting in which legal enforcement was impossible, borrowers lacked both collateral and reputational repayment incentives, and borrower cash flows were unobservable---the "trusted-assistant loan," a lending mechanism used in nineteenth century Qing China to finance the acquisition of provincial administrative posts by exam takers who had passed Imperial examinations. The theoretical analysis provides conditions under which the trusted-assistant loan is a renegotiation-proof implementation of efficient state dependent financing. The empirical analysis shows that the trusted-assistant loan was employed under the conditions suggested by the theoretical analysis and that loan performance conformed roughly with the theoretical prediction of efficient contracting. Um Ihre Rückmeldung ersuchen wir bis Mittwoch, 30.11.2016. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Teilnahme und stehen für Fragen gerne zur Verfügung. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Event-Management Abteilung für Öffentlichkeitsarbeit und Finanzbildung Oesterreichische Nationalbank Otto-Wagner-Platz 3, 1090 Wien T +43(0)1 404 20 6620 event-management(a)oenb.at<mailto:event-management@oenb.at> www.oenb.at<http://www.oenb.at> OeNB 1816-2016 - informieren Sie sich über 200 Jahre Stabilität und Sicherheit 200 Jahre OeNB<http://www.oenb.at/200JahreOeNB> Diese E-Mail kann vertrauliche Informationen enthalten und irrtümlich an Sie gelangt sein. In diesem Fall informieren Sie bitte sofort die Absenderin bzw. den Absender und vernichten Sie diese E-Mail. Das unerlaubte Kopieren sowie die unbefugte Weitergabe dieser Mail oder von Teilen dieser Mail sind nicht gestattet.

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