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WIC Online Colloquium, June 25th, 14:00-15:00 (CEST)
by Spitzer, Sonja 15 Jun '20

15 Jun '20

WIC ONLINE COLLOQUIUM Andrea Ichino, European University Institute in Fiesole Restarting the Economy While Saving Lives Under COVID-19 June 25th, 14:00-15:00 (CEST) Please register here until one day before the presentation, 10:00 (CEST): https://www.oeaw.ac.at/VID/Events/Calendar/WIC-Colloquium/registration/ Login information will be sent to registered participants the day before the presentation. Abstract We provide, calibrate and test a realistic model of the spread of SARS-Cov-2 in an economy where the population has different age groups and sectors. The model takes into account factors that have proved to be essential in explaining features of the effect of the epidemic, in particular the constraint in the number of Intensive Care Units available in a region and the different response to the epidemic of individuals of different ages. We characterize the policies of containment of the epidemic that are efficient with respect to important outcomes such as number of fatalities and GDP loss. Our main finding is that prudent policies of gradual return to work even in the short period, may save many lives with limited economic costs, as long as a threshold is not reached. Further attempts to reduce fatalities beyond this threshold cause GDP losses that become extremely large. The policies that allow this safe return to productive activity are a combination of selection criteria of individual allowed to return to work on the basis of age and risk of the sector in which they are employed. For more information please see the attached file.

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JVI Webinar Series: "Responding to COVID-19: PFM challenges" on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 14.00 – 15.30 Vienna time (CEST)
by Webinars 15 Jun '20

15 Jun '20

Responding to COVID-19: PFM challenges Friday, June 19, 2020 at 14.00 – 15.30 Vienna time (CEST) Introduction Tom Richardson, JVI director, and Carolina Renteria, chief of the PFM division of the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department Presenter Michelle Stone, Vincent Tang, Ashni Sing and Yugo Koshima (all IMF, Fiscal Affairs Department) As governments “do what it takes” in launching strong fiscal responses to address the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and protect lives and livelihoods, Public Financial Management (PFM) systems capability and adaptability come into focus. PFM systems are crucial in ensuring the efficacy of the governments’ emergency responses. PFM managers need to reassess policy priorities, ensure availability of funds to service delivery units, and account and report on the use of resources, while ensuring business continuity. Yet, lessons from other crises show that emergency spending is often vulnerable to misuse and corruption. Risks stemming from lockdowns and absences of staff, involvement of many, often uncoordinated, actors, or the size and speed of announced interventions are present also in the responses to the current crisis. Drawing on the recent IMF special series on fiscal policies to respond to the COVID-19 challenges, this webinar discusses how PFM systems can effectively deliver the announced policy responses, while safeguarding the accountability, transparency and legitimacy of the measures. Challenges and common lessons will be discussed. Michelle Stone will present the IMF Fiscal Affairs Department’s special note on “Preparing PFM systems for emergency response” (English <https://www.imf.org/~/media/Files/Publications/covid19-special-notes/specia…> / Russian<https://www.imf.org/~/media/Files/Publications/covid19-special-notes/Russia…>) She will be joined by Vincent Tang who will present the note “Keeping the receipts: Transparency, Accountability, and Legitimacy in Emergency Responses” (English <https://www.imf.org/~/media/Files/Publications/covid19-special-notes/en-spe…> / Russian<https://www.imf.org/~/media/Files/Publications/covid19-special-notes/Russia…>) And by Ashni Singh and Yugo Koshima who will present the note “Budget Execution Controls to mitigate Corruption Risk in Pandemic Spending” (English <https://www.imf.org/~/media/Files/Publications/covid19-special-notes/enspec…> / Russian<https://www.imf.org/~/media/Files/Publications/covid19-special-notes/Russia…>) The webinar will be opened by Tom Richardson, JVI director, and Carolina Renteria, chief of the PFM Division of the IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department. Moderation will be provided by Barbara Dutzler and Tatiana Evdokimova (both JVI) Participants are encouraged to ask written questions to the presenters using the webinar’s chat forum. The webinar will be held in English. To participate in the webinar please sign up here<https://www.jvi.org/training/application-forms/webinar-application-2020.html>. In the coming weeks and months, the JVI will organize further topical webinars in the field of financial stability, fiscal policy and macroeconomics. Besides, we will conduct a number of our courses in a virtual format. The latest version of the JVI course schedule can be found here<https://www.jvi.org/training/course-schedules/course-schedule-2020.html>. We look forward to engaging with you! Thomas Richardson, Director, Joint Vienna Institute

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IHS workshop Leben mit Corona
by Rudolf Winter-Ebmer 15 Jun '20

15 Jun '20

Von 29.6.-1.7. findet am IHS ein interdisziplinäres, interaktives Symposium mit dem Titel „Leben mit Corona“ statt. Dabei werden aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse aus sozial- und wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Projekten zur COVID-19 Pandemie in Österreich vorgestellt und diskutiert. Für jede der sechs Themensessions wird es eine Keynote und Vorträge geben; zusätzlich wird es auch jeweils Raum zum Austausch mit Wissenschafter*innen sowie Vertreter*innen aus Zivilgesellschaft und öffentlicher Verwaltung geben (co-creation). Das Programm ist hier online: https://www.ihs.ac.at/events/events-storage/leben-mit-corona/ ( https://www.ihs.ac.at/events/events-storage/leben-mit-corona/) (wird ständig ergänzt). Das Symposium ist – mit Ausnahme der Roundtables – eine Präsenzveranstaltung – Anmeldung zur Teilnahme vor Ort ist für jede Themensession einzeln nötig, via event(a)ihs.ac.at. Für jede Session können max. 40 Personen eingelassen werden. Außerdem wird jede Session auch online übertragen werden (allerdings ergeben sich dabei Einschränkungen beim jeweiligen Teil zur Co-Creation). mit besten Grüssen, Rudolf Winter-Ebmer * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Rudolf Winter-Ebmer Dep. of Economics, University of Linz A-4040 Linz, Austria Rudolf.Winterebmer(a)jku.at Tel: +43-732-2468-7366 (Fax - 7368) Home: +43-732-243034, mobile: +43-650-3272781 www.econ.jku.at/winter papers at SSRN: www.ssrn.com/author=047654 Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS): +43-1-59991-149 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Stellenausschreibungen an der Karl-Franzens-Universität, Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre
by Mandl, Robert (robert.mandl＠uni-graz.at) 15 Jun '20

15 Jun '20

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, am Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre der Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz gelangen drei Predoc-Stellen zur Besetzung. Details zu den Ausschreibungen finden Sie hier: * Universitätsassistent/in ohne Doktorat (30 Stunden/Woche; befristet auf 4 Jahre; zu besetzen ab 01. September 2020)<https://jobs.uni-graz.at/de/MB/147/99/6007> University Assistant without doctorate (30 hours a week; fixed-term employment for the period of 4 years; position to be filled as of September 1st 2020)<https://jobs.uni-graz.at/en/MB/147/99/6008> * Universitätsassistent/in ohne Doktorat (40 Stunden/Woche; befristet auf 4 Jahre; zu besetzen ab 01. September 2020) mit Schwerpunkt Internationale Ökonomik<https://jobs.uni-graz.at/de/MB/146/99/6005> University Assistant without doctorate (40 hours a week; fixed-term employment for the period of 4 years; position to be filled as of September 1st 2020; Research focus within the research field of International Economics)<https://jobs.uni-graz.at/en/MB/146/99/6006> * Universitätsassistent/in ohne Doktorat (30 Stunden/Woche; befristet auf 4 Jahre; zu besetzen ab 03. August 2020) in den Bereichen der theoretischen Umweltökonomie/Spieltheorie/Mikroökonomie<https://jobs.uni-graz.at/de/MB/148/99/6003> University Assistant without doctorate (30 hours a week; fixed-term employment for the period of 4 years; position to be filled as of August 3rd 2020; Research with a focus on Environmental Economics/Game Theory/Microeconomics)<https://jobs.uni-graz.at/en/MB/148/99/6004> Die Bewerbungsfrist läuft in allen drei Fällen bis 8. Juli 2020. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Robert Mandl Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre Universitätsstraße 15 F/4, 8010 Graz Tel. 0316/380-3448 Fax 0316/380-697113 Mail robert.mandl(a)uni-graz.at<mailto:robert.mandl@uni-graz.at> http://volkswirtschaftslehre.uni-graz.at/de/

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Forschungsvortrag Zeitpräferenzen, Altruismus und Effizienz während der Corona Pandemie in den USA 24.06.2020 15:00
by Axel Sonntag 12 Jun '20

12 Jun '20

Liebe NOeG Listenmitglieder! Ich darf Sie auf das in Kürze stattfindende Forschungsseminar Alpenrhein hinweisen (organisiert durch die HTW Chur). Das Seminar wird online stattfinden. Bitte finden Sie alle Infos unterhalb. **Forschungsseminar Alpenrhein** - Johannes Ross (Lehrstuhl für Volkswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Finanzwissenschaft an der Universität Hamburg, Deutschland): „Zeitpräferenzen, Altruismus und Effizienz während der Corona Pandemie in den USA“ - Datum, Zeit und Ort: Mittwoch, 24.06.2020, 15:00 bis 16:00 Uhr, Online - Weiter Infos: https://www.fhgr.ch/event/detail/ce05c53e-0dab-ea11-a2da-005056a78021/ Beste Grüße, Axel Sonntag [ia_mail_signature] Dr. Axel Sonntag Senior Researcher Insight Austria - Competence Center for Behavioral Economics, Institute for Advanced Studies - Institut für Höhere Studien (IHS) Josefstädter Straße 39, 1080 Vienna, Austria T +43 1 59991 188 M sonntag(a)ihs.ac.at<mailto:sonntag@ihs.ac.at> W axelsonntag.com<https://axelsonntag.com/> [https://file-eu.clickdimensions.com/fh-htwchurch-a0uid/images/fhgr_rgb_gran…] Forschungsseminar Alpenrhein Zeitpräferenzen, Altruismus und Effizienz während der Corona Pandemie in den USA<https://www.fhgr.ch/event/detail/ce05c53e-0dab-ea11-a2da-005056a78021> Datum und Zeit Mittwoch, 24.06.2020 15:00 Uhr bis 24.06.2020 16:00 Veranstaltungsort Online Freundliche Grüsse Fachhochschule Graubünden

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Job offer - KMU Forschung Austria (Austrian Institute for SME Research)
by Kaufmann Peter 08 Jun '20

08 Jun '20

Liebe alle, zur Weiterentwicklung unseres Teams, insbesondere in den Kompetenzbereichen Evaluierung/Wirkungsanalysen sowie Innovation/Entrepreneurship suchen wir eine/n wissenschaftliche/n Mitarbeiter/in zum baldmöglichsten Eintritt (ab 20h/Woche). Siehe die beigefügte Stellenausschreibung für Details. Deadline: 3. Juli 2020 Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung! Mit freundlichen Grüßen Peter Kaufmann KMU Forschung Austria Austrian Institute for SME Research Tel. + 43 1 505 97 61 http://www.kmuforschung.ac.at/

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Stellenausschreibung TU Wien / Prae-Doc / Finanzwissenschaft
by Michael Getzner 04 Jun '20

04 Jun '20

Sehr geehrte Kolleg*innen, wir suchen eine*n Prae-Doc-Mitarbeiter*in in einem der folgenden, quantitativ ausgerichteten Forschungsthemen: * Finanzwissenschaft; öffentliche Finanzwirtschaft; Finanzausgleich und fiskalischer Föderalismus * Räumliche Ökonomik, Economic Geography * Infrastrukturökonomik und –politik Details sind unter https://karriere.tuwien.ac.at/Job/130263 zu finden. Bitte informieren Sie auch Ihnen geeignet erscheinende Bewerber*innen. Besten Dank und freundliche Grüße Michael Getzner -- *Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Getzner* Forschungsbereich Finanzwissenschaft und Infrastrukturpolitik / Department of Public Finance and Infrastructure Policy Institut für Raumplanung / Institute of Spatial Planning Technische Universität Wien / Vienna University of Technology Karlsplatz 13, 1040 Vienna / Wien, Austria +43 (0)158801 280320, Fax +43 (0)1 58801 9280320 Mobile +43 (0) 676 4129222 michael.getzner(a)tuwien.ac.at, www.ifip.tuwien.ac.at Street address: Augasse 2-6, 1090 Wien/Vienna

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Economics Research Seminar, Wednesday, June 10 - Daniel C. Hardy
by Crespo Cuaresma, Jesus 03 Jun '20

03 Jun '20

Dear all, The Department of Economics of the Vienna University of Economics and Business cordially invites you to the (online) Economic Research Seminar (Department Seminar) on Wednesday, June 10, with Daniel C. Hardy (Academic Visitor at the Vienna University of Economics and Business) on ECB Debt Certificates: the European counterpart to US T-bills The euro is popular but its role in financial markets is limited. One reason for this weakness is the scarcity of euro-denominated liquid short-term safe instruments to serve as "near money" and high-quality collateral available to all-a role fulfilled by US Treasury bills in the US dollar financial "ecosystem." It will be argued in the presentation that the ECB could eliminate this scarcity by issuing a large volume of its own debt certificates, and thereby expand and stabilize demand for the euro. As will be shown, the initiative would be easy to implement and consistent with the monetary implementation framework. Establishing a market for debt certificates would pave the way for the introduction of European bonds. The main objections are likely to be political rather than economic. Wednesday, June 10, 4.30 - 6.00 p.m. If you want to attend the seminar, write an email to jcrespo(a)wu.ac.at<mailto:jcrespo@wu.ac.at> for the Microsoft Teams link. Best, Jesús --- Jesus Crespo Cuaresma Professor of Economics Vienna University of Economics and Business Welthandelsplatz 1 1020 Vienna (Austria) T: +43(1)31336-4530<tel:%2B43%281%2931336-4530> F: +43(1)31336-728<tel:%2B43%281%2931336-728> E: jcrespo(a)wu.ac.at<mailto:jcrespo@wu.ac.at> H: http://www.wu.ac.at/vw1/m/crespo --- Jesus Crespo Cuaresma Professor of Economics Vienna University of Economics and Business Welthandelsplatz 1 1020 Vienna (Austria) T: +43(1)31336-4530<tel:%2B43%281%2931336-4530> F: +43(1)31336-728<tel:%2B43%281%2931336-728> E: jcrespo(a)wu.ac.at<mailto:jcrespo@wu.ac.at> H: http://www.wu.ac.at/vw1/m/crespo

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WIC Online Colloquium, June 4th, 16:00-17:00 (CEST)
by Freund, Inga 29 May '20

29 May '20

WIC Online Colloquium Gretchen Stockmayer Donehower, University of California, Berkeley The Gendered Economy in the United States Before, During and After(?) Covid19 June 4th 2020, 16:00-17:00 (CEST) Abstract Countries around the world have gendered economies: men and women and girls and boys specialize in different activities and produce and consume differently. This talk will begin with a description of the gendered economy in the United States, using estimates from the National Transfer Accounts and Counting Women's Work projects. The division between household and market spheres of production is important in this story, with women taking a larger role in the production of unpaid care work in the household and men a larger role in market-based production of goods and services, although this specialization has been decreasing. With the household marking such an important border in the gendered economy, what has happened since the arrival of Covid19? Pandemic-related closures have shut down or curtailed the role of many institutions in the market economy and pushed much activity back inside the household. Many surveys have rushed into the field to measure how the gendered economy is responding. We will review results from some of these, including one conducted recently by Counting Women's Work. Most of these results indicate that under pressure from Covid19-related closures, "traditional" patterns have reasserted themselves, erasing years of trend toward less economic segregation by gender. We will close discussing what this might mean for the gendered economy and economic recovery going forward. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the seminar will be held online via Zoom. Please register online until one day before the presentation 10:00 (CEST): https://www.oeaw.ac.at/VID/Events/Calendar/WIC-Colloquium/registration/. Login information will be sent to registered participants the day before the presentation. For more information please see the attached file.

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WIFO Stellenausschreibung
by Gabriele Schober 28 May '20

28 May '20

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren! Anbei der Link zu unserer aktuellen Stellenausschreibung. https://www.wifo.ac.at/stellenangebote Mit freundlichen Grüßen Gabriele Schober Gabriele Schober [cid:image001.png@01D634CD.D676D3A0] Buchhaltung, Rechnungswesen, Rechnungsprüfung * Accountant WIFO - Österreichisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung Austrian Institute of Economic Research A-1030 Wien, Arsenal, Objekt 20 Tel. +43 1 798 26 01 271 * Fax +43 1 798 26 01 209 www.wifo.ac.at<http://www.wifo.ac.at/> * gabriele.schober(a)wifo.ac.at<mailto:gabriele.schober@wifo.ac.at>

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