[cid:image001.jpg@01DC2D4D.F4760820] English version Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, wir freuen uns, Sie über die kommenden Veranstaltungen sowie über aktuelle Entwicklungen im Rahmen des FIW-Projekts informieren zu dürfen. Diesmal mit folgendem Inhalt: · Call for Papers: 18. FIW-Forschungskonferenz “International Economics” | Deadline: 31.10. 2025 · Einladung: 61. FIW-Vorlesung Eine Neubetrachtung der deutsch-mitteleuropäischen Lieferketten: Fokus Automobilsektor“| 09.10.2025 · Reminder: Vienna International Economics Seminar (VIES) | 7.10.2025 Call for Papers: 18. FIW-Forschungskonferenz “International Economics” | Deadline: 31.10. 2025 CALL for PAPERS for the 18th FIW-Research Conference International Economics Vienna, 19th-20th February 2026 Keynote Lecture: Lionel Fontagné (University Paris 1, PSE) Submission Deadline: 31st October 2025 The FIW Research Centre International Economics is pleased to announce its 18th Research Conference on International Economics. The conference will take place at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna) on 19th–20th February 2026.The conference aims to provide a platform for economists to present their recent research in the field of International Economics. We particularly encourage submissions from Ph.D. students, early-career faculty members, and young researchers to foster their development and provide networking opportunities. TIME & LOCATION The 18th FIW Research Conference on ‘International Economics’ will take place on Thursday, 19th February 2026 and Friday, 20th February 2026 at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna), Welthandelsplatz 1, 1020 Vienna, Austria. PAPER SUBMISSION We invite the submission of (full) working papers on all topics in the field of International Economics. Please submit your working papers via https://conference2026.fiw.ac.at until 31st October 2025. AWARDS Two prizes for the best contributions to the Research Conference will be awarded: the ‘Best Conference Paper Award 2026’ and the ‘Young Economist Award 2026’. Each award is worth € 1000. The ‘Young Economist Award 2026’ is intended for Ph.D. students, young faculty members and young researchers in similar positions. To be considered for this award all authors of the paper have to be 34 or younger at the time of submission. TOPICS COVERED The broad topic of the conference is ‘International Economics’. This includes, inter alia, International Trade, International Factor Movements, Economic Integration, Effects of international economic activities on climate change, Trade Policy, International Trade Organizations, Economic Growth of Open Economies, Multinational Firms, Global Value Chains, International Macroeconomics and other related fields. ORGANISATION The 18th FIW-Research Conference ‘International Economics’ is organized by FIW with support from the Program Committee and the Austrian Federal Ministries for Women, Science and Research (BMFWF) and Economy, Energy and Tourism (BMWET). More information about the FIW-conference and all details regarding the Call for Papers can be found in the PDF-File<https://www.fiw.ac.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026-FIW-Conference-CfP.pdf> and at https://www.fiw.ac.at/event/18-fiw-research-conference-international-economi... Einladung: 61. FIW-Vorlesung Eine Neubetrachtung der deutsch-mitteleuropäischen Lieferketten: Fokus Automobilsektor“| 09.10.2025 Das Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft, Energie und Tourismus (BMWET) sowie das Forschungsschwerpunkt Internationale Wirtschaft (FIW) laden ein zur 61. FIW-Vorlesung „Eine Neubetrachtung der deutsch-mitteleuropäischen Lieferketten: Fokus Automobilsektor“ Mag. Doris Hanzl-Weiss (wiiw) Oliver Reiter, MSc, MA (wiiw) Begrüßung: MMag. Erika Ummenberger-Zierler (BMWET) Koreferat: Anna Reindl, MAIS (IV) Diskussionsleitung: Prof. Harald Oberhofer (FIW, WU Wien, WIFO) Literatur: 69. FIW Policy Brief „The German-Central European Supply Chain Revisited“ (wird im Oktober veröffentlicht) Zeit & Ort Donnerstag, 9. Oktober 2025, 9:30 h (pünktlich) bis 10:30 h Regierungsgebäude, Stubenring 1, 1010 Wien, 1. Stock, Marmorsaal (Saal I) FIW-Vorlesungen ist eine Veranstaltungsreihe, bei der politikrelevante aktuelle For-schungsergebnisse aus dem Bereich internationale Wirtschaft praxisnah präsentiert und diskutiert werden. Anmeldung erforderlich unter: https://www.fiw.ac.at/signupforms/61-fiw-vorlesung/ Aufgrund begrenzter Raumkapazitäten ist eine Anmeldung jedenfalls erforderlich. Reminder: Vienna International Economics Seminar (VIES) | 7.10.2025 Das FIW ist sehr erfreut, Teil einer neuen Seminarreihe in Wien zu sein. Das VIES-Seminar widmet sich der Spitzenforschung im Bereich der internationalen Wirtschaft und bietet Vorträge von renommierten internationalen Wissenschaftlern. Banu Demir - Plastic Turkey: International Impacts of China’s Waste Import Ban Datum und Uhrzeit: Dienstag, 7. Oktober 2025, von 17:45 bis 19:15 Ort: Universität Wien, Fakultät für Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1, 1090 Wien, 3. Stock, VGSE Seminarraum Sprache: Englisch Vortragende: Banu Demir ist Professorin für Volkswirtschaftslehre an der Universität Oxford und Tutorial Fellow am Brasenose College. Sie hat außerdem eine Teilzeitstelle als Professorin für Angewandte Regionale Wirtschaft an der Erasmus School of Economics inne. Darüber hinaus ist sie Forschungsmitglied des Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) im Programm International Trade and Regional Economics (ITR) sowie Mitglied des CESifo Research Network in München. Das VIES ist eine gemeinsame Initiative der CEU, des FIW, der Universität Wien, des WIFO, des wiiw und der WU. Organisation: Gábor Békés (CEU), Alejandro Cuñat (Vienna U), Harald Fadinger (Vienna U), Gabriel Felbermayr (WIFO, WU), Miklós Koren (CEU), Harald Oberhofer (WIFO, WU), Robert Stehrer (WIIW). Das Seminar wird derzeit von Harald Fadinger koordiniert. Termine und Ort: Das Seminar findet dienstags von 17:45 bis 19:15 Uhr in unregelmäßigen Abständen statt und wechselt jedes Semester zwischen den teilnehmenden Institutionen. Von Oktober 2025 bis Januar 2026 wird es von der Universität Wien an der Fakultät für Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1, 1090 Wien, 3. Stock, VGSE-Seminarraum, veranstaltet. Anmeldung: Die Teilnehmer:innen werden gebeten, sich vorab bei Julia Hnidek (julia.hnidek@univie.ac.at<mailto:julia.hnidek@univie.ac.at>) anzumelden. Alle Details und der aktuelle Zeitplan sind unter https://sites.google.com/view/viennainternationaleconomicsse/ verfügbar. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Alexander Hudetz und Jelena Milošević FIW-Projektbüro Es entspricht nicht unserer Philosophie Ihnen unerwünschte E-Mails zukommen zu lassen. Falls Sie keine weiteren E-Mails vom FIW erhalten möchten, schreiben Sie bitte an das Projektbüro<mailto:fiw-pb@fiw.at> mit dem Betreff "Abmelden". __________________________________ Der Forschungsschwerpunkt Internationale Wirtschaft (FIW) (https://www.fiw.ac.at/) ist eine Kooperation zwischen der Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (WU), der Universität Wien, der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, der Universität Innsbruck, WIFO, wiiw und IHS. FIW wird von den Bundesministerien BMBFW und BMWET unterstützt. Dear Sir or Madam, We are glad to inform you about the current developments and upcoming events within the FIW project. In this issue: · Call for Papers: 18. FIW-Research Conference “International Economics” | Deadline: 31.10. 2025 · Invitation: 61. FIW-Lecture „Eine Neubetrachtung der deutsch-mitteleuropäischen Lieferketten: Fokus Automobilsektor“| 09.10.2025 · Reminder: Vienna International Economics Seminar (VIES) | 7.10.2025 · Call for Papers: 18. FIW-Research Conference “International Economics” | Deadline: 31.10. 2025 CALL for PAPERS for the 18th FIW-Research Conference International Economics Vienna, 19th-20th February 2026 Keynote Lecture: Lionel Fontagné (University Paris 1, PSE) Submission Deadline: 31st October 2025 The FIW Research Centre International Economics is pleased to announce its 18th Research Conference on International Economics. The conference will take place at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna) on 19th–20th February 2026.The conference aims to provide a platform for economists to present their recent research in the field of International Economics. We particularly encourage submissions from Ph.D. students, early-career faculty members, and young researchers to foster their development and provide networking opportunities. TIME & LOCATION The 18th FIW Research Conference on ‘International Economics’ will take place on Thursday, 19th February 2026 and Friday, 20th February 2026 at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna), Welthandelsplatz 1, 1020 Vienna, Austria. PAPER SUBMISSION We invite the submission of (full) working papers on all topics in the field of International Economics. Please submit your working papers via https://conference2026.fiw.ac.at until 31st October 2025. AWARDS Two prizes for the best contributions to the Research Conference will be awarded: the ‘Best Conference Paper Award 2026’ and the ‘Young Economist Award 2026’. Each award is worth € 1000. The ‘Young Economist Award 2026’ is intended for Ph.D. students, young faculty members and young researchers in similar positions. To be considered for this award all authors of the paper have to be 34 or younger at the time of submission. TOPICS COVERED The broad topic of the conference is ‘International Economics’. This includes, inter alia, International Trade, International Factor Movements, Economic Integration, Effects of international economic activities on climate change, Trade Policy, International Trade Organizations, Economic Growth of Open Economies, Multinational Firms, Global Value Chains, International Macroeconomics and other related fields. ORGANISATION The 18th FIW-Research Conference ‘International Economics’ is organized by FIW with support from the Program Committee and the Austrian Federal Ministries for Women, Science and Research (BMFWF) and Economy, Energy and Tourism (BMWET). More information about the FIW-conference and all details regarding the Call for Papers can be found in the PDF-File<https://www.fiw.ac.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026-FIW-Conference-CfP.pdf> and at https://www.fiw.ac.at/event/18-fiw-research-conference-international-economi... Invitation: 61st FIW-Lecture A Reassessment of German-Central European Supply Chains: Focus on the Automotive Sector | Oct. 9, 2025 The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, Energy, and Tourism (BMWET) and the FIW Research Centre International Economics invite you to attend the 61st FIW Lecture A Reassessment of German-Central European Supply Chains: Focus on the Automotive Sector Mag. Doris Hanzl-Weiss (wiiw) Oliver Reiter, MSc, MA (wiiw) Welcome: MMag. Erika Ummenberger-Zierler (BMWET) Co-presenter: Anna Reindl, MAIS (IV) Moderator: Prof. Harald Oberhofer (FIW, WU Vienna, WIFO) Literature: 69th FIW Policy Brief “The German-Central European Supply Chain Revisited” (to be published in October) Language: The Lecture will be held in German. Time & place Thursday, October 9, 2025, 9:30 a.m. (sharp) to 10:30 a.m. BMWET, Stubenring 1, 1010 Vienna, 1st floor, Marble Hall (Hall I) FIW Lectures is a series of events at which current research findings from the field of international economics that are relevant to policy are presented and discussed in a practical manner. Registration required at: https://www.fiw.ac.at/signupforms/61-fiw-vorlesung/ Due to limited space, registration is required in any case. Reminder: Vienna International Economics Seminar (VIES) | Oct. 7, 2025 FIW is proud to part of a new seminar series in Vienna. The VIES seminar is dedicated to frontier research in international economics and features presentations by renowned international scholars. Banu Demir - Plastic Turkey: International Impacts of China’s Waste Import Ban Date and Time: Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 17:45 to 19:15 Location: University of Vienna, Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics, Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1, 1090 Vienna, 3rd floor, VGSE Seminar Room Language: English Speaker: Banu Demir is a Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford and a Tutorial Fellow at Brasenose College. She also holds a part-time appointment as Professor of Applied Regional Economics at the Erasmus School of Economics. Additionally, she is a research affiliate of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) in the International Trade and Regional Economics (ITR) program and an affiliate of the CESifo Research Network in Munich. The VIES is a joint initiative of CEU, FIW, Universität Wien, WIFO, wiiw and WU. Organizers: Gábor Békés (CEU), Alejandro Cuñat (Vienna U), Harald Fadinger (Vienna U), Gabriel Felbermayr (WIFO, WU), Miklós Koren (CEU), Harald Oberhofer (WIFO, WU), Robert Stehrer (WIIW). The seminar is currently coordinated by Harald Fadinger. Schedule and Location: The seminar is held on Tuesdays from 17:45 to 19:15 at irregular intervals, alternating each semester between participating institutions. From October 2025 to January 2026, it will be hosted by the University of Vienna at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics, Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1, 1090 Vienna, 3rd floor, VGSE Seminar Room. Registration: Participants are requested to register in advance with Julia Hnidek (julia.hnidek@univie.ac.at<mailto:julia.hnidek@univie.ac.at>). All details and the current schedule are available at https://sites.google.com/view/viennainternationaleconomicsse/ We are looking forward to meeting you at the Vienna Internatioanl Economics Seminar. 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