[cid:image001.png@01D47A82.5C457520] Please scroll down for the English version Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, wir freuen uns, Sie über die neuesten Entwicklungen des FIW-Projekts informieren zu dürfen. Dieses Mal mit folgendem Inhalt: * Einladung zur 11. FIW-Forschungskonferenz * Einladung zur 31. AW-Vorlesung * Last-Reminder: Ausschreibung FIW-Award für Masterarbeiten Einladung zur 11. FIW Forschungskonferenz „International Economics‘ Date: November 29-30, 2018(Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.) and Friday from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.) Venue: WIFO, Austrian Institute of Economic Research Arsenal, Object 20, 1030 Vienna Conference Programme Outline: The Research Centre International Economics - FIW invites to its 11th Research Conference ‘International Economics’. The main objective of the conference is to provide a platform for economists working in the field of ‘International Economics’ in Austria and its neighbouring countries to present recent research as well as to discuss current policy. Recent working papers from both young researchers – i.e. Ph.D. students, post-graduate students, young faculty members etc. – and established senior researchers will be presented during parallel sessions focusing on one topic of ‘International Economics’. We aim at completing our programme with policy-oriented contributions: · 29 November 2018, 5:00 p.m.: Keynote lecture Prof. Rolf J. Langhammer (Ifw Kiel, Merics): The Multilateral Trading Order under Stress: Tendencies, Triggers and Therapies * 29 November 2018, 5:45 p.m.: Policy Panel: „Trade Policy in Times of Trump – Challenges for the EU“. Participants: Moderation: Harald Badinger (Vienna University for Economs and Business) Ralf Kronberger (Austrian Economic Chambers) Rolf J. Langhammer (Ifw Kiel, Merics) Trevor D. Traina (Ambassador, Embassy of the United States of America) Jörg Wojahn (Representation of the European Commission in Austria) Questions may be addressed to fiw-pb@fiw.ac.at or alexander.hudetz@wifo.ac.at. The conference programme is available at our website fiw.ac.at<https://fiw.ac.at/fileadmin/Documents/Veranstaltungen/FOKO_2018/11.FIW_FOKO_Programme_prelim.pdf> Attendance of the FIW Research Conference is free. The conference language is English. We kindly ask for registration at: https://fiw.ac.at/index.php?id=898&L=3 Organizing Institutions: The 11th FIW-Research Conference ‘International Economics is jointly organized by FIW, the Institute for East and Southeast European Studies (IOS) Regensburg, the ifo institute, the University of Ljubljana, the Universita di Bologna, University of Economics Bratislava and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA KRTK). The Research Centre International Economics FIW is a project of WIFO, wiiw and WSR on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Economic Affairs. The FIW cooperation with the Vienna University of Economics and Business, the University Vienna, the Johannes Kepler University Linz and the University of Innsbruck is supported by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research. Einladung zur 31. AW-Vorlesung Das Bundesministerium und das FIW laden ein zur . 31. Außenwirtschafts-Vorlesung „The EU-Japan EPA and its Relevance for the Japanese and Austrian Economies“ Prof. Fukunari KIMURA (Keio University, Tokyo) Julia GRÜBLER, M.Sc. (wiiw) Moderation: Dr. Manfred Schekulin (BMDW) Mittwoch, 21 November ,9:15 h (pünktlich) bis 10:30h BMDW, Stubenring 1, 1010 Wien, Marmorsaal (.Stock) AW-Vorlesungen ist eine Veranstaltungsreihe, bei der politikrelevante aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse aus dem Bereich internationale Wirtschaft praxisnah präsentiert und diskutiert werden. Für Kaffee ist gesorgt. Die Veranstaltung findet in englischer Sprache statt. Anmeldung erforderlich unter: https://fiw.ac.at/index.php?id=1229 Last-Reminder: Ausschreibung FIW-Award für Masterarbeiten Förderpreis für Frauen in der Wirtschaftsforschung FIW Award für Masterarbeiten im Bereich International Economics Im Rahmen des Kompetenzzentrums „Forschungsschwerpunkt Internationale Wirtschaft“ wird der „FIW Award“ bis zu einer Höhe von € 3.000,00 für Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen ausgeschrieben. Der Preis richtet sich an qualifizierte Wissenschafterinnen bis zu einer Altersgrenze von 35 Jahren, die ihre Masterarbeiten (oder Diplomarbeiten) an einer österreichischen Universität im Bereich „International Economics“ verfasst haben oder an österreichische StaatsbürgerInnen, die ihre Master- oder Diplomarbeit an einer Universität im Ausland verfasst haben Der „FIW Award“ hat das Ziel, hervorragende Masterarbeiten und Diplomarbeiten von Frauen sichtbar zu machen und zu prämieren. Frauen sollen damit motiviert werden, eine wissenschaftliche Karriere einzuschlagen. Die Höhe des Preises von insgesamt € 3.000,00 kann auf mehrere Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen aufgeteilt werden. Insbesondere werden theoretische, empirische und wirtschaftspolitische Masterarbeiten und Diplomarbeiten in folgenden Themenbereichen gefördert: Internationale Makroökonomik, Außenwirtschaft, Europäische Integration, Internationaler Handel, Internationaler Wettbewerb, Direktinvestitionen, Migration, Internationale Wirtschaftsentwicklung, Multinationale Unternehmen, Entwicklungsökonomie, Globalisierung, Internationale Handels- und Finanzinstitutionen, Wechselkursregime und internationale Finanzmärkte¸ bzw. ähnliche Themen. Der Abschluss der Masterarbeit oder Diplomarbeit (Beurteilungsdatum) muss im Zeitraum 1.1. 2017 bis 15. November 2018 erfolgt sein. Einreichungen der Masterarbeit inkl. Lebenslauf (pdf-Format) bitte an: fiw-pb@fiw.at<mailto:fiw-pb@fiw.at> Einreichfrist: 15.November 2018 Download Ausschreibung<https://fiw.ac.at/fileadmin/Documents/Projekt/FIW_Award_fuer_Dissertationen_fin2.pdf> Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Alexander Hudetz 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". __________________________________ Das Kompetenzzentrum FIW (http://www.fiw.ac.at/) ist ein Projekt von WIFO, wiiw und WSR im Auftrag des BMWFW. Die Kooperationsvereinbarungen des FIW mit der Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, der Universität Wien und der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz werden aus Hochschulraumstrukturmitteln gefördert. Dear Ladies and Gentlemen! We are glad to inform you about the latest news on the FIW project. In this issue: * Invitation: 11th FIW-Research Conference ‘International Economics‘ * 31st AW-Lecture „The EU-Japan EPA and its Relevance for the Japanese and Austrian Economies“ * Last-Reminder: FIW-Award for master thesis Invitation: 11th FIW-Research Conference ‘International Economics‘ Date: November 29-30, 2018 (Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.pm and Friday from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.) Venue: WIFO, Austrian Institute of Economic Research Arsenal, Object 20, 1030 Vienna Conference Programme Outline: The Research Centre International Economics - FIW invites to its 11th Research Conference ‘International Economics’. The main objective of the conference is to provide a platform for economists working in the field of ‘International Economics’ in Austria and its neighbouring countries to present recent research as well as to discuss current policy. Recent working papers from both young researchers – i.e. Ph.D. students, post-graduate students, young faculty members etc. – and established senior researchers will be presented during parallel sessions focusing on one topic of ‘International Economics’. We aim at completing our programme with policy-oriented contributions: · 29 November 2018, 5:00 p.m.: Keynote lecture Prof. Rolf J. Langhammer (Ifw Kiel, Merics): The Multilateral Trading Order under Stress: Tendencies, Triggers and Therapies * 29 November 2018, 5:45 p.m.: Policy Panel: „Trade Policy in Times of Trump – Challenges for the EU“. Participants: Moderation: Harald Badinger (Vienna University for Economs and Business) Ralf Kronberger (Austrian Economic Chambers) Rolf J. Langhammer (Ifw Kiel, Merics) Trevor D. Traina (Ambassador, Embassy of the United States of America) Jörg Wojahn (Representation of the European Commission in Austria) Questions may be addressed to fiw-pb@fiw.ac.at or alexander.hudetz@wifo.ac.at. The conference programme is available at our website fiw.ac.at<https://fiw.ac.at/fileadmin/Documents/Veranstaltungen/FOKO_2018/11.FIW_FOKO_Programme_prelim.pdf> Attendance of the FIW Research Conference is free. The conference language is English. We kindly ask for registration at: https://fiw.ac.at/index.php?id=898&L=3 Organizing Institutions: The 11th FIW-Research Conference ‘International Economics is jointly organized by FIW, the Institute for East and Southeast European Studies (IOS) Regensburg, the ifo institute, the University of Ljubljana, the Universita di Bologna, University of Economics Bratislava and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA KRTK). The Research Centre International Economics FIW is a project of WIFO, wiiw and WSR on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Economic Affairs. The FIW cooperation with the Vienna University of Economics and Business, the University Vienna, the Johannes Kepler University Linz and the University of Innsbruck is supported by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research. Invitation: 31st AW-Lecture The BMDW and FIW cordially invite to the 31st AW-Lecture „The EU-Japan EPA and its Relevance for the Japanese and Austrian Economies“ Prof. Fukunari KIMURA (Keio University, Tokyo) Julia GRÜBLER, M.Sc. (wiiw) Moderation: Dr. Manfred Schekulin (BMDW) Date: Mittwoch, 21 November ,9:15 h (pünktlich) bis 10:30h Venue: BMDW, Stubenring 1, 1010 Wien, Marmorsaal (.Stock) AW-Vorlesungen is a Lecture series, that presents recent applied economic research in the field of international economics with focus on its policy-impolications. The Lecture will be held in english. We kindly ask for Registration: https://fiw.ac.at/index.php?id=1229 FIW-Award for Master thesis The Research Center International Economics announces the "FIW Award" worth up to an amount of € 3,000.00, which will be awarded to young female scientists. The prize is intended for qualified female scientists up to the age of 35, who have written their master's theses (or diploma theses) at an Austrian university in the field of "International Economics" or to Austrian citizens who have completed their master's or diploma thesis at a university wrote abroad The aim of the "FIW Award" is to make outstanding master theses and diploma theses of women visible and rewarded. Women should be motivated to pursue a career in science. The total price of € 3,000.00 can be divided among several young female scientists. In particular, theoretical, empirical and economic policy master theses and diploma theses are funded in the following subject areas: International Macroeconomics, Foreign Trade, European Integration, International Trade, International Competition, Direct Investment, Migration, International Economic Development, Multinational Enterprises, Development Economics, Globalization, International Trade and Financial Institutions, Exchange Rate Regimes and International Financial Markets and similar topics. Only master's thesis or diploma thesis (assessment date) completed between 1 January 2017 and 15 November 2018 qualify for consideration. Please send submissions including master thesis and CV (pdf-Format) to: fiw-pb(at)fiw.at Deadline: 15 November 2018 Download Call<https://fiw.ac.at/fileadmin/Documents/Projekt/Ausschreibung_FIW_Award_Masterarbeiten_2018.pdf> (German) Kind regards Alexander Hudetz FIW Project Office It is not our philosophy to send you unsolicited e-mails. If you do not want to receive any further e-mails, please write to the project office<mailto:fiw-pb@fiw.ac.at> with the subject "Unsubscribe". _____________________________________________________ The ‘center of excellence’ FIW (http://www.fiw.ac.at/) is a project of WIFO, wiiw and WSR on behalf of the BMWFW. The FIW cooperation with the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), the University Vienna and the Johannes Kepler University Linz is supported by the former Federal Ministry of Science and Research (now integrated in the Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy). [Titel: Logo des FIW - Beschreibung: Das ist das Logo Kompetenzzentrum Forschungsschwerpunkt Internationale Wirtschaft, das in Kooperation mit dem BMDW die AW-Vorlesungen organisiert.]