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Event Overview
Sat 30 Mar, '24- |
Call for Papers - Energy and Well-being SymposiumWe are pleased to announce the "Energy and Well-being Symposium" coming up on 30 March 2024 in Enugu, Nigeria. This Symposium, sponsored by the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC), will bring together experts, researchers, and academics from various disciplines to explore the interconnectedness of energy, well-being and sustainable development. We are keen to offer emerging talents in the field an opportunity to showcase their work and receive valuable feedback. Symposium Highlights
Keynote SpeakersProfessor Brit GrosskopfProfessor of Economics and Former Head of Economics, University of Exeter Onyukwu E. OnyukwuAssociate Professor of Economics, Institute for Development Studies (IDS), University of Nigeria Dr Juliana CarneiroTeaching Fellow in Economics, University of Warwick UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) Whole Systems Networking Fund (WSNF) ProjectDr Eleanya NdukaTeaching Fellow in Economics, University of Warwick Dr Modupe JimohAssociate Professor of Civil and Humanitarian Engineering, University of Warwick
Call for PapersWe invite submissions of original and evidence-based papers related to the Symposium themes:
Please submit your full papers for review by our esteemed panel of experts on the Oxford Abstracts platform here. You need to create an account before submission. Important Dates
Registration DetailsRegistration for this event is free from the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC). Registration includes access to all Symposium sessions, keynote presentations, Symposium materials, tea and lunch breaks, and a certificate of presentation. How to submit papers: Click on the Oxford Abstracts link here to register and submit papers. Please get in touch with Dr Eleanya Nduka [Eleanya.Nduka@warwick.ac.uk] for any inquiries or additional information. Sponsored by UKERC and University of Warwick |
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Thu 25 Apr, '24- |
RAE CelebrationThe Terrace Bar, SUTo show our appreciation for all your hard work this year, the Department of Economics is delighted to invite you to the Finalist RAE Celebrations. This is a great opportunity for you to get together with your fellow students and RAE tutors to celebrate the submission of your RAE Final Project. Date: Thursday 25th April 2024
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Fri 26 Apr, '24 - Sat 27 Apr, '249am - 5pm |
Warwick/Princeton/Yale/CEPR Polecon Symposium 2024Runs from Friday, April 26 to Saturday, April 27. The Department of Economics at the University of Warwick along with the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), the Department of Politics at Princeton University, the Department of Political Science at Yale University and the Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance (EIEF) are organising a symposium on Political Economy in Rome, Italy, in April 2024. Date: Friday 26 – Saturday 27 April 2024
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9.30 – 10.00 |
Registration, Coffee and Welcome Remarks from the Organisers |
Session 1 |
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10:00 – 11.00 |
Hulya Eraslan (Rice University) |
11.00 – 11.30 |
Coffee break |
11.30 – 12.30 |
Silvia Vannutelli (Northwestern University) |
12.30 – 14.00 | Lunch |
Session 2 |
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14.00 – 15.00 |
Roberto Bonfatti (University of Padova) |
15.00 – 16.00 |
Peter Buisseret (Harvard University) |
16.00 – 16.30 |
Coffee break |
16.30 – 17.30 |
Paola Conconi (University of Oxford and CEPR) |
19:00 onwards |
Dinner (by invitation only) |
Saturday, 27 April
Session 3 |
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10.00 – 11.00 |
Alexey Makarin (MIT and CEPR) Title: 'Supply Chain Disruption and Reorganization: Theory and Evidence from Ukraine's War' |
11.00 – 11.30 |
Coffee break |
11.30 – 12.30 |
Ming Yang (UCL) Title: 'Restoring Unanimity: The Role of Attention Allocation in Committee Decision-Making' |
12.30 – 14.00 |
Lunch |
Session 4 |
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14:00 – 15:00 |
Arianna Ornaghi (Hertie School Berlin and CEPR) Title: 'Man Bites Dog: Editorial Choices and Biases in the Reporting of Weather Events' |
15:00 – 16.00 |
Sandeep Baliga (Northwestern University) |
16.00 – 16.30 |
Coffee break |
16.30 – 17.30 |
Ceren Baysan (University of Toronto and CEPR) Title: 'Voter Misperceptions and Preferences for Democratic Institutions' |
Organisers
- Helios Herrera & Mateusz Stalinski (University of Warwick),
- Adam H. Meirowitz (Yale University)
- Matias Iaryczower & Kristopher Ramsay (Princeton).
Fri 26 Apr, '24
-Warwick Economics Lecture with Dr Thomas Curran
OC0.03The Department of Economics are delighted to announce Dr Thomas Curran, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at LSE and author of The Perfection Trap, as the final speaker in our Warwick Economics Lecture series for the academic year.
'The Perfection Trap'
Date: Friday 26 April
Time: 3 - 4pm followed by a short drinks reception
Location: OC0.03
This event is for students and staff only and registration is required in order to attend.
Christian Soegaard will introduce the speaker and chair the session. You will have the opportunity to ask questions in a Q&A at the end of the lecture, as well as network at our drinks reception in the Oculus foyer after the lecture has taken place.
About the Lecture
This talk will be about the trap of perfectionism. Thomas will discuss the overzealous hypercriticality that germinates in a society that always wants more, and how, while perfectionism ostensibly seeks to improve us, it ultimately leads to hugely negative consequences for our personal wellbeing, performances, and the welfare of our communities at large. If you've ever wondered what's the matter with perfectionism, or why it seems to be the defining characteristic of our times, this talk is for you.
About the Speaker
Dr Thomas Curran is a world-leading expert on perfectionism, author of the best-selling book The Perfection Trap, and acclaimed associate professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and Political Science. His TED Talk on perfectionism has received over three million views, he has written for major international publications such as TIME magazine and the Harvard Business Review, and his work has been featured in the BBC, New Scientist, New York Times, CNN, and Wall Street Journal.
Please note: Photography and recording will be taking place at this event, which may be used for marketing purposes (e.g. promotional materials). By registering your attendance at this event, you are giving consent to be photographed and recorded, however if you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform the photographer or a member of Economics staff on the day. You can withdraw your consent at any time via email to emily.wesley@warwick.ac.uk.
Registration
Registration is mandatory and please only register if you are going to attend, as spaces are limited.
Registration will close on Friday 26 April at 10am.
Mon 29 Apr, '24
-Economics Postgraduate Photoshoot
Main CampusWe are calling for postgraduate taught and research students from the Department of Economics to volunteer to take part in a photoshoot to feature in future marketing materials
Details
Date: Monday 29 April 2024
Time: 11:00 - 15:00 (1-hour slots)
Location: Main Campus
What's involved?
You will join a small group of fellow economics students to take a series of photographs across key locations on campus for up to one hour, guided by our professional and friendly photographer. These photos may be used in marketing materials including (but not limited to) email campaigns, webpages, brochures, flyers, leaflets etc.
By taking part, you will also receive 2-3 free professional headshots taken by our photographer, for your own personal use (e.g. for professional LinkedIn pages).
Volunteer Now
If you are a postgraduate student in the Department of Economics you can volunteer by completing the form below. Spaces are limited so please only volunteer for the times you are available to attend.
We will notify you if you have been randomly selected by sending you a calendar invite which will contain details of dress codes and meeting points.
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Tue 30 Apr, '24
-Faculty of Social Sciences Public Lecture with Andrew Oswald
FAB0.03The Department of Economics are delighted to host our first public lecture in the Faculty of Social Science's lecture series with Andrew Oswald, Professor of Economics and Behavioural Science.
Societal Unhappiness and the Uncertain Future of Democracy
Date: Tuesday 30 April
Time: 5.30-6.30pm followed by a short drinks reception
Location: FAB0.03
This event is open to the public.
About the Talk
Approximately 40% of citizens in Western Europe now report high levels of worry, and over time there has been a continuing upward trend in ‘national worry’. This trend has been visible well before COVID, the invasion of Ukraine, and the conflict in Gaza, showing that something foundational and unrealised is happening within Western society.
Andrew Oswald will discuss his research into the causes of this concerning upward trend, exploring why an unhappy population puts a country's trust in government and the future of democracy at risk.
This lecture will be followed by a drinks reception, where you will have the opportunity to meet the speaker.
About the Speaker
Andrew Oswald is Professor of Economics and Behavioural Science at the University of Warwick. He is also an honorary Senior Research Fellow in the Wellbeing Research Centre at Manchester Harris College, University of Oxford, and a Research Fellow at the IZA Institute in Bonn with special responsibility for work on climate change. Recently, Andrew has been appointed Chair of a new Network Advisory Panel of the IZA Institute of Labour Economics. His research is principally in applied economics and quantitative social science.
Registration
Please complete the following form with your details as registration is mandatory. Only register if you are going to attend.
Registration will close on Friday 26 April at noon.
Please note: Photography and recording will be taking place at this event, which may be used for marketing purposes (e.g. promotional materials). By registering your attendance at this event, you are giving consent to be photographed and recorded, however if you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform the photographer or a member of Economics staff on the day. You can withdraw your consent at any time via email to emily.wesley@warwick.ac.uk.
Wed 1 May, '24
-Economics Undergraduate Photoshoot
Main CampusWe are calling for undergraduate students from the Department of Economics to volunteer to take part in a photoshoot to feature in future marketing materials
Details
Date: Wednesday 1 May 2024
Time: 11:00 - 15:00 (1 hour slots)
Location: Main Campus
What's involved?
You will join a small group of fellow economics students to take a series of photographs across key locations on campus for up to one hour, guided by our professional and friendly photographer. These photos may be used in marketing materials including (but not limited to) email campaigns, webpages, brochures, flyers, leaflets etc.
By taking part, you will also receive 2-3 free professional headshots taken by our photographer, for your own personal use (e.g. for professional LinkedIn pages).
Volunteer Now
If you are an undergraduate student in the Department of Economics you can volunteer by completing the form below. Spaces are limited so please only volunteer for the times you are available to attend.
We will notify you if you have been randomly selected by sending you a calendar invite which will contain details of dress codes and meeting points.
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Wed 1 May, '24
-The Mentor Awards Lunch
The Graduate function room in The Dirty DuckTo show our appreciation for all your hard work this year, the Department of Economics is delighted to invite you to attend the mentor awards lunch.
Date: Wednesday 1st May 2024
Time: 12:45 - 3pm
Location: The Graduate function room in The Dirty Duck
Dress Code: Casual
This is a great opportunity for you to get together with your fellow mentees and staff in a social setting, to celebrate your mentoring achievements over a fantastic pizza buffet lunch.
Your mentees have also been asked to nominate their mentors for the following award categories:
• Best overall mentor
• Best mentor team
• There will also be a “Department’s choice” award.
Winners will be announced at the lunch. We look forward to celebrating with you all.
The deadline to register is Thursday 25th April 2024.
* Please indicate any dietary or accessibility requirements on the registration form. Photography will be taking place at the event that may be used for marketing purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please notify a member of staff on the night.
Registration
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Mon 13 May, '24 - Tue 14 May, '24
9am - 2pmReview of Economic Studies Tour
ScarmanRuns from Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14.
The Department of Economics are delighted to have been chosen to host the RESTud Tour (formerly the Review of Economic Studies May Meetings) 2024.
This two-day conference welcomes promising North American doctoral students to present their research to audiences from leading academic institutions.
Date: Monday 13 May - Tuesday 14 May 2024
Venue: Scarman Conference Centre
Address: University of Warwick, CV4 7SH
Programme
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We are delighted to welcome this year's RESTud Tourists:
Day 1: Monday, 13 May 2024
9.00am – 9.30am |
Welcome coffee |
Session 1 |
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9.30am - 9.40am |
Opening Remarks |
9.40am - 10.30am |
Presentation 1 Speaker: Nagore Iriberri Discussant: Carolina Kansikas |
10.30am - 10.40am |
Break |
10:40am - 11.30am |
Presentation 2 Speaker: Natalia Zinovyeva Discussant: TBA |
11.30am - 1.00pm |
Lunch |
Session 2 |
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1.00pm - 1.50pm |
Presentation 3 Speaker: Almudena Sevilla Discussant: Angelica Martinez Leyva |
1.50pm - 2.00pm |
Break |
2.00pm - 2.50pm |
Presentation 4 Speaker: Abi Adams-Prassl Discussant: Jiaqi Li |
2.50pm - 3.00pm |
Break |
3.00pm - 3.50pm |
Presentation 5 Speaker: Sonia Bhalotra Discussant: Bruno Santos de Souza |
3.50pm - 4.00pm |
Coffee break |
Session 3 | |
4.00pm - 5.40pm |
Egg Timer Presentations Speakers: Carolina Kansikas Angelica Martinez Leyva Sarthak Joshi Jiaqi Li Bruno Santos de Souza |
6.00pm - 8.00pm |
Dinner |
Day 2: Tuesday, 14 May 2024
9:00am - 9.30am |
Morning coffee |
Session 4 | |
9.30am - 10.20am |
Presentation 1 Speaker: Heather Royer Discussant: Sarthak Joshi |
10.20am - 10.30am |
Break |
10.30am - 11.20am |
Presentation 2 Speaker: Kristiina Huttunen Discussant: Priyama Majumdar |
11.20am - 11.30am |
Break |
11.30am - 12.20pm |
Presentation 3 Speaker: Olle Folke Discussant: Anwesh Mukhopadhyay |
12.20pm - 1.30pm |
Lunch |
Session 5 |
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1.30pm - 2.20pm |
Presentation 4 Speaker: Anne Brenoe Discussant: Jiaqi Li |
2.20pm - 2.30pm |
Break |
2.30pm - 3.20pm |
Presentation 5 Speaker: Manuel Bagues Discussant: Elaheh Fatemi Pour |
Register now
Attendance at this conference is free. Please secure your place via our registration form below. Spaces are limited.
Once you have registered, you will receive an email containing final details about this conference before the event takes place.
Programme
Download a pdf version of the programme here.Contact us
If you have any questions about this conference, please contact Emily Wesley via emily.wesley@warwick.ac.uk.Fri 24 May, '24
-Applied Microeconomics Research Group Away Day
Date: Friday 24 May 2024
Location: Scarman (Invitation only)
Session 1 |
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10.00 - 10.30 |
Nikhil Datta |
10.30 - 11.00 |
Angelica Martinez Leyva |
11.00 - 11.15 |
Tom Martin |
11.15 - 11.45 |
Coffee break |
Session 2 |
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11.45 - 12.15 | Devesh Rustagi |
12.15 - 12.30 |
Carolina Kansikas |
12.30 - 12.45 | Negar Ziaeian |
12.45 - 13.00 | Amira Elasra |
13.00 - 14.00 | Lunch |
Session 3 |
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14.00 - 14.30 | Dita Eckardt |
14.30 - 15.00 | Amrita Kulka |
15.00 - 15.30 | Ludovica Gazze |
15.30 - 15.45 | Coffee break |
Session 4 |
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15.45 - 16.15 | Arun Advani Title: Top Flight: How responsive are top earners to tax rates? |
16.00 - 16.15 | Dennis Novy |
16.15 - 16.30 | Yuchen Lin |
16.30 - 16.45 | Natalia Zinovyeva |
16.45 | Coffee break |
Session 5 |
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17.00 - 17.30 |
Sarthak Joshi |
17.30 - 17.45 |
Subhasish Dey |
17.45 - 18.00 |
Adam Di Lizia |
18.00 |
Drinks |
18.30 |
Dinner |
Registration
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Tue 28 May, '24 - Thu 30 May, '24
9am - 5pmEconomics PhD Conference
University of Warwick, Coventry, United KingdomRuns from Tuesday, May 28 to Thursday, May 30.
Our three day conference organised by Warwick Economics PhD students will bring together international PhD research from across the globe.
The 12th annual Warwick Economics PhD Conference will be hosted on the University campus this year. Our three-day conference organised by Warwick Economics PhD students brings together PhD research from across the globe.
Date: 28-30 May 2024
Location: University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
This is a student-led conference organised annually by PhD students at the Warwick Economics Department, supported and attended by the Warwick Economics Department and members of the faculty.
Call for Papers
Please access the call for papers here.About the PhD Conference
Find out more about how the PhD conference first began.
Previous Years
Learn more about previous conferences.
Conference Programme
The programme will be published here.
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Our Campus is in Coventry, a city that lies at the very heart of England and is easy to get to by road, rail and air.
related:https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/economics/events/phd-conferences
Wed 29 May, '24 - Thu 30 May, '24
9am - 5pmEconometrics & Data Science Conference
ScarmanRuns from Wednesday, May 29 to Thursday, May 30.
Our two-day conference organised by the Econometrics Research Group will explore resampling methods in different contexts.
This Conference is ran by the University of Warwick for Warwick Economics staff, PhD and MRes students. Join our guest speakers as they explore resampling methods for panel data models and resampling methods for dependent data.
Date: 29 - 30 May 2024
Location: Scarman Conference Centre
Address: University of Warwick, CV4 7SH
Organiser: Kenichi Nagasawa
Programme
Day 1: Wednesday, 29 May 2024Resampling Methods for Panel Data Models by Professor Silvia Goncalvez. |
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9.30am – 10.00am |
Registration and welcome coffee |
10.00am - 12.30pm |
Masterclass Session 1 |
12.30pm - 2.30pm | Lunch break |
2.30pm - 5.00pm |
Masterclass Session 2 |
5.0pm - 6.00pm |
Break |
6.00pm |
Dinner |
Day 2: Thursday, 30 May 2024Resampling Methods for Dependent Data Speakers: Giuseppe Cavaliere, EunYi Chung, Adriana Cornea-Madeira, Ignace De Vos, Silvia Goncalvez, Abhimanyu Gupta, Andreas Hagemann, Ayden Higgins. |
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9.00am - 9.30am |
Morning coffee |
9.30am - 11.00am |
Session 1 - 3x 30 minute presentations |
11.00am - 11.30am |
Break |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
Session 2 - 2x 30 minute presentations |
12.30pm - 2.15pm |
Lunch break |
2.15pm - 3.15pm |
Session 3 - 2x 30 minute presentations |
3.15pm - 3.45pm |
Break |
3.45pm - 4.45pm |
Session 4 - 2x 30 minute presentations |
Register Now
Attendance at this conference is free. Please secure your place via the registration form below. Spaces are limited.
After you have registered, you will receive an email with final details before the event takes place.
Programme
You can find a pdf copy of the conference programme here.Contact
For more information aboyt this conference, please contact Kenichi Nagasawa via kenichi.nagasawa@warwick.ac.ukFri 7 Jun, '24 - Sat 8 Jun, '24
9am - 2pmWarwick/CAGE Workshop on Gender and Inequality
RadcliffeRuns from Friday, June 07 to Saturday, June 08.
This two-day workshop brings together scholars working in the field of economics to provide policy insights to reduce gender inequality. The program is designed to promote knowledge exchange and networking, providing a platform for participants to share their findings on the impact of various policies and to collaboratively explore strategies for fostering gender equality.
Date: Friday 7 June - Saturday 8 June 2024
Venue: Radcliffe Conference Centre
Address: University of Warwick, CV4 7SH
Organisers: Sonia Bhalotra, Natalia Zinovyeva and Jiaqi Li
Programme
Regular presentations are 35-minutes long, followed by a 10-minute discussion by a formal discussant, and 5 minutes allocated for questions from the audience.
Egg Timer Presentations are 20-minutes long including questions.
Day 1: Friday, 7 June 2024
9.00am – 9.30am |
Welcome coffee |
Session 1 |
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9.30am - 9.40am |
Opening Remarks |
9.40am - 10.30am |
Presentation 1 Speaker: Nagore Iriberri Discussant: Carolina Kansikas |
10.30am - 10.40am |
Break |
10:40am - 11.30am |
Presentation 2 Speaker: Natalia Zinovyeva Discussant: TBA |
11.30am - 1.00pm |
Lunch |
Session 2 |
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1.00pm - 1.50pm |
Presentation 3 Speaker: Almudena Sevilla Discussant: Angelica Martinez Leyva |
1.50pm - 2.00pm |
Break |
2.00pm - 2.50pm |
Presentation 4 Speaker: Abi Adams-Prassl Discussant: Jiaqi Li |
2.50pm - 3.00pm |
Break |
3.00pm - 3.50pm |
Presentation 5 Speaker: Sonia Bhalotra Discussant: Bruno Santos de Souza |
3.50pm - 4.00pm |
Coffee break |
Session 3 | |
4.00pm - 5.40pm |
Egg Timer Presentations Speakers: Carolina Kansikas Angelica Martinez Leyva Sarthak Joshi Jiaqi Li Bruno Santos de Souza |
6.00pm - 8.00pm |
Dinner |
Day 2: Saturday, 8 June 2024
9:00am - 9.30am |
Morning coffee |
Session 4 | |
9.30am - 10.20am |
Presentation 1 Speaker: Heather Royer Discussant: Sarthak Joshi |
10.20am - 10.30am |
Break |
10.30am - 11.20am |
Presentation 2 Speaker: Kristiina Huttunen Discussant: Priyama Majumdar |
11.20am - 11.30am |
Break |
11.30am - 12.20pm |
Presentation 3 Speaker: Olle Folke Discussant: Anwesh Mukhopadhyay |
12.20pm - 1.30pm |
Lunch |
Session 5 |
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1.30pm - 2.20pm |
Presentation 4 Speaker: Anne Brenoe Discussant: Jiaqi Li |
2.20pm - 2.30pm |
Break |
2.30pm - 3.20pm |
Presentation 5 Speaker: Manuel Bagues Discussant: Elaheh Fatemi Pour |
Register now
Attendance at this workshop is free. Please secure your place via our registration form below. Spaces are limited.
After you have registered, you will receive an email containing final details about the workshop before the event takes place.
Programme
Download a pdf version of the programme here.Contact us
If you have any questions about this workshop, please contact Natalia Zinovyeva via natalia.zinovyeva@warwick.ac.uk.Fri 7 Jun, '24 - Sat 8 Jun, '24
10am - 5pmEconomic Theory Workshop 2024
Runs from Friday, June 07 to Saturday, June 08.
The annual Economic Theory Workshop has been hosted by the Department of Economics at The University of Warwick for the last 12 years and is recognised as one of the top workshops in the world.
Date: Friday 7 – Saturday 8 June 2024
Location: Scarman House, University of Warwick
It provides the opportunity for leading Economic theorists to engage and discuss the latest ideas in economic theory and to foster collaborative research projects.
This event is open to Faculty members and MRes/PhD students from the Department of Economics.
Academic Lead: Professor Bhaskar Dutta
Friday 7 June
09.15 |
Welcome |
09:20-10:20 |
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10:20-10:40 |
Coffee/Tea Scarman Lounge |
10:40-11:40 |
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11:40-12:40 |
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12:40-14:00 |
Lunch |
14:00-15:00 |
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15:00-16:00 |
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16:00-16:30 |
Coffee/Tea Scarman Lounge |
16:30-17:30 | |
17:30-18:30 | |
19:30 | Drinks and Dinner Scarman Courtyard Restaurant (Please register)) |
Saturday 8 June
09:30-10:30 |
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10:30-11:00 |
Coffee/Tea Scarman Lounge |
11:00-12:00 |
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12:00-13:00 |
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13:00-14:15 |
Lunch |
14:15-15:15 |
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15:15-16:15 |
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Registration
To book a place for this event, please complete the registration form. Places are limited so early booking is recommended and the registration form will close once this event has reached full capacity.
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Mon 1 Jul, '24 - Wed 3 Jul, '24
9am - 6pmCAGE Summer School 2024: Pre-doctoral Research Training
Runs from Monday, July 01 to Wednesday, July 03.
A three-day Summer School which will provide a comprehensive introduction to the tools and systems needed for applied social science research.
Organiser: Professor Mirko Draca, University of Warwick (CAGE Director)
Lecturers/Presenters: Arthur Turrell (Bank of England), Eric Melander (Birmingham), Peter John Lambert (LSE), Marie Segger (The Economist magazine).
PROGRAMME TBC
The summer school will cover the following topics: -
- Coding for Economists: Organising a professional coding workflow using Github and Python.
- Data Management and Analysis: Case studies on how to put together complex repeated cross-section and panel datasets, along with how to present and analyse them.
- Digitisation of Historical Data: Converting hard copy tabular and text data into electronic form. How to employ OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tools and what you can do when those methods won’t work. How to use GIS (Geographic Information System) techniques to extract spatial data from maps. Using non-standard approaches to measure historical phenomena.
- Working on the Cloud: Your desktop machine is too slow so you have to move to cloud computing. We’ll provide a guide to setting up and running big data analysis on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Using LLMs in Economics Research: Large-language Models are all the rage. We’ll show how they can be used to build new types of data, for example, the codification of large text databases into a structured form.
- Research Design: Faculty will present examples of their research and go under the surface to show the data construction, analysis and workflows that were involved in putting together a paper.
- Data Visualisation: How to build creative and well-designed data visualisations.
The timetable of the summer school will be organised around lectures in the first half of the day with research presentations / case studies in the second half. There’ll also be chances for hands-on and participatory work by students in the afternoon sessions.