The program committee of the Financial Research Association seeks finance papers of general interest to the profession. We specifically seek new papers that have not had a "revise-resubmit" journal decision.

The Economics and International Business Research Conference, Miami (EIBR) publishes articles of interest to members of the Business Community and will provide leadership in introducing new concepts to its readership. Because business is a diverse field, articles should address questions...

This conference will bring together economists, policymakers and practitioners to explore the causes and conditions of poverty and to begin a dialogue on the policies and strategies that may address the needs of communities with high concentrations of poverty.

The workshop invites papers that address methodological, technical, policy-related, or management issues relating to the development and use of the next generation of systems in a global economy.

The conference will focus on behavioral responses to taxes and social insurance programs, as well as the implications of such responses for government policy. Taxes are broadly defined to include direct individual and corporate taxes as well as indirect taxes. Social insurance programs include...

Submissions should be original, creative research papers that have not yet been published, or accepted for publication. The emphasis of the conference will be on high-quality (i.e., rigorous and targeted toward academic journals) and generally accessible research with respect to the creation,...

This unique workshop provides an opportunity for doctoral students writing their dissertations in the (broadly defined) areas of financial institutions, financial intermediation, and financial markets to present their work in a high-quality research setting; to get to know their future...

Topics: - What to look for in the data before preparing forecasts - How to treat data when "problems" are recognized - How to prepare forecasts using different models and techniques - When each forecasting model is appropriate - How to use forecasts effectively after they are prepared

Agenda: I. National Outlook - How much leeway does the Fed have to cut rates? - Will the stock market boom continue? - Have profits peaked? - What to watch if you are worried about a recession. - Any end in sight to the housing correction? II. California Outlook - Slowdown or recession: A few...