BRIXEN WORKSHOP & SUMMER SCHOOL ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE

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1 BRIXEN WORKSHOP & SUMMER SCHOOL ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE Monday 12 to Saturday 17 September 2011 Bressanone/Brixen- Italy PROGRAMME Presentation - Organizers Lecturers and Topics - Admissions and deadlines - Tuition fees and accommodation - Sponsors - Location - Travel - Further information

2 Presentation The 2nd edition of the Brixen Workshop & Summer School on International Trade and Finance will be held in Bressanone/Brixen from September 12 to September 17, The 2011 edition will be divided into two parts: the Summer School from the 12 th to the 16 th of September, and an International Forum on September 17. The Summer School will consist of a set of lectures on Recent Developments in International Trade and of presentations of research work or research projects by participants. The International Forum is being planned for September 17, will be devoted to a comprehensive discussion of problems of current interest and should be attended by policy-makers and experts in the field of international trade and finance. The general aims of the Brixen Workshop are: - to provide advanced training in international economics and international political economy for PhD students, postgraduate students and young economists from all countries; - to broaden the horizons of young scholars on the relevance of the economics of international trade and finance for understanding the problems and opportunities associated with current trends in the world economy and with the advancement of global economic integration; - to allow young economists to meet fellows from different countries with a common interest in the theoretical and political problems of the world economy. The Brixen Workshop consists of two sections. On is devoted to lectures focused on advanced topics in the economics of international trade, finance and globalization as well as on presentations of dissertations or research projects by participants. The other consists of an international Forum. The Forum is open to the public and is focused on the most recent events and problems of international trade, finance and globalization as well as on the policies needed for fostering the advancement of economic and financial integration at a continental or worldwide level. The official language of the Brixen Workshop is English. Organizers The Brixen Workshop is organized by Fondazione Manlio Masi, Rome, the Laurea Magistrale in Economia Internazionale and the Master in Commercio Internazionale MASCI, Faculty of Political Science, University of Padova, in collaboration with the Association Amici Università di Padova/Freunde der Universität Padua in Bressanone/Brixen.

3 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Prof. Ferdinando Meacci - University of Padova Prof. Beniamino Quintieri - University of Roma Tor Vergata Lecturers and Topics CARLO ALTOMONTE, Bocconi University, The empirics of firm heterogeneity and trade JONATHAN EATON, The Pennsylvania State University, Trade and global macroeconomics GIORGIA GIOVANNETTI, University of Florence, Heterogeneous firms and offshoring PHILIPPE MARTIN, Sciences Po- St Gallen University, International macroeconomic aspects of international trade and firms heterogeneity PETER NEARY, Oxford University, Selection effects and heterogeneous firms Admissions and deadlines PhD students, post-doctorates and young economists willing to apply to the Workshop should submit: Curriculum Vitae; Application form The number of participants is limited to 15+3 participants from the Bolzano Province. Applications must be submitted by June 15th, Acceptance will be notified by June 24th. Early applications are welcome. Complete and return your application by or fax to: Brixen Workshop Tutorship: Prof. Donata Favaro, Department of Economics University of Padova Via del Santo 33, Padova. Ph.: Cell.: donata.favaro@unipd.it

4 Tuition fees and accommodation The Brixen Workshop is partially funded by sponsors and partly by tuition fees. The 2011 tuition fee is 300. The fee will cover registration and full accommodation at the Accademia Cusano/Cusanus Akademie, Piazza Seminario 2, Bressanone/Brixen ( plus materials and leisure activities. To complete your enrolment you must make a tuition fee payment. You can pay the total amount or at least half tuition fee by bank transfer by July 31, Please send your money transfer to: Fondazione Manlio Masi IT 71 E BIC: PASCITMMROM Bank: Monte Paschi di Siena, via Liszt, Roma If you pay in two instalments, the remaining balance must be paid on arrival at Accademia Cusano on September 11. Some travel fellowships are available on demand for qualified students. Sponsors The Brixen Workshop is organized under the auspices of, and with grants by, Fondazione Manlio Masi, Rome Associazione Amici Università di Padova/Freunde der Universität Padua, Bressanone/Brixen Comune di Bressanone/Gemeinde Brixen Provincia di Bolzano/Provinz Bozen Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Bolzano/Stiftung der Sparkasse Bozen Facoltà di Scienze Politiche/Università di Padova Dipartimento di Scienze Economiche Marco Fanno/Università di Padova Comunità comprensoriale Val d'isarco Location The Workshop will take place at the Accademia Cusano/Cusanus Akademie, Piazza Seminario 2. Bressanone/Brixen is a small bi-lingual South Tyrol city located in the valley of Isarc river and surrounded by the beautiful Dolomiti mountains.

5 Travel How to reach Bressanone/Brixen: Closest airports: Innsbruck ( Austria ); Verona; Munich (Germany); Venezia; Milano; (Linate or Malpensa); Brescia By plane + train: If your flight is to VERONA : take the train from VERONA/PORTA NUOVA to BRESSANONE. Frequency of trains: one per hour; averaged duration: 2:10 h.; If your flight is to MUNICH (GERMANY): take the train from München Hbf to BRESSANONE via INNSBRUCK/BRENNERO. Frequency of trains: one per two hours; averaged duration: 3:30 h. If your flight is to MILANO: take the train from MILANO/STAZIONE CENTRALE to BRESSANONE via VERONA. Frequency of trains: one per hour; averaged duration: 3:50 h; possible changes: Verona. If your flight is to VENEZIA:: take the train from VENEZIA/MESTRE to BRESSANONE via VERONA. Frequency of trains: almost one per hour; averaged duration: 3:50 h.; possible changes: Verona. If your flight is to ROME: take the train from ROMA/STAZIONE TERMINI to BRESSANONE via FIRENZE/BOLOGNA/VERONA. Frequency of trains: almost one per two hours; averaged duration: 7 h.; possible changes: Bologna. If your flight is to INNSBRUCK: take the train from Innsbruck Hbf to Bressanone/Brixen via Brennero. Frequency of trains: one per two hours; averaged duration: 1:40 h. Further information: Prof. Donata Favaro, Department of Economics University of Padova Via del Santo 33, Padova. Ph.: Cell.: donata.favaro@unipd.it

6 BRIXEN WORKSHOP & SUMMER SCHOOL ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE 2011 APPLICATION FORM Application deadline: June 15, 2011 Name/First name: Nationality University University address address Phone: Fax: Highest University Degree: Title of dissertation(project) Thesis completion date (past or expected) Supervisor: Please send this application form and your curriculum vitae to: Prof. Donata Favaro, Department of Economics University of Padova Via del Santo 33, Padova. Ph.: ; Cell.: ;