Research Workshop of the Laboratory for International and Regional Economics Completed

20:34, September 21, 2017

Researchers discussed current issues of economic theory at the regular international workshop

On September 14^th and 15^th GSEM UrFU Laboratory for International and Regional Economics conducted the international research workshop «Economic Theory and Applications». Researchers from New Economic School, Higher School of Economics, Moscow State University, UrFU, Tyumen State University, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, University Erlangen-Nurnberg, and Nazarbaev University in Astana.

In the theoretical part of the seminars the researchers covered such topics as information dissemination and exchange of ideas in social groups and networks, choice between hired labour and business in the context of uncertainty, as well as economic growth dynamics. The empirical studies presented the issues of innovations effects on Russian companies’ income, changes in income distribution in European countries, connection between ecology and economic growth, as well as correlation of oil prices and exchange rates.

The discussion moderator was professor Hans Wiesmeth, Academic Head of the Laboratory for International and Regional Economics at GSEM UrFU.

«The workshop brought together researchers from GSEM and other academic institutions, such as the New Economic School in Moscow, Tyumen State University, and Nazarbayev University in Astana. Next to established scientists, who presented their work on issues such as labor markets, political cycles, communication networks and others, also master and exchange students participated and presented their ideas for discussion in the workshop. The Laboratory will continue this workshop series and invites in particular interested students to take part in these activities», — commented Prof. Wiesmeth.

Klemens Neumueller, an exchange student from Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany:

«The workshop on economic theory had a wide range of interesting topics and different views on economics. It was a great opportunity to gain new insights and come in touch with other economists. Especially, I would like to highlight the very interesting presentations by Dmitry Vorobyev and Kristina Butaeva. Both presented very important and applied research. I already look forward to the next workshop».

We remind that the next workshop of the Laboratory for International and Regional Economics will be held on November 16-18, 2017 in the framework of the XII International Conference «Russian Regions in the Focus of Changes». The workshop will be organised by the research unit Global Social Responsibility Excellence and International Business headed by Zhanna Belyaeva. The topic is Smart Business Models: Triggers, Drivers and Social Responsibility.