Workshop
2nd ERMEES Macroeconomics Workshop
« Heterogeneities in the EU: strength or weakness? »
Friday October 13th, 2017, Strasbourg (FRANCE)
The University of Strasbourg, the Bureau for Economic Theory and Applications and the ERMEES research team are delighted to announce a one-day macroeconomics workshop to be held on Friday October 13, 2017 in Strasbourg.
This workshop aims at providing some perspectives on the macroeconomic issues raised by heterogeneities in the EU, with a special focus on structure, cost and management of these heterogeneities. The main purpose of this workshop is to produce high quality debates and to draw some perspectives on the future of the European project. We invite the submission of papers on various topics related to heterogeneities or asymmetries in the EU; both empirical and theoretical papers are welcome. All presentations and discussions will be in English. Paper topics include:
- Structural heterogeneities between EU or EMU member countries
- Business cycle asymmetries
- Fiscal policy and public finance, fiscal multipliers
- Monetary policy, monetary and financial integration, optimal currency area
- Transmission channels of economic policy, policy rules
- External imbalances (current account balances, exchange rates)
- Labor markets and social cohesion
- Euro-zone crisis and political lessons
Keynote speakers: Iain Begg (European Institute, London School of Economics), Paul de Grauwe (European Institute, London School of Economics), Cinzia Alcidi (Centre for European Policy Studies, Brussels).
Publication opportunities: The participants of the workshop are invited to submit their works to a special issue of Applied Economics Quarterly. The submission procedure will be specified after the workshop.
Local Organization
Scientific Committee:
Amélie Barbier-Gauchard (BETA, University of Strasbourg)
Francesco De Palma (BETA, University of Strasbourg)
Meixing Dai (BETA, University of Strasbourg)
Jamel Saadaoui (BETA and CEPN, University of Strasbourg)
Moïse Sidiropoulos (BETA, University of Strasbourg, LEAP Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)
Jamel Trabelsi (BETA, University of Strasbourg, LEFA IHEC Carthage)
Organization Committee:
Marine André (BETA, University of Strasbourg)
Amélie Barbier-Gauchard (BETA, University of Strasbourg)
Thierry Betti (BETA, University of Strasbourg)
Thomas Coudert (LARGE, University of Strasbourg)
Francesco De Palma (BETA, University of Strasbourg)
Narimène Dahmani (BETA, University of Strasbourg)
Meixing Dai (BETA, University of Strasbourg)
Nicolas Mazuy (BETA, University of Strasbourg)
Jamel Saadaoui (BETA and CEPN, University of Strasbourg)
Moïse Sidiropoulos (BETA, University of Strasbourg, LEAP Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)
Yann Thommen (BETA, University of Strasbourg)
Jamel Trabelsi (BETA, University of Strasbourg, LEFA IHEC Carthage)
Contact: saadaoui@unistra.fr
Submission Procedure
Submission Procedure:
Full papers should be submitted by email to ermees@unistra.fr. Papers should mention: title of communication, name(s) of the author(s), affiliation, corresponding author’s e-mail address, postal address, telephone number. Authors should specify whether they intend to submit their paper to the special issue.
Important dates:
- Before May 15, 2017: Authors are invited to send their contributions before the submission deadline.
- By June 16, 2017: Authors will be informed of the decision of the scientific committee.
- By July 13, 2017: Authors have to confirm their participation before the registration deadline.
- On October 13, 2017: Day of the ERMEES Macroeconomics Workshop 2017.
Registration fees: There will be no registration fees for intervening participants. For non intervening participants, fees are 50 €.
Workshop Program
2nd ERMEES Macroeconomics Workshop 2017
“Heterogeneities in the EU: strength or weakness?”
Friday October 13, 2017, Strasbourg
FINAL PROGRAM
Location: Collège doctoral européen, 46 boulevard de la Victoire, 67000 Strasbourg, France
8:30 – 9:00 Registration and welcome coffee (Jardin Intérieur – first floor)
9:00 – 9:15 Opening speech Amélie BARBIER-GAUCHARD
9:15 – 10:15 Plenary session ( Amphithéatre – Ground floor) – Chairman : Moïse SIDIROPOULOS
Cinzia ALCIDI (Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), Brussels): “Risk sharing in the euro area”.
10:15 – 10:45 Coffee break (Jardin Intérieur – First floor)
10:45 – 12:30 Parallel Sessions (1h45)
Session 1-a Central bank strategy and policy mix
Chairman : Moise SIDIROPOULOS, Room : Amphithéatre – Ground floor
- Jean-Bernard Chatelain, “Can we Identify the Feds Preferences?” (Disc: X. Chrysanthopoulou)
- Christos Mavrodimitrakis, “Symbiosis and Coordination of Macroeconomic Policies in a Monetary Union” (Disc: J-B Chatelain)
- Xakousti Chrysanthopoulou, “Social Pacts and monetary policy under limited asset market participation” (Disc: C. Mavrodimitrakis)
Session 1-b Fiscal policy
Chairman : Thierry BETTI, Room : Auditorium – Ground floor
- Marien Ferdinandusse, “Non-linearities in Fiscal Policy: Evidence from the Eurozone“, (Disc: C. Blot)
- Gilles Thirion, “Fiscal Risk Sharing and Resilience to Shocks: Lessons for the euro area from the US“, (Disc: M. Ferdinandusse)
- Christophe Blot, “Dealing with external imbalances and public debt objectives in the euro area: a dilemma?” (Disc: G. Thirion)
Session 1-c Labor Market
Chairman : Francesco DE PALMA, Room : Salle de séminaire – First floor
- Peter Claeys, “Imperfect mobility of labor across sectors and fiscal transmission” (Disc: Y. Thommen)
- Alfonso Arpaia, “Statutory Minimum Wages in the EU: Institutional Settings and Macroeconomic Implications” (Disc: P. Claeys)
- Yann Thommen, “Collective bargaining regime and employment protection legislation reform” (Disc: A. Arpaia)
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch break (Jardin Intérieur – First floor)
14:00 – 15:00 Plenary session ( Amphithéatre – Ground floor) – Chairman : Moïse SIDIROPOULOS
Iain Begg (European Institute, London School of Economics): “Are fiscal and other macroeconomic policy rules past their ‘sell-by’ date?”.
15:00 – 16:45 Parallel Sessions (1h45)
Session 2-a Business cycle, growth and Inflation
Chairman : Amélie BARBIER GAUCHARD, Room : Auditorium – Ground floor
- Corrado Macchiarelli, “Symmetry and Convergence in Monetary Unions” (Disc: P. Tirelli)
- Patrizio Tirelli, “Debunking the Myth of Southern Proigacy. A DSGE Analysis of Business Cycles in the EMUs Big Four” (Disc: J. Trabelsi)
- Jamel Trabelsi, “Credibility effects on Inflation Dynamics : The case of Poland” (Disc: C. Macchiarelli)
Session 2-b Uncertainty and expectations
Chairman : Meixing DAI, Room : Salle de séminaire – First floor
Bas van Aarle, “Sentiment and uncertainty uctuations and their effects on the Euro Area business cycle“(Disc: A. Kukuvec)
Dennis Bonam, “Home biased expectations and macroeconomic imbalances in a monetary union” (Disc: B. van Aarle)
Anja Kukuvec, “The propagation of business sentiments within the European Union” (Disc: D. Bonam)
16:45 – 17:15 Coffee break (Jardin Intérieur – First floor)
17:15 – 18:15 Plenary session ( Amphithéatre – Ground floor) – Chairman : Moïse SIDIROPOULOS
Paul DE GRAUWE (European Institute, London School of Economics): “Business cycle synchronization in the Eurozone. The role of Animal Spirits“.
18:15 – 18:30 Closing remarks Moise SIDIROPOULOS
Venue
Macroeconomics Workshop “Heterogeneities in the EU: strength or weakness? ” (Strasbourg) will take place at Collège Doctoral Européen (CDE), located in the campus of University of Strasbourg. This link explains how to get to the College.
Collège Doctoral Européen
46 Boulevard de la Victoire, 67000 Strasbourg
03 68 85 17 13
- By Train:
From Train Station (Gare Centrale): Take the tram C into the direction “Neuhof Rodolphe Reuss” and stop at the station “Observatoire”. Please, see city Map.
- Taxi Information:
The company taxi 13 Phone: + 33 (0)3 88 36 13 13
- From Entzheim Airport:
From Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport: Take the train from the airport to the central Train Station, for further informations www.sncf.fr . Take the tram C into the direction “Neuhof Rodolphe Reuss” and stop at the station “Observatoire”.
- From Karlsruhe Baden Airpark:
Take Bus line 205 to Baden-Baden Train station and take the train to Strasbourg Gare Centrale. Shuttles are also available from Baden-Baden Airpark to Strasbourg – Place Austerlitz (see http://www.flightliner.de)
- Other possibilities:
From Basel-Mulhouse Airport or Frankfurt International Airport with correspondence by train or bus to Strasbourg
- Further details about public transport:
Compagnie des Transports Strasbourgeoise :
http://www.cts-strasbourg.eu/fr/
- Support and Assistance:
In case of troubles or urgent help is needed, please contact one of the organizers:
Tel: +33 (0)3 68 85 20 78 (Amélie Barbier-Gauchard)
Tel: +33 (0)3 68 85 21 79 (Jamel Saadaoui)
Tel: +33 (0)3 68 85 20 69 (Secretary)
Accomodation
You will find here different ways to book a room.
Hôtel IBIS STYLE CENTRE PETITE FRANCE***
1 quai de Paris, Strasbourg
Tél : 03 88 15 17 17
Fax : 03 88 15 17 15
E-Mail : h9085@accor.com
Hôtel de France, BEST WESTERN***
20 rue du Jeu des Enfants, Strasbourg
Tél : 03 88 32 37 12
Fax : 03 88 22 48 08
E-Mails : hotel@francestrasbourg.com ; Hotel.de.france.sa@wanadoo.fr
Website : www.book-your-hotel.com
HOTEL MERCURE Strasbourg Seant-Jean Petite France
3, rue du Maire Kuss, Strasbourg
Tél : 03 88 32 80 80
Fax : 03 88 23 05 39
E-Mail : h1813@accor.com
Hôtel LE GRILLON**
2 rue Thiergarten, Strasbourg
Tél : 03 88 32 71 88
Fax : 03 88 32 22 01
E-Mail : contact@grillon.com
Hôtel IBIS CENTRE GARE***
14 rue du Maire Kuss, Strasbourg
Tél : 03 88 22 60 40
Fax : 03 88 32 22 25
E-Mail : h6850@accor.com
Hôtel de L’ILL**
8 rue des Bateliers, Strasbourg
Tél : 03 88 36 20 01
Fax : 03 88 35 30 03
Website : www.hotel-ill.com
Hôtel BALLADINS**
14 rue du Maire Kuss, Strasbourg
Tél : 03 88 22 60 40
Fax : 03 88 32 22 25
E-Mail : h6850@accor.com
Appart’Hôtel CITADINES Strasbourg Kléber
50 54 rue du Jeu des Enfants, Strasbourg
E-Mail : strasbourg@citadines.com
Hôtel MAISON ROUGE****
4,rue des Francs-Bourgeois, Strasbourg
Tél : 03 88 32 08 60
web site : www.maison-rouge.com
Hôtel AUX TROIS ROSES****
7, rue de Zurich, Strasbourg
Tél : 03 88 36 56 95
web site : hotelroses-strasbourg.com
Hôtel CAP EUROPE
6,rue de Bitche
Tél : 03 88 24 81 24
web site : www.maison-rouge.com
