The University of Western Ontario
The Economics Newsletter
May 17, 2013 Editor: Sharon Phillips

Upcoming Workshops

Friday
May 24
Weibo Xing (University of International Business & Economics, China)
"Vertical and Horizontal Incentives on Local Tax Effort: Evidence from China"
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Room 4107 SSC
Ontario Research
Fund (ORF)
Luncheon Seminar


News and Announcements

Victoria Day - Statutory Holiday

The Department of Economics Main Office will be closed on Monday, May 20, 2013.

CEA Bootstrapping Mini Course

The Canadian Economics Association will offer a mini-course on bootstrapping methods at HEC-Montreal on May 29, 1:00-5:00 pm and May 30, 9:00-12:00. Location will be confirmed with participants.The course will be given by Russell Davidson, McGill and Aix-Marseille School of Economics. The course is free of charge to CEA members and students. Space is limited to 45 people. Please confirm your participation by filling out this survey.

Research Group on the Economics of Immigration Conference - Call for Papers

The Research Group on the Economics of Immigration at the University of Ottawa, in partnership with Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, will hold a conference on the Economics of Immigration at the University of Ottawa on October 18 & 19, 2013. Graduate students are especially encouraged to submit papers. The submission deadline is July 15, 2013.

CIGI Global Economy Program - Research Fellows

The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) Global Economy Program has openings for two full-time resident Research Fellow positions with a one year contract and possible extension of an additional year. One position requires specialized knowledge of economic analysis/econometrics; the other position requires specialized knowledge in international political economy/global economic governance. Prior related research experience is preferred. The application deadline is June 21, 2013.


Research Notices

Canadian Common CV Walk-in Clinics

Please submit a hard copy (pdf copy by email) of all research grant applications (including contracts), internal and external, to Karin for review and subsequent Chair approval/signature prior to electronically submitting your applications.

In addition, completion and electronic submission of a Proposal via ROLA must be filled out be all applicants to obtain institutional approvals for their research grant/contract applications. Please see Karin if  you need assistance.

Funding Announcements