45 sessions, 178 papers

Singapore Economic Review Conference 2009
Complete List of All Sessions

Session 1: EGC Session on the Singapore Economy
Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Canning Ballroom
Government Fiscal Behavior and Economic Growth of Singapore in the 20th Century
By Ichiro Sugimoto; Faculty of Economics, Soka University, Japan Eu Chye Tan; Faculty of Economics & Administration, University of Malaya, Malaysia
Presented by: Ichiro Sugimoto, Soka University
Impact of Selected Bilateral FTAs on Singapore’s Exports & Imports
By Toh Mun-Heng & Khine Thet-Suu National University of Singapore
Presented by: Mun Heng Toh, National University of Singapore
Trade Cycles in a Re-Export Economy: The Case of Singapore
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By Keen Meng Choy; Nanyang Technological University
Presented by: Keen Meng Choy, Nanyang Technological University
An Economic Evaluation of the Jobs Credit Scheme
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By Tan Boon Seng; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Presented by: Boon-Seng TAN, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Session 2: Economics and Happiness
Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Clark
Tug of War between Personality and Life Goals: A Study on Happiness and Life Satisfaction of Tertiary Students and Their Mothers
By Kong Weng Ho; Nanyang Technological University
Presented by: Kong Weng Ho, Nanyang Technological University
How Much Does Money Really Matter? Estimating the Causal Effects of Income on Happiness
By Nattavudh Powdthavee, University of York
Presented by: Nattavudh Powdthavee, University of York
Rational Choice, Happiness and Life Satisfaction
By Ho Kong Weng; Nanyang Technological University of Singapore Ong Qiyan; Nanyang Technological University of Singapore
Presented by: Ong Qiyan, NTU
The Determinants Of Expatriate Happiness In Thailand: The Cases Of Bangkok, The Eastern Seaboard, Chiang Mai And Udon Thani
By Chantal Herberholz; Chulalongkorn University
Presented by: Chantal Herberholz, Chulalongkorn University

Session 3: Foreign Direct Investment I
Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Enterprise
FDI Flow Volatility and ASEAN Members: An Exploratory Approach
By James P. Gander; University of Utah Steve Reynolds; University of Utah Richard Fowles; University of Utah
Presented by: James Gander, The University of Utah
International Evidence on Governance and Foreign Direct Investment Interactions
By Dr Omar Al Farooque Senior Lecturer School of Business, Economics and Public Policy, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351 Australia and Dr Subba Reddy Yarram Senior Lecturer School of Business, Economics and Public Policy, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351 Australia and Dr Sarod Khandaker School of Economics, Finance & Marketing, RMIT, Melbourne, VIC Australia
Presented by: Omar Farooque, University of New England
The Impact of Corruption on FDI
By Toby Kendall; University of Birmingham Ying Zhou; University of Birmingham
Presented by: Toby Kendall, University of Birmingham
Does FDI promote higher education? Evidence from developing countries
By Mazhar Mughal; Université de Pau Natalia Vechiu; Université de Pau
Presented by: Mazhar Mughal, Université de Pau

Session 4: Trade Liberalization
Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Blundell
Trade Liberalization and the Value of Firms: Stock Market Evidence from Singapore
By Rasyad A. Parinduri; Nottingham University Business School, the University of Nottingam, Malaysia Campus Shandre M. Thangavelu; Department of Economics, National University of Singapore.
Presented by: Rasyad Parinduri, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
A Study of Anti-Dumping Duty under Fair Trade Rule : An Application on the Case of China Towels in Taiwan
By Shu-Yuan Lee; Chihlee Institute of Technology Yung-Ho Weng; National Chengchi Unversity Peng-Yin Lin; National Chengchi Unversity Sheng-Ti Hung; Univ. of Hawaii at Manoa
Presented by: Lee Shu-Yuan, Chihlee Institute of Technology
The Analysis of Aid for Trade to Trade Facilitation
By First Author:Han-Yu Liu Affiliation:Department of Economics National Chung Cheng University,Taiwan Email:hanyu@mail.leader.edu.tw Address:168,University Rd.,Min-Hsiung,Chia-Yi 62102,Taiwan. TEL：886-5-2720411 ext. 24101-3 FAX：886-5-2720816 Corresponding Author:Fang-yueh Chen Affiliation:Department of Economics National Chung Cheng University,Taiwan
Presented by: Liu Hanyu, Leader University
A Trade Based Equilibrium Analysis of Cross-Market Differences in Gaming Taxes
By Guoqiang Li; University of Macau Xinhua Gu;University of Macau Ricardo Chi Sen Siu;University of Macau
Presented by: Guoqiang Li, University of Macau

Session 5: Labour Economics
Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Ord
The Effects of Children in Married Female Labor Force: Evidence from Taiwan
By Chun-Li, Tsai Assistant Professor Department of Economics, National Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan Email address: tchunLi@mail.ncku.edu.tw Tel:+886-6-275-7575#56324; Fax:886-6-276-6491
Presented by: Chun-Li Tsai, National Cheng Kung University
Determinants of Training and the Impact of Training on Company Performance: Evidence from MSC Malaysia Status Companies
By Izyani Zulkifli; PhD Candidate, The University of Nottingham, UK Jarita Duasa; Associate Professor, Department of Economics, International Islamic University Malaysia
Presented by: Izyani Zulkifli, UIAM
Corporate Perks as a Rent-Sharing Channel between Labor and Management: Some Evidence from Korea
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By Joonmo Cho; Department of Economics, Sungkyunkwan University, 53 Myeongnyun-dong 3ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea 110-745 Kwangho Woo; HRD center, Sungkyunkwan University, 53 Myeongnyun-dong 3ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea 110-745
Presented by: Joonmo Cho, Sungkyunkwan University
Empirical Analysis of the Gender Earnings Gap between Public and Private Sectors in Korea: Comparison with the US
By Donghun Cho; Hallym University Joonmo Cho; Sungkyunkwan University Bohwa Song; Sungkyunkwan University
Presented by: Donghun Cho, Hallym University

Session 6: Microeconomics I: Theory
Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Butterworth
A Search Model of the Effects of Illegal Immigration on Natives
By Xiangbo Liu University of California, Riverside
Presented by: Xiangbo Liu, University of California, Riverside
Feedback Effect, Coordination Incentive and Excess Volatility under Learning
By Ming-Chun Hung; Department of Finance, Shih Chien University, Kaohsiung Campus.
Presented by: Hung Ming-Chun, Shih Chien University, Kaohsiung Campus,
Optimal Entry Mode and Technology Transfer of FDI with Differentiated Products
By Ho-Chyuan Chen; Department of Risk Management and Insurance, National Kaohsiung First University of Science & Technology, Taiwan Mei-Fang Chung; Department of International Economics, Kun Shan University of Technology
Presented by: Ho-Chyuan Chen, National Kaohsiung Fisrt University

Session 7: Financial Economics
Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Mercury
Do Investors like to Diversify? A Study of Markowitz Preferences, with Discussions on Prospect Preference
By Wing-Keung Wong; Department of Economics and Institute for Computational Mathematics Hong Kong Baptist University Martin Egozcue; Department of Economics FCS, Universidad de la Republica del Uruguay
Presented by: Wing-Keung Wong, Hong Kong Baptist University
Stochastic Volatility Models and Financial Risk Measures: Towards New Justifications
By Hung T. Nguyen; New Mexico State University Vladik Kreinovich; University of Texas El Paso; Songsak Sriboonchitta; Chiang Mai University
Presented by: Vladik Kreinovich, University of Texas at El Paso
Estimation of Macro-Level Risk Aversions for Singapore and Hong Kong
By Keshab Shrestha, NBS Yi Ting Chua, NBS Miling Lai, NBS Peggan Peck Hia Tan, NBS
Presented by: Keshab Shrestha, NBS, NTU
Does Hedging Add Value? Evidence from the Global Airline Industry
By Rueyjiau Lin; Department of Finance / Jinwen University of Science & Technology Yuanchen Chang; Department of Finance / National Chengchi University
Presented by: Rueyjiau Lin, Jinwen University of Science &Technology

Session 8: Environmental Management
Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Bonham
Deforestation, Environmental Kuznets Curve, and Threshold Effects: International Evidence
By Chien-Chiang Lee Department of Finance, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan Tel.: 886-7-5252000 Ext. 4825 Fax: 886-7-5254899 Email: cclee@cm.nsysu.edu.tw Email: leecc@seed.net.tw Yi-Bin Chiu Department of Finance, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan Chia-Hung Sun Department of Economics, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan.
Presented by: Chien-Chiang Lee, National Sun Yat-sen University
The Substitution and Rebound Effect of Unit-Based Pricing Using Panel Data Analysis
By Takehiro Usui; Faculty of Economics, Soka university 1-236, Tangi-cho Hachioji, Tokyo 192-8577, Japan.
Presented by: Takehioro Usui, Soka University
Solid Waste Disposal: A Choice Experiment Experience In Malaysia
By PEK CHUEN-KHEE; UNIVERSITY OF TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN JAMAL OTHMAN; NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA
Presented by: Pek Khee, University of Tunku Abdul Rahman
Productive efficiency in developing countries: A technical inefficiency effects approach
By Chi-Chuan Lee; Department of Money and Banking, National Chengchi University Yi-Chung Hsu; Department of Public Finance and Taxation, National Taichung Institute of Technology
Presented by: Chi-Chuan Lee, National Chengchi University

Session 9: Economic Development
Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Fullerton
Tiny, Poor, Landlocked, Indebted, but Growing: Lessons for Late Reformers from Laos
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By Kelly Bird; Asian Development Bank Hal Hill; Australian National University
Presented by: Hal Hill, ANU
Obstacles to Basic Education Development in Rural Lao PDR - Delayed Enrolment, Grade Repetition and Dropout -
By Phanhpakit Onphanhdala, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS), Kobe University; Terukazu Suruga, GSICS, Kobe University;
Presented by: Phanhpakit Onphanhdala, Kobe University
Regional Convergence and Migration: The case of Mongolia 1989-2004
By Enkh-Amgalan Byambajav; Kobe University & National University of Mongolia Terukazu Suruga; Kobe University
Presented by: Enkh-Amgalan Byambajav, Kobe University
Institution and Change of Public Economy: A New Interpretation of Human Civilization Evolution
By Song Bingtao; School of Economics, Henan University P.R. China
Presented by: Bingtao Song, Henan University

Session 10: EEPSEA Session
Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Canning Ballroom
Value of Life Estimates for Children in Metro Manila
By Rosalina Palanca-Tan
Presented by: Rosalina Tan, Ateneo de Manila University
The Impacts of Trade Liberalization on Industrial Pollution: Empirical Evidence from Vietnam
By Pham Thai Hung; National Economics University, Hanoi Bui Anh Tuan; National Economics University, Hanoi Nguyen The Chinh; Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Presented by: Pham Hung, National Economics University
Pollution Taxation In China: The Impact Of Inspections
By Liguo Lin; Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
Presented by: Liguo Lin, Shanghai University of Finance&Economics
On the Distributional Effect of Carbon Tax in Developing Countries: The Case of Indonesia
By Arief Anshory Yusuf; Padjadjaran University and Economy Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA) Budy Resosudarmo; The Australian National University
Presented by: Arief Yusuf, Padjadjaran University

Session 11: Monetary Policy
Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Enterprise
Are the Effects of Monetary Policy Asymmetric? Evidence from Professional Forecasts
By Aditi Thapar; New York University Department of Economics
Presented by: Aditi Thapar, New York University
Choices of optimal policy instruments under the floating and the basket-peg regimes
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By Naoyuki Yoshino; Keio University Sahoko Kaji; Keio University Tamon Asonuma; Boston University
Presented by: Tamon Asonuma, Boston University
Monetary Policy, Exchange Rate and Asian Stock Markets
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By Tim Leelahaphan; The University of Warwick
Presented by: Tim Leelahaphan, The University of Warwick
Has Inflation Targeting Been Effective?
By Name: Yutaka KURIHARA Affiliation: Professor Aichi University, Department of Economics
Presented by: Yutaka KURIHARA, Aichi University

Session 12: ASEAN Studies
Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Clark
The Nature of Aggregate Demand and Supply Shocks in ASEAN Countries
By Omar H.M.N. Bashar; Deakin University
Presented by: Omar Bashar, Deakin University
Responding to Crisis: Foreign Direct Investment in ASEAN
By Denise Eby Konan; Department of Economics, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Olga Moulton; Department of Economics, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Presented by: Denise Konan, University of Hawaii at Manoa
East Asia and Southeast Asia: Similarity in Trade Structures
By Wai-Heng Loke; University of Malaya
Presented by: Wai-Heng Loke, University of Malaya
Digital Divide in ASEAN Countries: How wide is the gap and what is the role of independent regulator?
By Chalita Srinuan, Ibrahim Kholilul Rohman, Pratompong Srinuan; PhD Student Division of Technology and Society Department of Technology Management and Economics Chalmers University of Technology Erik Bohlin Professor and Head of Division of Technology and Society Department of Technology Management and Economics Chalmers University of Technology
Presented by: IBRAHIM ROHMAN, Division of Technology and Society

Session 13: Experimental Economics
Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Ord
An experimental study into the influence of works council advice on managerial decision-making
By Sapulete, S.; Utrecht University Kaufmann, W.; University of Antwerp Van Witteloostuijn, A.; University of Antwerp & Utrecht University
Presented by: Saraï Sapulete, Utrecht University
Does Social Comparison of Ability Reduce Generosity? An Experimental Investigation
By Yohanes E. Riyanto Department of Economics National University of Singapore AS2 1Arts Link Singapore 117570 Zhang Jianlin Department of Economics National University of Singapore AS2 1Arts Link Singapore 117570
Presented by: Yohanes Riyanto, National University of Singapore
Alternative-offer bargaining-an experiment based on students of Peking University
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By Cao Yang;School of Economics, Peking University He Yang;School of Economics, Peking University Fu Lisha;School of Economics, Peking University
Presented by: yang cao, peking university,china
An Experimental Study on Fairness Perceptions -- Evidence from Singapore and Two Cities in China
By Zijia Liu Harbin Medical University, China; Zhiyong Dong Peking University, China; Qingyang GU Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Presented by: Zijia Liu, Harbin Medical University

Session 14: Bond and Stock Markets
Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Mercury
Bond Market and War: Evidence from China 1921-42
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By Chun-Yu Ho, Georgia Institute of Technology Dan Li, Fudan University
Presented by: Dan Li, Fudan University
Determinants of Changes in Sovereign Bond Yield Spreads in the BRIC Countries
By Biljana Nikolova Australian School of Business University of New South Wales Ramaprasad Bhar Australian School of Business University of New South Wales
Presented by: Biljana Nikolova, UNSW
Using Dynamic Copulae for Modeling Dependency in Denominations of a Diversified World Stock Index
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By Katja Ignatieva; Goethe University Frankfurt Eckhard Platen; University of Technology, Sydney Renata Rendek; University of Technology, Sydney
Presented by: Katja Ignatieva, Goethe University Frankfurt

Session 15: Industry Studies
Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Blundell
Producer Concentration, Conglomerates, Foreign Ownership, and Import Protection: Thai Manufacturing Firms and Plants a Decade after the Crisis
By Eric D. Ramstetter International Centre for the Study of East Asian Development and Graduate School of Economics, Kyushu University and Archanun Kohpaiboon Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University
Presented by: Eric Ramstetter, ICSEAD
Hard Disk Drive Industry in Thailand: International Production Networks versus Industrial Clusters
By Archanun Kohpaiboon; Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University
Presented by: Archanun Kohpaiboon, Thammasat University
Production Process Switching and Productivity of Indonesian Manufacturing Sector in the Face of Globalization and Changes in Labor Regulations
By Yanuarita Hendrani; Faculty of Economics, Parahyangan Catholic University
Presented by: Yanuarita Hendrani, Parahyangan Catholic University
Network Governance in Malaysia's Telecommunications Industry
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By G.Sivalingam Monash University
Presented by: Sivalingam G, Monash University Malaysia

Session 16: The Chinese Economy
Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Bonham
Saving and Growth in China: An Econometric Analysis of the Dynamic
By Carl Bonham; University of Hawaii at Manoa Calla Wiemer; NUS East Asian Institute
Presented by: Calla Wiemer, East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore
On the Perspective of China’s Second Rural Collectivization Based on New Land Polices
By LUO Shougui, Antai College of Economics & Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; LIU Feifei, Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; SHI Qinghua, Antai College of Economics & Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Presented by: Luo Shougui, Shanghai Jiao Tong Nuniversity
China Bashing: Does Trade Drive the “Bad” News about China in the U.S.?
By Carlos D. Ramirez; Department of Economics, George Mason University Rong Rong; Interdisciplinary Center for Economic Science, George Mason University
Presented by: Carlos Ramirez, George Mason University
Modeling China’s Agriculture Support Policy Effects
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By HE Shuquan; Economic Growth Center, Nanyang Technological University
Presented by: HE Shuquan, Nanyang Technological University

Session 17: Finance and Development
Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Butterworth
Dynamic Analysis of Growth & Finance in Large Developing Countries
By Somnath Sen & Puyang Sun* Department of Economics University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT United Kingdom
Presented by: Puyang Sun, University of Birmingham
Financial Development and Economic Growth Nexus in India: Evidence from a Multivariate VAR Model
By Rudra P. Pradhan Finance Group Vinod Gupta School of Management Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur West Bengal- 721 302, India Email: rudrap@vgsom.iitkgp.ernet.in
Presented by: Rudra , Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
How does Financial Liberalisation Impact on Money Demand and Economic Growth? Evidence from Sri Lanka
By Ramesh Chandra Paudel Nelson Perera Sydney Business School University of Wollongong
Presented by: Nelson Perera, University Of Wollongong
Impact Of Micro Finance Inequality Among The SHGs Women: Selected Villages In Andhra Pradesh
By Vachya.L University of Hyderabad
Presented by: Vachya Lavoori, University of Hyderabad

Session 18: Poverty and Welfare
Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Fullerton
Segregation of the Poor in India
By Shatakshee Dhongde Department of Economics, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, USA
Presented by: Shatakshee Dhongde, Rochester Institute of Technology
Problems of Elderly Health Care and the Elderly Welfare Arrangement –Case Study of Demand on Elder Care in Khon Kaen Province
By Dr.Thitiwan Sricharoen; Faculty of Management Science, Khon Kaen University, Thailand.
Presented by: Thitiwan Sricharoen, Khon Kaen University
Factor Affecting on Poverty of Rural Farm Household in the Northeastern Region of Thailand: Case Study of Tambol Banfang, Banfang District, Khon Kaen Province, Thailand
By Dr.Wuttipong Arjchariyaartong; Department of Economics, Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai Campus, Thailand.
Presented by: Wuttipong Arjchariyaartong, Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai Campus
Suicide and Local Unemployment in Japan: Evidence from Municipal Level Suicide Rates and Age-Specific Suicide Rates
By Masanori Kuroki Department of Economics University of California, Riverside
Presented by: Masanori Kuroki, University of California, Riverside

Session 19: International Trade
Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Canning Ballroom
An Examination of Singapore's Export Basket and Industrial Structure
By Lay Hoon Neo; Ministry of Trade and Industry Jang Ping Thia; Ministry of Trade and Industry
Presented by: Jang Ping Thia, Ministry of Trade and Industry
Does Oil price Shock Affect Small Open Economies? Evidence from Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan
By Jan P Voon, Lingnan University Jimmy Ran, Lingnan University
Presented by: Jan Voon, Lingnan University
Maritime Transport costs and their impact on trade
By Jane Korinek; OECD Patricia Sourdin: The University of Adelaide
Presented by: Patricia Sourdin, The University of Adelaide
Are Preferential Trade Agreements Stumbling Blocs?
By Kornkarun Cheewatrakoolpong; Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University
Presented by: Kornkarun Cheewatrakoolpong, Chulalongkorn University

Session 20: Econometric Modelling and Forecasting
Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Enterprise
A Historic Survey of Macroeconometric Models and Applications in Japan
By Shinichi Ichimura (Kyoto University)
Presented by: SHINICHI ICHIMURA, KITAKYUSHU (ICSEAD)
Two Orthogonal Continents: testing a Two-country DSGE Model of the US and the EU using Indirect Inference
By Vo Phuong Mai Le; Cardiff University David Meenagh; Cardiff University Patrick Minford; Cardiff University and CEPR Michael Wickens; Cardiff University, University of York and CEPR
Presented by: Mai Le, Cardiff University
Macroeconomic Model For Malaysia’s Economy: A Simulation Analysis
By Ghin Yin, Leow School of Social Sciences Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 Penang, MALAYSIA Telephone Number :604-6533140 Faks Number: 604-6589666 Email:lkhyin@yahoo.com
Presented by: LEOW YIN, UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA
Is There an Optimal Way to Combine Forecasts?
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By Cheng Hsiao; University of Southern California, USA Shui Ki Wan; University of Southern California, USA
Presented by: Cheng Hsiao,

Session 21: East Asian Integration
Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Fullerton
Trade Intensity And Business Cycle Synchronization: East Asia Versus Europe
By Pradumna Bickram Rana, NTU Tianyin Chen; NTU Wai Mun Chia; NTU
Presented by: Pradumna Rana, Nanyang Technological University
TRADE INTEGRATION AND BUSINESS CYCLES IN EAST ASIA
By Grace H.Y. Lee; Monash University
Presented by: Grace Lee, Monash University
Financial Market Integration and Dimensions for a Currency Block: An Empirical Investigation
By Frank Barbera, Bond University, Australia Ahmed M. Khalid, Bond University, Australia Rajagu Gulasekaran, Bond University, Australia
Presented by: Ahmed Khalid, Bond University
Emerging Asia Equity Funds: Does Size Matter?
By Yothin Jinjarak; Nanyang Technological Univ Huanhuan Zheng; Nanyang Technological Univ.
Presented by: Huanhuan Zheng, Nanyang Technological Univ.

Session 22: Growth, Convergence and Income Distribution
Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Clark
Is there intra-regional income convergence in the Asia-Pacific?
By Pui Sun Tam, University of Macau; Chun Kwok Lei, University of Macau
Presented by: Pui Sun Tam, University of Macau
International Intellectual Property Rights: Effects on Growth, Welfare and Income Inequality
By Angus C. Chu; Academia Sinica Shin-Kun Peng; Academia Sinica and National Taiwan University
Presented by: Angus Chu, Academia Sinica
The Economic Integration of the GCC: How Much Convergence?
By Adham Al Said; Business School / The University of Western Australia
Presented by: Adham Al Said, Univeristy of Western Australia
Heterogeneous Production Functions，Growth Convergence and Regional Disparity
By Jia Nan; Southwestern University of Finance and Economics; economics school;
Presented by: Nan Jia, SWUFE

Session 23: International Monetary Economics
Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Ord
Patterns of Exchange Rates and Current Accounts: The East Asian Waltz
By Andrew SHENG; University of Malaya & Tsinghua University Kian Teng KWEK; University of Malaya Cho Cho Wai; University of Malaya
Presented by: Kian Teng KWEK, University of Malaya
A sensitivity of the bilateral trade balance to exchange rates: A review of the Australian bilateral trade with Japan between 1988 and 2007
By Yumiko Meloche School of Economics University of Wollongong
Presented by: Yumiko Meloche, University of Wollongong
Examining the Extent and Determinants of Monetary Sterilisation Policies in Asia.
By Tony Cavoli; University of South Australia Ramkishen S. Rajan; George Mason University
Presented by: Tony Cavoli, University of South Australia
The Impact of Exchange Rate on FDI and The Interdependence of FDI Over Time
By Joseph D. Alba; Nanyang Technological University Donghyun Park; Asian Development Bank Peiming Wang; Auckland University of Technology
Presented by: Donghyun Park, Asian Development Bank

Session 24: Foreign Direct Investment II
Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Blundell
Economic Growth,Industrial Development and the Inter-Regional Spillover Effect from Foreign Direct Investment, Evidence from China
By Puman Ouyang Department of Economics Syracuse University
Presented by: Puman Ouyang, Syracuse University
Dose Outward Foreign Investment Really Reduce Home Country Employment? Evidence from Taiwan
By Chih-Hai Yang; National Central University Chia-Hui Huang; National Central University Eric Ramstetter; International Centre for the Study of East Asian Development
Presented by: Chih-Hai Yang, National Central University
Impact Of Private Foreign Capital Inflows On Economic Growth In India: An Empirical Analysis
By NARAYAN SETHI; DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW, DEPT. OF ECONOMICS, UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY, HYDERABAD, 500046 (A.P)INDIA SANHITA SUCHARITA; DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW, DEPT. OF ECONOMICS, UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY, HYDERABAD, 500046 (A.P)INDIA
Presented by: Narayan Sethi, University of Hyderabad
HOUSELHOLD, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT, FOREIGN CAPITAL INFLOWS AND GDP GROWTH IN INDIA WITH STRUCTURAL BREAKS 1950-2005
By Reetu Verma; University of Wollongong
Presented by: Reetu Verma, University of Wollongong

Session 25: Labour Market Participation and Segregation
Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Butterworth
Heterogeneity in Returns to Work Experience: A Dynamic Model of Female Labor Force Participation
By Ken Yamada; Singapore Management University
Presented by: Ken Yamada, Singapore Management University
Estimating Mobility and Lifetime Inequality of Labor Income in the United States and Germany, Using Extensions of the Copula Approach
By Tak Wai Chau; University of Rochester
Presented by: Tak Wai Chau, University of Rochester
Gender Occupational Segregation in the Russian Labour Market
By Dr Anastasia Klimova The University of Technology, Sydney Australia
Presented by: Anastasia Klimova, UTS
Occupational Segregation In The Malaysian Labour Market: Evidence On The L Index
By Siew Ching Goy; Geraint Johnes Lancaster University Management School Lancaster LA1 4YX United Kingdom
Presented by: siew ching Goy, Education

Session 26: Microeconomics II: Theory and Applications
Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Bonham
Virtual Items Pricing in Online Games
By Ernie G. S Teo; Nanyang Technological University Chanbora Ek; Nanyang Technological University
Presented by: Ernie Teo, Nanyang Technological University
Piracy, Entry Deterrence and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Protection
By Dr. Sougata Poddar Department of Economics and Finance Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea. Dr. Yuanzhu Lu Central University of Finance and Economics Bejing, China.
Presented by: Sougata Poddar, Department of Economics and Finance
Selfish and prospective: theory and evidence of pocketbook voting
By Mikael Elinder; Uppsala University, and Research Institute of Industrial Economics. Henrik Jordahl; Research Institute of Industrial Economics. Panu Poutvaara; University of Helsinki and CEBR, Copenhagen Business School.
Presented by: Mikael Elinder, Uppsala University
Unionization Structure and the Incentives for Cross-border Merger
By Arijit Mukherjee; University of Nottingham and The Leverhulme Centre for Research in Globalisation and Economic Policy, UK Laixun Zhao; RIEB, Kobe University, Japan
Presented by: Arijit Mukherjee, University of Nottingham

Session 27: Finance
Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Mercury
Attractiveness of Financial Centres - An Empirical Analysis of the Location Factors in the Mutual Fund Industry
By Mr. Gunnar Lang; Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) P.O.Box 103443 D-68034 Mannheim, Germany Phone: +49 (0)621 1235-372 Fax: +49 (0)621 1235-4372 Email: lang@zew.de
Presented by: Gunnar Lang, Centre for European Economic Research
Investment Banks as Information Providers in IPOs
By Filippo Pavesi; Central European Univerity (CEU) - Budapest and University of Milano-Bicocca Massimo Scotti; School of Finance and Economics UTS - Sydney
Presented by: Filippo Pavesi, Università Bocconi
The pricing and performance of IPOs for small-and-medium-sized enterprises: Emerging market evidence
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By Jirapun Chorruk and Andrew Worthington; Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Griffith University
Presented by: Jirapun Chorruk, Griffith University
Research On Simulation Prediction Case Of Variable Models
By Mr. Jing Naiquan, Associate Professor from Department of Finance, School of Economics, Zhejiang University, PRC Mr. Li Nengjin, Expert in Statistics; Former General secretary of Hanzhou Statistics Association. Mr. He lei, Master in Finance, School of Economics, Zhejiang University
Presented by: jing naiquan, School of Economics,Zhejiang University

Session 28: Real Exchange Rates
Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Canning Ballroom
Equilibrium Real Exchange Rate, Misalignment and Export Performance in Developing Asia
By Juthathip Jongwanich; Economics and Research Department; Asian Development Bank; Tel: 63 2 632 6625/6684; Fax: 63 2 636 2342; E-mail: jjongwanich@adb.org
Presented by: Juthathip Jongwanich, Asian Development Bank
Asymmetric Cointegration Relationship Between Real Exchange Rate And Trade Variables: The Case Of Malaysia
By Jarita Duasa Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, P. O. Box 10, 50728 Kuala Lumpur.
Presented by: Jarita Duasa, International Islamic University Malaysi
The Real Exchange Rate Behaviour and Policy in Indonesia-An Empirical Investigation, 1970-2007
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By Akhand Akhtar Hossain Associate Professor of Economics School of Business, Faculty of Business and Law University of Newcastle, NSW 2308, Australia e-mail: akhtar.hossain@newcastle.edu.au Tel: 61-2-49218842 Fax: 61-2-49216911
Presented by: Akhtar Hossain, School of Economics, Politics and Tourism
Real exchange rate fluctuations, wage stickiness and markup adjustments
By Yothin Jinjarak; NTU Kanda Naknoi; Purdue
Presented by: Kanda Naknoi, Purdue University

Session 29: The Banking Industry
Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Enterprise
What Drive Foreign Expansion of the Top 100 Multinational Banks? The Role of Credit Reporting Systems
By Hsiangping Tsai; Yuan Ze University Yuanchen Chang; National Chengchi University Pei-Hsin Hsiao; Yuan Ze University
Presented by: Hsiangping Tsai, Yuan Ze University
Capital Structure and Competition in the Banking Industry: Theory and Empirics
By Shirley J. Ho Department of Economics National Chengchi University, Taiwan; Su-Chu Hsu Auditing Office, Bank of Taiwan & Department of Money and Banking National Chengchi University, Taiwan
Presented by: Shirley Ho, National Chengchi University
Modelling Bank Loan LGD of Corporate and SME Segments, A case study
By Juraj Kopecsni;Institute of Economic Studies, Charles Univeristy, Prague, Czech Republic Radovan Chalupka;Institute of Economic Studies, Charles Univeristy, Prague, Czech Republic
Presented by: Juraj Kopecsni, Charles University
Efficiency Measurement and Productivity Change in Thai Banking Industry Before and After Economic Crisis, (1993-2006)
By Suthasinee phochathan; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wirat Krasachat; Assoc. Prof. Wirat Sanguanwongwan; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kulkanya Na Pompech Management Science Faculty Nakhonratchasima Rajabhat University
Presented by: Suthasinee Phochathan, Nakhonratchasima Rajabhat University

Session 30: Social Security
Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Blundell
Private Pensions, Retirement Wealth and Lifetime Earnings
By James MacGee; University of Western Ontario Jie Zhou; Nanyang Technological University
Presented by: Jie Zhou, Nanyang Technological University
An Analysis of Means Tested Social Pensions
By Cagri Seda Kumru; University of New South Wales John Piggott; University of New South Wales
Presented by: Cagri Kumru, University of New South Wales
Social Security And Early Retirement Decision In Malaysia
By ASMADDY HARIS;Faculty of Economics and Muamalat, University Sains Islam Malaysia RUSMAWATI SAID;Faculty Economics and Management University Putra Malaysia
Presented by: Rusmawati Said, University Putra Malaysia
The Young, The Elderly And Household Saving: Evidence From The Philippines
By Dennis S. Mapa; University of the Philippines Lisa Grace S. Bersales; University of the Philippines Kristine Joy S. Briones; University of the Philippines
Presented by: Dennis Mapa, University of the Philippines

Session 31: Fiscal Policy
Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Ord
Can Budget Deficits be Expansionary in the Long Run?
By Kim Heng TAN Nanyang Technological University
Presented by: Kim-Heng Tan, Nanyang Technological University
RICARDIAN EQUIVALENCE AND THE EFFICACY OF FISCAL POLICY IN AUSTRALIA
By Shane Anthony Brittle; School of Economics, Faculty of Commerce, University of Wollongong, Australia; and Macroeconomic Policy Division, The Treasury, Australia.
Presented by: Shane Brittle, University of Wollongong
Measuring the Effectiveness of Fiscal Policies on Alleviating Poverty Incidence in Indonesia: A CGE-Microsimulation Model Analysis
By Teguh Dartanto PhD Student, Graduate School of International Development, Nagoya University, Japan Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan
Presented by: Teguh Dartanto, Nagoya University
An assessment of Rules Based Fiscal Policy in India
By Sanhita Sucharita, Dept. of Economics, University of Hyderabad Central University, Hyderabad & Narayan Sethi Dept. of Economics, University of Hyderabad Central University, Hyderabad
Presented by: Sanhita Sucharita, University of Hyderabad

Session 32: Public Good Provision
Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Butterworth
Can Responsive Pricing Curb Urban Air Pollution? An Experimental Investigation of Parking Fee Schemes
By Nicholas Janusch; California State University Sacramento and California Energy Commission Jonathan D. Kaplan; California State University Sacramento Stephan Kroll; Colorado State University
Presented by: Stephan Kroll, Colorado State University
Germany's Autobahn Toll for Heavy Cargo Vehicles After Four Years: Experiences and Perspectives
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By PROFESSOR DR. ANDREAS KNORR; GERMAN UNIVERSITY OF ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES SPEYER (Germany) PROFESSOR DR. ANDRÉ W. HEINEMANN; UNIVERSITY OF BREMEN (Germany)
Presented by: Andreas Knorr, German Univ. of Administrative Sciences
Am I My Brother’s Firefighter? Social Capital, Crowd-Out, and the Private versus Public Provision of Local Public Goods.
By Walter E. Theseira; Nanyang Technological University Adam Isen; University of Pennsylvania
Presented by: Walter Theseira, Nanyang Technological University
Combating Maritime Piracy: Unsecured Trade and the Optimal Provision of the Public Good
By Watcharapong Ratisukpimol; University of Colorado at Boulder
Presented by: Watcharapong Ratisukpimol, University of Colorado at Boulder

Session 33: Energy Economics
Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Bonham
The oil stock fluctuations in the United States
By Dr Aziz Hayat; School of Accounting, Economics and Finance; Professor Paresh Narayan; School of Accounting, Economics and Finance;
Presented by: Aziz Hayat, Deakin University
Energy Consumption at the State Level: The Unit Root Null Hypothesis from Australia
By Paresh Kumar Narayan (Deakin UNiveristy) Seema Narayan (RMIT UNiversity) Stephan Popp (University of Essen-Duishburg)
Presented by: paresh narayan, deakin university
Dynamic impacts of urbanization on energy consumption: A cross-country empirical analysis
By The first author: Phetkeo POUMANYVONG; Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University The second author: Shinji KANEKO; Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University
Presented by: Phetkeo POUMANYVONG, Hiroshima University
Achieving Low Atmospheric Stabilisation within a “New Economics” Macro-econometric Framework: Insights from the E3MG model
By Terry Barker; Director, Cambridge Centre for Climate Change Mitigation Research (4CMR), Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge (UK) Şerban Scrieciu; Senior Research Associate, Cambridge Centre for Climate Change Mitigation Research (4CMR), Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge (UK) Corresponding author; Email: sss38@cam.ac.uk
Presented by: Silviu Scrieciu, University of Cambridge

Session 34: Macroeconomics
Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Fullerton
Foreign Interest Rate Shocks on Small Open Economy under Different Exchange Rate Regimes
By Wai-Mun Chia; Division of Economics, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Tianyin Cheng; Division of Mathematical Sciences, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Presented by: Wai Mun Chia, Nanyang Technological University
Business Income Risk: Estimates from the PSID and Tax Records
By Vasia Panousi; Federal Reserve Board Ivan Vidangos; Federal Reserve Board Bradley Heim
Presented by: Ivan Vidangos, Federal Reserve Board
A Two-Sector Two-Group Growth Model with Endogenous Time and Consumer Durables
By Prof. Wei-Bin Zhang Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University 1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu-Shi, Oita-ken、874-8577 Japan (Home Tel: 0977-73-9787; Office Tel: 0977-78-1020; Fax: 0977-78-1123; E-mail: wbz1@apu.ac.jp)
Presented by: zhang wei-bin, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
An effective approach of non-linear macro-economic dynamics with Complex Logistic Knowledge Base System
By Yasuyuki Nishigaki; Faculty of Economics, Ryukoku University Japan Hideki Nishimoto; Faculty of Economics, Ryukoku University Japan Hirokuni Terada; Faculty of Economics, Ryukoku University Japan Faculty of Economics, Ryukoku University Japan
Presented by: Hideki Nishimoto, Ryukoku University

Session 35: Social Economics
Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 14:00 - 13:30
Location: Mercury
The Construction of the Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI)
By Boris Branisa; University of Goettingen Stephan Klasen; University of Goettingen Maria Ziegler; University of Goettingen
Presented by: Maria Ziegler, University of Goettingen
Is gender inequality harmful for the growth? : The case study in Thailand from 1988 to 2004
By Kyosuke Kurita; Waseda University
Presented by: Kyosuke Kurita, Hitotsubashi University
Why do children transfer to the parents? Evidence from South Korea
By Cheolsung Park; Hanyang University
Presented by: Cheolsung Park, Hanyang University
Social Information and Reciprocity as Contract Enforcement Device: Experimental Evidence
By Ch'ng Kean Siang; University Sains Malaysia Till Requate; University of Kiel, Germany Israel Waichman; University of Kiel, Germany
Presented by: Chng Siang, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Session 36: Applied Econometrics
Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Clark
Stationarity of Property-Casualty Insurance Premium: Evidence from Panel Unit Root Tests with Heterogeneous Multiple Structural Breaks
By Pei-Fen Chen; Department of International Business studies, National Chi Nan University, Nantou, Taiwan; Chien-Chiang Lee; Department of Finance, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Chun-Ping Chang; Department of marketing management, Shih Chien University Kaohsiung Campus, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Chao Nan Chen; Department of Applied Economics, National Chung Hsing University, Tai-Chung, Taiwan;
Presented by: Pei-Fen Chen, National Chi Nan University
DOES THE STOCK MARKET LEAD THE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY – APPLICATION OF COINTEGRATION AND ERROR CORRECTION MODELS
By Dr.S.VARALAKSHMI KANCHI MAMUNIVAR CENTRE FOR POST GRADUATE STUDIES PONDICHERRY 605008 INDIA
Presented by: sundaravinayagam varalakshmi, Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for PG Studies
Testing for Cross-sectional Dependence in Fixed Effects Panel Data Models
By Badi H. Baltagi; Syracuse University Qu Feng; Nanyang Technological University Chihwa Kao; Syracuse University
Presented by: Qu Feng, Nanyang Technological University
Goodness Of Fit Tests In Stochastic Frontier Models
By Wei Siang Wang Christine Amsler Peter Schmidt
Presented by: Wei Siang Wang,

Session 37: The Economics of Education
Date: August 8, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Enterprise
Estimating the effects of educational reforms on enrollment rates in China
By Bo Zhou;Wangyanan Institute for Studies in Economics, Xiamen Univerisity and University of Southern California
Presented by: Bo Zhou, Xiamen University
The Return to Education in Thailand: A Pseudo-Panel Approach
By Sasiwimon Warunsiri; Department of Economics, University of Colorado at Boulder; School of Economics, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Thailand. Robert McNown; Department of Economics, Institute of Behavioral Science, and Program on International Affairs, University of Colorado at Boulder.
Presented by: Sasiwimon Warunsiri, University of Colorado at Boulder
From Education to Institutions!
By Alvar Kangur; University of Oxford, Department of Economics and Lady Margaret Hall, DPhil candidate
Presented by: Alvar Kangur, University of Oxford
Education and Job Complexity Levels in the Production Process
By Barassou Diawara; Graduate School of Economics, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan 6-19-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8581 Keisuke Osumi; Faculty of Economics, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan 6-19-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8581
Presented by: Barassou Diawara, Kyushu University

Session 38: Contest and Auction
Date: August 8, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Clark
Bidding for Sport Mega-events
By Richard Pomfret; University of Adelaide John Wilson; University of South Australia Bernhard Lobmayr; University of South Australia
Presented by: Richard Pomfret, University of Adelaide
Optimal Collective Tournaments and Team Formation
By Baomin Dong; School of International Trade and Economics, University of International Busi- ness and Economics. Guixia Guo; China Center for Economic Research, National School of Development, Peking Universit
Presented by: Baomin Dong, University of Int'l Business and Econ.
Can Auctions Reduce Corruption? Evidence from Kickbacks in Procurement
By Anh Tran; Harvard University and Indiana University
Presented by: Ngoc Anh Tran, Indiana University
Should the Number of Contestants be Disclosed: The Risk Neutral Case
By Qiang Fu; Department of Business Policy, National University of Singapore Qian Jiao; Department of Economics, National University of Singapore Jingfeng Lu; Department of Economics, National University of Singapore
Presented by: Qian Jiao, NUS

Session 39: Game Theory
Date: August 8, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Mercury
Games in the Bi-oligopoly Market of High-Technology Equipments
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By Hong WANG; Director of Economic Commission, Liaoning, China Shuntian YAO; Associate Professor, HSS, NTU
Presented by: Shuntian Yao, Division of Economics
APPLICATION OF GAME-THEORETIC MODELING TO AGGREGATE INDICES (DIGITAL DIVIDE INDICES)
By Kamila Kolpashnikova; University of Tokyo
Presented by: Kamila Kolpashnikova, University of Tokyo
A Game analysis of solving the “rent install of selling” type of small property room
By Lei Guosheng;Southwest JiaoTong University, China
Presented by: Lei Guosheng,
Revolving Doors: Signaling and Reputation
By Yoo Seung Han, Nanyang Technological University
Presented by: Seung Han Yoo, Cornell

Session 40: Microeconomics III: Applications
Date: August 8, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Ord
Spectrum Assignment and Institutions
By Cassey Lee; University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
Presented by: Cassey Lee Hong Kim, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
Exploring the effectiveness of an electricity market using agent-based model
By Ly-Fie Sugianto, PhD; Monash University
Presented by: Ly-Fie Sugianto, Monash University
The effects of Dutch works councils on company performance
By Annette Van den Berg, Yolanda Grift, Saraï Sapulete. Utrecht School of Economics
Presented by: Annette van den Berg, Utrecht University
REGIONAL AIRPORT SUBSIDIES IN THE EU – THE CASE FOR A MORE ECONOMIC APPROACH IN THE APPLICATION OF THE EU’S STATE AID RULES
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By Professor Dr. Andreas Knorr; German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer Professor Dr. André W. Heinemann; University of Bremen
Presented by: Andreas Knorr, German Univ. of Administrative Sciences

Session 41: Investment Decisions
Date: August 8, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Blundell
Optimal Intermediated Investment in a Liquidity-Driven Business Cycle
By Ed Green Departments of Economics and Mathematics, Penn State University; and CCER, Peking University Jenny X. Li Departments of Mathematics and Economics, Penn State University Jia Pan School of Economics, Fudan University
Presented by: Jia Pan, Fudan University
A Structural Estimation for the Effects of Uncertainty on Capital Accumulation with Heterogeneous Firms
By Stephen R. Bond; Nuffield College and Department of Economics, University of Oxford and IFS Måns Söderbom; Department of Economics, Göteborg University Guiying Wu; Nuffield College and Department of Economics, University of Oxford
Presented by: Guiying Wu, University of Oxford
Regional Business Pattern and ICT Investment of the US Economy
By Yanfei Li; Nanyang Technological University Shuntian Yao; Nanyang Technological University Wai Mun Chia; Nanyang Technological University
Presented by: Yanfei Li, Nanyang Technological University
One-way and Two-Way Cross-border Financial Asset Holdings and their Implications for Financial Cooperation in East Asia
By Hyun-Hoon Lee; APEC Secretariat Hyeon-seung Huh; Yonsei University, Korea
Presented by: Hyun-Hoon Lee, APEC Secretariat

Session 42: Taxation
Date: August 8, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Butterworth
Understanding the Public's Attitudes Towards Redistribution Through Taxation
By Rebbeca Reed-Arthurs; UC Davis Steven M. Sheffrin; UC Davis
Presented by: Steven Sheffrin, UC Davis
EVIDENCE OF THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT MARRIAGE PENALTY RELIEF
By Kampon Adireksombat
Presented by: Kampon Adireksombat, Nanyang Technological University
Rethinking Tax Competition Based on Endogenous Equilibrium
By Chen Yang; Nanyang Technological University Huang Weihong; Nanyang Technological University
Presented by: Yang Chen, Nanyang Technological University
Vertical Externalities in Tax Setting in a System of Hierarchical Governments
By 1. Yi-Chung, Hsu Department of Public Finance and Taxation National Taichung Institute of Technology TEL:04-22196096 Email: myhsu@ntit.edu.tw 2. Chao-Lan, Wang Department of Accounting National Dong Hwa University 3.Steve Waicho, Tsui Department of Accounting Chinese Culture University
Presented by: Yi-chung Hsu, National Taichung Institute of Technolog

Session 43: Employment Fluctuations
Date: August 8, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Fullerton
The Effects Of Employment Protection On Labor Turnover: Empirical Evidence From Taiwan
By Kamhon Kan;Institute of Economics, Academia Sinica Yen-Ling Lin;Department of Economics, Tamkang University
Presented by: Yen-Ling Lin, Tamkang University
Modeling Unemployment Volatility in the U.S., Europe, and Asia
By Kunsuda Ninanussornkul ; Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University Chaiwat Ninanussornkul ; Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University Pairat Kanjanakaroon ; Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University Sukhoom Punnarong ; Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University
Presented by: Chaiwat Nimanussornkul, Chiang Mai University
Asymmetric information, wage dispersion and unemployment fluctuations
By Ng. Ha Dao; University of Quebec at Montreal
Presented by: Ng. Ha Dao, University of Quebec at Montreal
The Impact of Earnings Management on the Choice of Debt Maturity Structure
By De-Wai Chou;Yuan Ze University J. R. Philip Lin;National Chiao Tung University; Shih-Cheng Chang;National Chiao Tung University
Presented by: De-Wai Chou, Yuan Ze University

Session 44: Trade and Economic Growth
Date: August 8, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Bonham
A Quality Adjusted Measure of Changes in Intra Industry Trade: An Empirical Test for AU and ASEAN
By A.K.M. Azhar; Universiti Putra Malaysia Robert J.R. Elliott; University of Birmingham Rasyad A Parinduri; University of Nottingham, Malaysia
Presented by: AKM Azhar, University Putra Malaysia
Trade Facilitation through Homogenization of Preferential Rules of Origins - How companies and countries can capitalize on Free Trade Agreements amidst a Hub-and-Spoke Bilateralism
By Matthias Schaub; University of St.Gallen Switzerland
Presented by: Matthias Schaub, University of St.Gallen
Review of Economic Literature on Implications of Disasters on Development
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By Suman K. Sharma, Ph.D. Division of Economics, NTU
Presented by: Suman Sharma, Division of Economics, NTU
Human Capital and Total Factor Productivity Growth as Sources of Growth in Thailand
By Paitoon Kraipornsak, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10220, THAILAND
Presented by: Paitoon Kraipornsak, Chulalongkorn University

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Session 45: Statistical Models
Date: August 8, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Canning Ballroom
A Student t-mixture autoregressive model with applications to heavy-tailed financial data
By Albert C.S. Wong The Chinese University of Hong Kong Wai-Sum Chan; The Chinese University of Hong Kong Kam, P.L. The University of Hong Kong
Presented by: Wai-Sum Chan, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Flexible Multivariate Density Estimation with Marginal Adaptation
By Paolo Giordani; Research Division, Swedish Central Bank Xiuyan Mun; Australian School of Business, University of New South Wales Robert Kohn; Australian School of Business, University of New South Wales
Presented by: Xiuyan Mun, University of New South Wales
Does the IV estimator establish causality? Re-examining Chinese fertility-growth relationship
By Tilak Abeysinghe; Gu Jiaying; Department of Economics; National University of Singapore
Presented by: Tilak Abeysinghe, National University of Singapore
Causality Analysis for Structural VAR with Dynamic Covariance
By Manabu Asai; Soka University
Presented by: Manabu Asai, Soka University