April 15, 2019
Time	Location	Event
09:00 to 11:00	Oculus Foyer	Registration & Coffee
11:00 to 12:15	Oculus OC1.05	Hahn Keynote Lecture: Anne Case (Princeton)
12:15 to 13:15		Lunch, Rootes Restaurant
12:15 to 13:15	Oculus OC1.05	Plenary Session: "How lives change: Palanpur, India and Development Economics" Presented by Nicholas Stern and Peter Lanjouw Discussants: Anne Case and Pramila Krishnan Chair: Fabien Postel-Vinay
13:15 to 14:45	see below	General Sessions 1
14:45 to 15:15	Oculus Foyer	Coffee Break
15:15 to 16:30	Oculus OC1.05	Past President's Keynote Address: Peter Neary (Oxford)
16:30 to 17:00	Oculus Foyer	Coffee Break
17:00 to 18:30	see below	Special Sessions A
April 16, 2019
Time	Location	Event
09:00 to 10:30	see below	General Sessions 2
10:30 to 11:00		Coffee Break
11:00 to 12:15	Oculus OC1.05	Sargan Keynote Lecture: James J. Heckman (Chicago)
12:15 to 13:15		Lunch, Rootes Restaurant
12:15 to 13:15	Oculus OC0.04	RES AGM
13:15 to 14:45	see below	General Sessions 3
14:45 to 15:15	Oculus Foyer	Coffee Break
15:15 to 16:30	Oculus OC1.05	Plenary Session: "Refugees: past crises and future challenges" Panellists:- Rossella Pagliuchi-Lor (UNHCR Representative to the UK) Gerald Knaus (Founding Chairman of the European Stability Initiative) Prof Christian Dustmann (Professor of Economics, UCL) Chaired by Mark Easton (BBC Home Editor)
16:30 to 17:00	Oculus Foyer	Coffee Break
17:00 to 18:30	see below	Special Sessions B
April 17, 2019
Time	Location	Event
09:00 to 10:30	see below	General Sessions 4
10:30 to 11:00	Oculus Foyer	Coffee Break
11:00 to 12:15	Oculus OC1.05	Economic Journal Keynote Lecture: Eliana La Ferrara (Bocconi)
12:15 to 13:15		Lunch, Rootes Restaurant
12:15 to 13:15	Oculus OC1.05	Women’s Committee Special Session: Women Leaders in Economics (Panel Discussion)
13:15 to 14:45	see below	General Sessions 5
14:45 to 15:15	Oculus Foyer	Coffee Break
15:15 to 16:45	see below	Special Sessions C

Summary of All Sessions
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#	Date/Time	Location	Title	Papers
1	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s2.77	Asset Pricing	3
2	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.02	Business Cycles 1	4
3	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.11	Corruption	4
4	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.04	Credit and Insurance in Developing Economies	4
5	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.10	Economic Theory	4
6	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC0.01	Education 1	3
7	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC0.02	Education in Developing Economies	3
8	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.08	Exchange Rates	2
9	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.01	Families and Human Capital	4
10	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s2.79	Finance	4
11	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.06	Growth	4
12	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.09	Health Economics: Empirical Analysis	3
13	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC0.03	Inequality	3
14	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.13	IO: Innovation and R&D	3
15	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.19	Labour Market Flows and Mobility	4
16	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.09	Macro: Prices	4
17	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.07	Macroeconomic Theory	4
18	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.17	Politics and Development 1	3
19	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.05	Redistribution and Insurance in the UK	3
20	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC0.04	Social Interactions	3
21	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.03	Sovereign Debt	4
22	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.20	Trade and Labour Markets 1	3
23	April 15, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.18	Trade: Multiproduct Firms	3
24	April 15, 2019 17:00-18:30	Oculus OC0.04	A Fiscal Studies Special Session: Savings and Wealth Inequality	4
25	April 15, 2019 17:00-18:30	Oculus OC1.09	Econometrics for Panel and Network Data	4
26	April 15, 2019 17:00-18:30	Oculus OC1.05	Institute for New Economic Thinking Special Session: Excellence and Conformity in Economics: how to set the incentives straight	3
27	April 15, 2019 17:00-18:30	Oculus OC0.02	OfCom Special Session: Competition Issues in On-line Markets	0
28	April 15, 2019 17:00-18:30	Oculus OC1.01	ONS Special Session: Micro-data perspectives on the productivity puzzle	3
29	April 15, 2019 17:00-18:30	Oculus OC0.01	The Money, Macro and Finance Research Group Special Session: The recent decline in real interest rates: causes and consequence	4
30	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.11	Banking: Capital Requirements	4
31	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC0.04	Crime	4
32	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.21	Economic Psychology	4
33	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.08	Economic Theory: Collective Decision Making, Learning, and Evolution	3
34	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC0.01	Education 2	4
35	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.18	Empirical IO 1	4
36	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.10	Empirical Political Economy	4
37	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.20	Experimental Economics	4
38	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC1.01	Families and the Labour Market	4
39	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s2.79	Finance: Management	4
40	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC0.02	Foreign Direct Investment	4
41	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC0.03	Gender and Development	3
42	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC1.05	Growth and Development: Historical Perspective	3
43	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC1.09	Health Insurance	4
44	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC1.03	Institutions in Developing Economies	3
45	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.17	Macro: Productivity	3
46	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.09	Mechanism Design and Optimal Contracts	3
47	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.13	Monetary Policy 1	3
48	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC1.02	Occupations and Tasks	4
49	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC1.06	Pensions	4
50	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC1.07	Structural VARs	4
51	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.19	Taxation: Empirical Studies	3
52	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC1.08	Topics in Microeconometrics	3
53	April 16, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC1.04	Trade and Labour Markets 2	4
54	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.10	Behavioural Theory and Experiments	4
55	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.19	Business Cycles 2	4
56	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.09	Economic Theory: Dynamic Games	4
57	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC0.01	Education 3	3
58	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.03	Family Economics	4
59	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.17	Finance: Theory	3
60	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.18	Topics in Empirical Finance 1	4
61	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.13	Forward Guidance	3
62	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.05	Gender Gap 1	4
63	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.06	Growth and Structural Change	3
64	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.02	Health Policy	4
65	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.09	IO: Regulation	4
66	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC0.02	Distributional Issues in Developing Economies	4
67	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.11	Macro: Fiscal Policy	3
68	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC0.03	Management Practices and Productivity	3
69	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC0.04	Peer Effects	4
70	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.07	Politics and Development 2	3
71	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.04	Taxation and Development	4
72	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.21	Trade: Empirical Analysis 1	4
73	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.20	Transmission of Shocks	3
74	April 16, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.01	Wage Determination 1	4
75	April 16, 2019 17:00-18:30	Oculus OC0.01	Bank of England Special Session: Preferred Habitat Investors and Unconventional Monetary Policy	4
76	April 16, 2019 17:00-18:30	Oculus OC1.09	Child Care and Health	4
77	April 16, 2019 17:00-18:30	Oculus OC1.05	Econometrics Journal Special Session: Econometrics of Panel Data	2
78	April 16, 2019 17:00-18:30	Oculus OC0.04	ESCoE & Data Science Campus Special Session: Economic Measurement with Big Data	3
79	April 16, 2019 17:00-18:30	Oculus OC1.01	Health Behaviours	4
80	April 16, 2019 17:00-18:30	Oculus OC0.02	IFS Special Session: The Returns to Higher Education	4
81	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC1.04	Aggregate Labour Market Fluctuations	4
82	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC1.09	Consumption and Household Behaviour	4
83	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC1.08	Economic History	4
84	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.18	Economic Theory: Information	4
85	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC0.03	Education and Health	4
86	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC0.02	Education: Allocation of Teachers and Students	4
87	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.19	Empirical Finance: Europe	4
88	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC1.02	Environmental Policy	3
89	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC0.01	Growth and Development	4
90	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC1.07	Housing	4
91	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC1.01	Intergenerational Mobility	4
92	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC1.03	Topics in Labour Economics	4
93	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.08	Macro: Institutions and Rents	3
94	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.09	Macroprudential Policy	3
95	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC0.04	Migration	4
96	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.10	Monetary Policy 2	3
97	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC1.06	Panel Data Econometrics and Applications	4
98	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.20	Political Economy: Voting	3
99	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.11	Social Preferences	3
100	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.13	Taxation: Theory	4
101	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.17	Theoretical IO	4
102	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Social Sciences s0.21	Trade: Empirical Analysis 2	4
103	April 17, 2019 9:00-10:30	Oculus OC1.05	Violence Against Women in Developing Economies	3
104	April 17, 2019 12:15-13:15	Oculus OC1.05	RES Women's Committee Special Session: Women Leaders in Economics	0
105	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.05	Brexit	3
106	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.13	Corporate Finance: Empirical	3
107	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC0.03	Crime, Education, and the Labour Market	4
108	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC0.04	Development Economics: Field Experiments	4
109	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.01	Discrimination	4
110	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.08	Economic Theory: Networks and Organisations	3
111	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.04	Education 4	3
112	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.10	Empirical IO 2	4
113	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.09	Experimental Economics: Group Behaviour	4
114	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.02	Gender Gap 2	3
115	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.03	Health Measurement	4
116	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.17	Heterogeneous Agents in Macroeconomics	4
117	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.18	Topics in Empirical Finance 2	3
118	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.19	Macro Finance	4
119	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.21	Macro: Inequality	4
120	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.06	Marriage and Fertility	4
121	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.07	Measuring Welfare	4
122	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC0.02	Media and Social Media	3
123	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.20	Monetary Policy 3	4
124	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.08	Public Policy in Developing Economies	3
125	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Social Sciences s0.11	Uncertainty in Macroeconomics	3
126	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC1.09	Wage Determination 2	4
127	April 17, 2019 13:15-14:45	Oculus OC0.01	Women's Empowerment in Developing Economies	4
128	April 17, 2019 15:15-16:45	Oculus OC0.03	Attitudes towards immigrants and ethnic/religious minorities: the impact of salient events and social media	4
129	April 17, 2019 15:15-16:45	Oculus OC0.02	CEP Special Session: Gangs, Drugs, and Murders	3
130	April 17, 2019 15:15-16:45	Oculus OC1.05	Economic Journal Special Session: Plan S, open access and the impact on researchers in economics	3
131	April 17, 2019 15:15-16:45	Oculus OC0.01	Improving the life chances of women in developing countries through adolescent intervention	3
132	April 17, 2019 15:15-16:45	Oculus OC0.04	Rebuilding Macroeconomics Special Session: Macroeconomics with Real World Uncertainty	4
133	April 17, 2019 15:15-16:45	Oculus OC1.01	School Choice	4

 

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Royal Economic Society Annual Conference 2019
Detailed List of Sessions

Session 1: Asset Pricing April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s2.77
Session Chair: Panagiotis Tzouvanas, University of Portsmouth
FX Premia Around The Clock
By Ingomar Krohn; Copenhagen Business School Philippe Mueller; University of Warwick Paul Whelan; Copenhagen Business School
presented by: Ingomar Krohn, Copenhagen Business School
The Pollution Premium
By Po-Hsuan Hsu; University of Hong Kong Kai Li; Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Chi-Yang Tsou; Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
presented by: Chi-Yang Tsou, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Environmental Disclosure and Idiosyncratic Risk: Evidence from European manufacturing firms
By Panagiotis Tzouvanas; University of Portsmouth Renatas Kizys; University of Portsmouth Ioannis Chatziantoniou; University of Portsmouth Roza Sagitova; University of Portsmouth
presented by: Panagiotis Tzouvanas, University of Portsmouth
Session 2: Business Cycles 1 April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.02
Session Chair: Jan-Philipp Dueber, University of Kent
Migration and business cycle dynamics
By Christoph Thoenissen; University of Sheffield
presented by: Christoph Thoenissen, University of Sheffield
Product Market Reforms and the European Core-Periphery Divide
By Nauro Campos; Brunel University London
presented by: Nauro Campos, Brunel University London
Blue States and Red States: Business Cycle Divergence and Risk Sharing
By David Parsley; Vanderbilt University Helen Popper; Santa Clara University
presented by: Helen Popper, Santa Clara University
Endogenous Time-Varying Volatility and Emerging Market Business Cycles
By Jan-Philipp Dueber; University of Kent
presented by: Jan-Philipp Dueber, University of Kent
Session 3: Corruption April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.11
Session Chair: Ruben Poblete-Cazenave, University College London
The Economics of Political Connection: Local Bureaucrats' Career Concern versus the Corrupt Incentive
By Xiaoshu Xu; Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shaoqing Huang; Shanghai Jiao Tong University Fei Shi; Antai College of Economics and Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
presented by: Xiaoshu Xu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Voter heterogeneity and political corruption
By Aron Toth; University of Bath
presented by: Aron Toth, University of Bath
Power Sharing and Political Corruption: Evidence from Kenya
By Michael Mbate; London School of Economics
presented by: Michael Mbate, London School of Economics
Crime and Punishment: Do politicians in power receive special treatment in courts? Evidence from India
By Ruben Poblete-Cazenave; University College London
presented by: Ruben Poblete-Cazenave, University College London
Session 4: Credit and Insurance in Developing Economies April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.04
Session Chair: Yingying Zhang, Lancaster University
Labelled Loans, Credit Constraints and Sanitation Investments
By britta augsburg; The Institute for Fiscal Studies Bet Caeyers; IFS Sara Giunti; IFS Bansi Malde; University of Kent
presented by: britta augsburg, The Institute for Fiscal Studies
Sharing Risk to Avoid Tragedy in Village Economies
By Karol Mazur; European University Institute
presented by: Karol Mazur, European University Institute
Vulnerability of Households to Weather Shocks and the Mitigating Role of Workfare Programs
By Subham Kailthya; University of Reading
presented by: Subham Kailthya, University of Reading
Social Pension and Labor Supply Responses-Evidence from New Rural Social Pension in China
By Yingying Zhang; Lancaster University
presented by: Yingying Zhang, Lancaster University
Session 5: Economic Theory April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.10
Session Chair: Daniele Caliari, Queen Mary University
Preference intensity representation and revelation
By Georgios Gerasimou; University of St Andrews
presented by: Georgios Gerasimou, University of St Andrews
Asset Demand Tests of Risk Preferences with Probability Dependent NM Indices
By Matthew Polisson; University of St Andrews
presented by: Matthew Polisson, University of St Andrews
New Expected Utility Theory. The Missing Link in the Classical Axiomatic System
By Francesco Rocciolo; University of Reading
presented by: Francesco Rocciolo, University of Reading
Inference of welfare from choice observations: a necessary informational property
By Daniele Caliari; Queen Mary University
presented by: Daniele Caliari, Queen Mary University
Session 6: Education 1 April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC0.01
Session Chair: Ana Hidalgo-Cabrillana, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
The short- and long-term effects of student absence: Evidence from Sweden
By Sarah Cattan; Institute for Fiscal Studies
presented by: Sarah Cattan, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Schooling Endogeneity and the Rate of Return to Education: A Copula Approach.
By Peter Dolton; University of Sussex Ali Skalli; Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris 2)
presented by: Peter Dolton, University of Sussex
Teacher Quality and Cross-Country Differences in Student Achievements
By Ana Hidalgo-Cabrillana; Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Gonzalo Zunino; Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
presented by: Ana Hidalgo-Cabrillana, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Session 7: Education in Developing Economies April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC0.02
Session Chair: Yingyan Zhao, The Pennsylvania State University
Education as Opportunity? The Causal Effect of Education on Labor Market Outcomes in Jordan
By Huiqiong Duan; The University of Arkansas Daniel Hicks; University of Oklahoma
presented by: Daniel Hicks, University of Oklahoma
Child Labour Response to Cash and In-kind Transfers
By Federico Tagliati; Bank of Spain
presented by: Federico Tagliati, Bank of Spain
Does Class Size Matter? How, and at What Cost?
By Desire Kedagni; Iowa State University Kala Krishna; Pennsylvania State University Rigissa Megalokonomou; University of Queensland Yingyan Zhao; The Pennsylvania State University
presented by: Yingyan Zhao, The Pennsylvania State University
Session 8: Exchange Rates April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.08
Session Chair: Simon Lloyd, Bank of England
Sudden stops, productivity and the exchange rate
By Laura Castillo Martinez; London School of Economics
presented by: Laura Castillo Martinez, London School of Economics
Uncovered Interest Parity and the Yield Curve: The Long and the Short of It
By Simon Lloyd; Bank of England Emile Marin; University of Cambridge
presented by: Simon Lloyd, Bank of England
Session 9: Families and Human Capital April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.01
Session Chair: Hélène Le Forner, Paris School of Economics
The Kindergarten Movement and the U.S. Demographic Transition
By Philipp Ager; University of Southern Denmark Francesco Cinnirella; University of Southern Denmark Peter Jensen; University of Southern Denmark
presented by: Philipp Ager, University of Southern Denmark
The Development of Child Socio-emotional Skills: Substitutability and Complementarity
By Gloria Moroni; University of York
presented by: Gloria Moroni, University of York
Parents, Schools and Human Capital Differences across Countries
By Marta De Philippis; Bank of Italy and CEP, LSE Federico Rossi; Warwick
presented by: Federico Rossi, Warwick
Child Development, Family structure, and Time investments
By Hélène Le Forner; Paris School of Economics
presented by: Hélène Le Forner, Paris School of Economics
Session 10: Finance April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s2.79
Session Chair: Tong Wang, University of Edinburgh
Angels in the Crowd: Evidence from Online Equity Crowdfunding
By Jingyu Zhang; Imperial College London
presented by: Jingyu Zhang, Imperial College London
Currency Anomalies
By Sohnke Bartram; University of Warwick Leslie Djuranovik; University of Warwick Anthony Garratt; University of Warwick
presented by: Anthony Garratt, University of Warwick
The Making of Financial Regulation - Voting on the U.S. Congress
By Joao Rafael Cunha; University of St Andrews
presented by: Joao Rafael Cunha, University of St Andrews
Stereotype or Economic Signal: Regional Discrimination in Peer-to-Peer Lending
By Tong Wang; University of Edinburgh Sheng Zhao; University of Edinburgh Xin Shen; University of Edinburgh
presented by: Tong Wang, University of Edinburgh
Session 11: Growth April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.06
Session Chair: Johan Willner, Abo Akademi U
Disaster risks, disaster strikes and economic growth: the role of preferences
By Thomas Douenne; Paris School of Economics
presented by: Thomas Douenne, Paris School of Economics
Trades, Drugs, and Guns: A two-country model with endogenous growth
By King Yoong Lim; Nottingham Trent University Diego Morris; Nottingham Trent University
presented by: King Yoong Lim, Nottingham Trent University
Optimal Capital Taxation with Incomplete Markets and Schumpeterian Growth
By Marco Cozzi; University of Victoria
presented by: Marco Cozzi, University of Victoria
Schumpeterian growth or socialism: where governance matters
By Marcus Miller; University of Warwick Johan Willner; Abo Akademi U
presented by: Johan Willner, Abo Akademi U
Session 12: Health Economics: Empirical Analysis April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.09
Session Chair: Karl Taylor, University of Sheffield
Nutrition, WASH and Child Physical Growth
By Laura Abramovsky; Institute for Fiscal Studies britta augsburg; The Institute for Fiscal Studies Pamela Jervis Bansi Malde; University of Kent Angus Phimister; Institute for Fiscal Studies
presented by: Angus Phimister, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Cooking Fuel and Early Life Health: Evidence from Kerosene to LPG Conversion Program
By Imelda Imelda; Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
presented by: Imelda Imelda, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Mental Health, Reporting Bias and Economic Transitions
By Sarah Brown; University of Scheffield Mark Harris; Curtin University Preety Srivastava; Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Karl Taylor; University of Sheffield
presented by: Karl Taylor, University of Sheffield
Session 13: Inequality April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC0.03
Session Chair: Sumaiya Rahman, University of Surrey
Inequality and Redistribution in France, 1990-2018: Evidence from Post-Tax Distributional National Accounts (DINA)
By Antoine Bozio; Paris school of economics Bertrand Garbinti; Crest - Banque de France Jonathan Goupille-L; Paris School of Economics Malka Guillot; ETH Zürich Thomas Piketty; Ecole d'économie de Paris
presented by: Bertrand Garbinti, Crest - Banque de France
Estimation of income inequality from grouped data
By Vanesa Jorda; University of Cantabria
presented by: Vanesa Jorda, University of Cantabria
Falling Absolute Intergenerational Mobility
By Jo Blanden; University of Surrey Stephen Machin; London School of Economics Sumaiya Rahman; University of Surrey
presented by: Sumaiya Rahman, University of Surrey
Session 14: IO: Innovation and R&D April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.13
Session Chair: Óscar Vicente-Chirivella, Universitat de les Illes Balears
The role of international and domestic R&D outsourcing for firm innovation
By Maria Garcia-Vega; University of Nottingham
presented by: Maria Garcia-Vega, University of Nottingham
Never Let a Good Crisis go to Waste: The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on R&D and IP Strategies
By Georg von Graevenitz; QMUL Dietmar Harhoff; Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Antanina Garanasvili; University of Padova
presented by: Georg von Graevenitz, QMUL
THE ROLE OF THE CRISIS IN EXPORT AND R&D INTENSITY AND THEIR SYNERGIES
By Óscar Vicente-Chirivella; Universitat de les Illes Balears
presented by: Óscar Vicente-Chirivella, Universitat de les Illes Balears
Session 15: Labour Market Flows and Mobility April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.19
Session Chair: Bert Van Landeghem, Sheffield University
Labour market flows: Accounting for the public sector
By Pedro Gomes; Birkbeck, University of London
presented by: Pedro Gomes, Birkbeck, University of London
The Labour Market Dynamics of Households
By jonathan wadsworth; Royal Holloway University of London
presented by: jonathan wadsworth, Royal Holloway University of London
Residential mobility and unemployment in the UK
By Monica Langella; Centre for Economic Performance Alan Manning; LSE
presented by: Monica Langella, Centre for Economic Performance
Numeracy and Unemployment Duration
By Thomas Dohmen; University of Bonn Bert Van Landeghem; Sheffield University
presented by: Bert Van Landeghem, Sheffield University
Session 16: Macro: Prices April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.09
Session Chair: Nam Vu, Swansea University
Shocks vs Menu Costs: Patterns of Price Rigidity in an Estimated Multi-Sector Menu-Cost Model
By Erwan Gautier; Banque de France Hervé Le Bihan; Banque de France
presented by: Erwan Gautier, Banque de France
Cloud Computing and National Accounting
By Diane Coyle; University of Cambridge David Nguyen; NIESR
presented by: David Nguyen, NIESR
Price-setting behaviours during inflation slow-down period
By Yuriy Gorodnichenko; University of California Berkeley Oleksandr Talavera; University of Birmingham Mo Tian; University of Nottingham
presented by: Mo Tian, University of Nottingham
Quality of Goods and Price Setting
By Yuriy Gorodnichenko; University of California Berkeley Oleksandr Talavera; University of Birmingham Nam Vu; Swansea University
presented by: Nam Vu, Swansea University
Session 17: Macroeconomic Theory April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.07
Session Chair: Zhesheng Qiu, City University of Hong Kong
Endogenously (Non-)Ricardian Beliefs
By William Branch; University of California, Irvine Emanuel Gasteiger; Freie Universität Berlin
presented by: Emanuel Gasteiger, Freie Universität Berlin
Inflation expectations and uncertainty attitudes
By Dmitri Vinogradov; University of Glasgow Michael Lamla; ETH Zurich
presented by: Dmitri Vinogradov, University of Glasgow
Learning Under Multiple Public Information Sets
By Manuel Mosquera Tarrio; University of Manchester
presented by: Manuel Mosquera Tarrio, University of Manchester
Level-k DSGE and Monetary Policy
By Zhesheng Qiu; City University of Hong Kong
presented by: Zhesheng Qiu, City University of Hong Kong
Session 18: Politics and Development 1 April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.17
Session Chair: Anindya Bhattacharya, University of York
Competence vs. Loyalty: Political survival and electoral fraud in Russia's regions 2000--2012
By Christoph Koenig; University of Bristol
presented by: Christoph Koenig, University of Bristol
Public Good Allocation and the Welfare Costs of Political Connections: Evidence from Brazilian Matching Grants
By Michel Dummar Azulai; LSE
presented by: Michel Dummar Azulai, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Local institutional structure and clientelistic access to employment: the case of MGNREGS in three states of India
By Anindya Bhattacharya; University of York
presented by: Anindya Bhattacharya, University of York
Session 19: Redistribution and Insurance in the UK April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.05
Session Chair: Mike Brewer, University of Essex
The role of the UK taxes and benefit system in smoothing income shocks
By Silvia Avram; University of Essex Mike Brewer; University of Essex
presented by: Silvia Avram, University of Essex
The distributional impact of Universal Credit: a life-time perspective
By Mike Brewer; University of Essex Robert Joyce; Institute for Fiscal Studies Tom Waters; Institute for Fiscal Studies Joseph Woods; IFS
presented by: Tom Waters, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Household Income Volatility in the UK and the role of the tax and benefit system, 2009-2016
By Silvia Avram; University of Essex Mike Brewer; University of Essex Nick Buck; University of Essex Paul Fisher; University of Essex Laura Fumagalli; University of Essex
presented by: Mike Brewer, University of Essex
Session 20: Social Interactions April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC0.04
Session Chair: Lingqing Jiang, University of Essex
Ethnic enclaves and cultural behavior: Quasi-experimental evidence
By Pascal Achard; European University Institute
presented by: Pascal Achard, European University Institute
Spillovers in Social Program Participation: Evidence from Chile
By Pedro Carneiro; UCL Aureo de Paula; University College London Barbara Flores; University College London Emanuela Galasso; World Bank Rita Ginja; University of Bergen
presented by: Rita Ginja, University of Bergen
Branching Out the Babytree: Spillovers of Social Support During Pregnancy in Online Communities
By Lingqing Jiang; University of Essex
presented by: Lingqing Jiang, University of Essex
Session 21: Sovereign Debt April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.03
Session Chair: Adriana Cobas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Real Effects of Financial Distress: The Role of Heterogeneity
By Sudipto Karmakar; Bank of England
presented by: Sudipto Karmakar, Bank of England
Sovereign Debt, Collateral Policy, and Default Risk
By Matthias Kaldorf; University of Cologne Joost Roettger; University of Cologne
presented by: Matthias Kaldorf, University of Cologne
Optimal Taxation and Debt Management without Commitment
By Davide Debortoli; Universitat Pompeu Fabra, CREI and BGSE Ricardo Nunes; University of Surrey Pierre Yared; Columbia University
presented by: Ricardo Nunes, University of Surrey
Coordinating the haircut. A model of sovereign debt restructuring at secondary markets.
By Adriana Cobas; Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
presented by: Adriana Cobas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Session 22: Trade and Labour Markets 1 April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.20
Session Chair: Lenka Wildnerova, ENS Cachan
Trade and Minimum Wages in General Equilibrium: Theory and Evidence
By Xue Bai; Brock University Arpita Chatterjee; University of New South Wales Kala Krishna; Pennsylvania State University hong ma; Tsinghua Univerisity
presented by: Arpita Chatterjee, University of New South Wales
A Coordination and Transmission Tale about Labor Market Reforms in Europe
By Povilas Lastauskas; CEFER Julius Stakenas; Bank of Lithuania
presented by: Povilas Lastauskas, CEFER
Immigrant workers and Exports opportunities
By Léa Marchal; IfW Kiel Lenka Wildnerova; ENS Cachan
presented by: Lenka Wildnerova, ENS Cachan
Session 23: Trade: Multiproduct Firms April 15, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.18
Session Chair: Yuko Imura, Bank of Canada
Multiproduct Exporters: Learning and Knowing
By Kala Krishna; Pennsylvania State University Lena Sheveleva; Cardiff Business School
presented by: Lena Sheveleva, Cardiff Business School
Comparative Advantage, Competition, and Firm Heterogeneity
By Hanwei Huang; London School of Economics/Centre for Ec
presented by: Hanwei Huang, UCL/City University of Hong Kong
Reassessing Trade Barriers with Global Value Chains
By Yuko Imura; Bank of Canada
presented by: Yuko Imura, Bank of Canada
Session 24: A Fiscal Studies Special Session: Savings and Wealth Inequality April 15, 2019 17:00 to 18:30 Oculus OC0.04
Session Chair: Alex Michaelides, Imperial College London
Couples’ and Singles’ Savings After Retirement
By Mariacristina De Nardi; Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Eric French; University College London John Jones; Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Rory McGee; University College London/IFS
presented by: Rory McGee, University College London/IFS
Housing Affordability and Shared Equity Mortgages
By Matteo Benetton; Berkeley Haas Philippe Bracke; Bank of England Joao Cocco; London Business School Nicola Garbarino; Bank of England
presented by: Joao Cocco, London Business School
Another look at whether the rich save more: evidence from a survey experiment
By Mike Brewer; University of Essex Jonathan Burton; University of Essex Thomas Crossley; University of Essex Paul Fisher; University of Essex Alessandra Gaia; City University Annette Jackle; University of Essex Joachim Winter; University of Munich
presented by: Paul Fisher, University of Essex
Inflation, Money Demand and Portfolio Choice
By Kosuke Aoki; University of Tokyo Alex Michaelides; Imperial College London Kalin Nikolov; European Central Bank
presented by: Alex Michaelides, Imperial College London
Session 25: Institute for New Economic Thinking Special Session: Excellence and Conformity in Economics: how to set the incentives straight April 15, 2019 17:00 to 18:30 Oculus OC1.05
Session Chair: Robert Johnson, President of the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Pursuit of Top Five Publications
By James Heckman; University of Chicago
presented by: James Heckman, University of Chicago
On the influence of journals
By Sanjeev Goyal; University of Cambridge, The Cambridge-INET Institute
presented by: Sanjeev Goyal, University of Cambridge, The Cambridge-INET Institute
The Evaluation of Economic Research: Incentives and Constraint
By Giulia Zacchia; Sapienza University of Rome
presented by: Giulia Zacchia, Sapienza University of Rome
Discussants:      1 Marina Della Giusta, University of Reading      2 Giuseppe Fontana, University of Leeds, Leeds University Business School      3 Orsola Costantini, Institute for New Economic Thinking
Session 26: The Money, Macro and Finance Research Group Special Session: The recent decline in real interest rates: causes and consequence April 15, 2019 17:00 to 18:30 Oculus OC0.01
Session Chair: Paul Mizen, University of Nottingham
Global Real Rates: A Secular Approach
By Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas; UC Berkeley Helene Rey; London Business School
presented by: Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, UC Berkeley
Why So Low For So Long? A Long-Term View of Real Interest Rates
By Claudio Borio; Bank for International Settlements Piti Disyatat; Bank of Thailand Mikael Juselius; Bank of Finland Phurichai Rungcharoenkitkul; BIS
presented by: Phurichai Rungcharoenkitkul, BIS
Demographics and Real Interest Rates Across Countries and Over Time
By Carlos Carvalho; Central Bank of Brazil and PUC-Rio Andrea Ferrero; University of Oxford Fernanda Nechio; Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Felipe Ruiz Mazin; University of Pennsylvania
presented by: Andrea Ferrero, University of Oxford
Decomposing the Drivers of Global R*
By Ambrogio Cesa-Bianchi; Bank of England Richard Harrison; Bank of England Rana Sajedi; Bank of England
presented by: Richard Harrison, Bank of England
Session 27: ONS Special Session: Micro-data perspectives on the productivity puzzle April 15, 2019 17:00 to 18:30 Oculus OC1.01
Session Chair: Jonathan Haskel, Imperial College Business School
Changing Business Dynamism and Productivity: Shocks vs. Responsiveness
By Javier Miranda; US Census Bureau
presented by: Javier Miranda, US Census Bureau
The international dimension to the productivity puzzle: evidence from micro-data
By Chiara Criscuolo; LSE and OECD
presented by: Chiara Criscuolo, LSE and OECD
UK Trade and productivity: new findings
By Philip Wales; ONS
presented by: Philip Wales, ONS
Session 28: OfCom Special Session: Competition Issues in On-line Markets April 15, 2019 17:00 to 18:30 Oculus OC0.02
Session Chair: Luisa Affuso, Chief Economist - Ofcom
Discussants:      1 Fabien Curto Millet, Director of Economics at Google      2 Amelia Fletcher, UEA      3 Justus Haucap, Director of the Dusseldorf University Institute for Competition Economics
Session 29: Econometrics for Panel and Network Data April 15, 2019 17:00 to 18:30 Oculus OC1.09
Session Chair: Mingli Chen, University of Warwick
Identifying distributions in a panel model with heteroskedasticity: an application to earnings volatility
By Irene Botosaru; University of Bristol
presented by: Irene Botosaru, University of Bristol
Binarization for Panel Models with Fixed Effects
By Irene Botosaru; University of Bristol Chris Muris; University of Bristol
presented by: Chris Muris, University of Bristol
Network and Panel Quantile Effects Via Distribution Regression
By Victor Chernozhukov; Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ivan Fernandez-Val; Boston University Martin Weidner; University College London
presented by: Martin Weidner, University College London
Modeling Networks via Sparse Beta Model
By Mingli Chen; University of Warwick Kengo Kato; Cornell University Chenlei Leng; University of Warwick
presented by: Mingli Chen, University of Warwick
Session 30: Banking: Capital Requirements April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.11
Session Chair: Silvina Rubio, University of Bristol
Bank capital and liquidity transformation
By Jonathan Acosta Smith; Bank of England Guillaume Arnould; University Paris I - Sorbonne Kristoffer Milonas; Bank of England Quynh-Anh Vo; Bank of England
presented by: Guillaume Arnould, University Paris I - Sorbonne
Banks with Hidden Negative Capital: De Jure Active but De Facto Dead?
By Alexander Kostrov; University of St. Gallen
presented by: Alexander Kostrov, University of St. Gallen
Bank funding costs and capital structure
By Andrew Gimber; Bank of England Aniruddha Rajan; Bank of England
presented by: Aniruddha Rajan, Bank of England
Regulatory capital management to exceed thresholds
By Luciana Orozco; University of Carlos III of Madrid Silvina Rubio; University of Bristol
presented by: Silvina Rubio, University of Bristol
Session 31: Crime April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC0.04
Session Chair: Theodore Koutmeridis, University of Glasgow
The US Opioid Epidemic: Prescription Opioids, Labour Market and Crime
By Claudio Deiana; European Commission Ludovica Giua; European Commission
presented by: Ludovica Giua, European Commission
Illegal Drugs and Public Corruption: Crack Based Evidence from California
By Alessandro Flamini; University of Pavia Babak Jahanshahi; University of Edinburgh Kamiar Mohaddes; University of Cambridge
presented by: Babak Jahanshahi, University of Edinburgh
Understanding Interpersonal Violence: the Impact of Temperatures in Mexico
By Francois Cohen; University of Oxford Fidel Gonzalez; Sam Houston State University
presented by: Francois Cohen, University of Oxford
Shaking Criminal Incentives
By Yu Aoki; University of Aberdeen and IZA Theodore Koutmeridis; University of Glasgow
presented by: Theodore Koutmeridis, University of Glasgow
Session 32: Economic Psychology April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.21
Session Chair: Andis Sofianos, University of Heidelberg
Estimating the Causal Influence of Money on Human Happiness and Wellbeing
By Andrew J. Oswald; University of Warwick
presented by: Andrew J. Oswald, University of Warwick
Incentives, stress, and sorting
By Tom Stolp; Maastricht University
presented by: Tom Stolp, Maastricht University
Was Banfield right? New insights from a nationwide laboratory experiment
By Pierluigi Conzo; University of Turin & Collegio Carlo Alberto Arnstein Aassve; Bocconi University Francesco Mattioli; Bocconi University
presented by: Pierluigi Conzo, University of Turin & Collegio Carlo Alberto
Self-reported & Revealed Trust: Experimental Evidence
By Andis Sofianos; University of Heidelberg
presented by: Andis Sofianos, University of Heidelberg
Session 33: Economic Theory: Collective Decision Making, Learning, and Evolution April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.08
Session Chair: Mikhail Freer, Universite Libre de Bruxelles
Forming Coalitions with Binding Agreements in Contests
By Saish Nevrekar; Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research
presented by: Saish Nevrekar, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research
Cultural Transmission with Incomplete Information: Parental Self-Efficacy and Group Misrepresentation
By Sebastiano Della Lena; Ca' Foscari University of Venice Fabrizio Panebianco; Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Milano
presented by: Fabrizio Panebianco, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Milano
Stable marriage with children: child custody and intrahousehold sharing
By Mikhail Freer; Universite Libre de Bruxelles Khushboo Surana; University of Leuven
presented by: Mikhail Freer, Universite Libre de Bruxelles
Session 34: Education 2 April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC0.01
Session Chair: Jenifer Ruiz-Valenzuela, London School of Economics
Can selection work for everyone? Human capital consequences of missing out on a grammar school education.
By Chiara Pastore; University of York Andrew Jones; University of York
presented by: Chiara Pastore, University of York
Do Apprenticeships Pay? Evidence for England
By Chiara Cavaglia; London School of Economics Sandra McNally; University of Surrey Guglielmo Ventura; London School of Economics
presented by: Sandra McNally, University of Surrey
The Long Term Effects of Delayed School-going Age: Evidence from Indonesia
By Arya Gaduh; University of Arkansas Saurabh Singhal; Lancaster University
presented by: Saurabh Singhal, Lancaster University
Where versus What: Estimating the Value-added of Further Education Colleges and the Returns to Field of Study in England
By Esteban Aucejo; Arizona State University Claudia Hupkau; CEP - LSE Jenifer Ruiz-Valenzuela; London School of Economics
presented by: Jenifer Ruiz-Valenzuela, London School of Economics
Session 35: Empirical IO 1 April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.18
Session Chair: Sherry Wu, Indiana University
Passing the Hot Potato, Above or Sideways? Workflows in Multidivisional Firms
By Miguel Espinosa
presented by: Miguel Espinosa,
Vertical Integration and Collusive Pricing: An Empirical Analysis of the U.S. Carbonated Soft Drink Industry
By Takanori Adachi; Nagoya University
presented by: Takanori Adachi, Nagoya University
Does Vertical Integration Facilitate Upstream Collusion? An Empirical Study
By Masato Nishiwaki; Osaka U
presented by: Masato Nishiwaki, Osaka U
Adaptation or Death? Bookstore Chains Meet Online Competition
By Sherry Wu; Indiana University
presented by: Sherry Wu, Indiana University
Session 36: Empirical Political Economy April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.10
Session Chair: Sultan Mehmood, University of Paris Dauphine and Paris School of Economics
Party Formation in Parliamentary Democracies
By Selcen Cakir; University of Virginia
presented by: Selcen Cakir, University of Virginia
Wealth inequality and political preferences:evidence from the housing price boom in England and Wales.
By Marta Schoch; University of Sussex
presented by: Marta Schoch, University of Sussex
Can Money Buy EU Love?
By Jan Fidrmuc; Brunel University Martin Hulenyi; Government Office of the Slovak Republic Cigdem Tunali; Istanbul Universitesi
presented by: Jan Fidrmuc, Brunel University
Judiciary’s Achilles Heel: Executive Control via Appointment Power
By Sultan Mehmood; University of Paris Dauphine and Paris School of Economics
presented by: Sultan Mehmood, University of Paris Dauphine and Paris School of Economics
Session 37: Experimental Economics April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.20
Session Chair: Luca Savorelli, University of St. Andrews
Risky Decisions and the Opportunity Cost of Time
By Sven Resnjanskij; ifo Institute Jan Hausfeld; University of Konstanz
presented by: Sven Resnjanskij, ifo Institute
Costly Superstitious Beliefs: Experimental Evidence
By Ya'akov Bayer; Ben Gurion University
presented by: Ya'akov Bayer, Ben Gurion University
Heads we both win, tails only you lose: the effect of limited liability on risk-taking in financial decision making
By Steffen Ahrens; Technische Universität Berlin Ciril Bosch-Rosa; Technical University Berlin
presented by: Steffen Ahrens, Technische Universität Berlin
Bottom-up rules and recognition in the workplace: a natural field experiment.
By Luca Savorelli; University of St. Andrews GIULIO ECCHIA; University of Bologna Raimondello Orsini; University of Bologna
presented by: Luca Savorelli, University of St. Andrews
Session 38: Families and the Labour Market April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC1.01
Session Chair: Natalia Zinovyeva, Aalto University
The Risk of Job Loss, Household Formation and Housing Demand: Evidence from Differences in Severance Payments
By Cristina Barcelo; Banco de España Ernesto Villanueva; Banco de España
presented by: Cristina Barcelo, Banco de España
The division of housework between partners. Does gender identity matter?
By Danilo Cavapozzi; Ca' Foscari University of Venice Cheti Nicoletti; University of York
presented by: Cheti Nicoletti, University of York
Partners Match, and then the Couple Decides: An empirical analysis of couples' labour supply in the UK
By Melisa Sayli; University of York
presented by: Melisa Sayli, University of York
Gender Identity, Co-Working Spouses and Relative Income Within Households
By Natalia Zinovyeva; Aalto University Maryna Tverdostup; University of Innsbruck
presented by: Natalia Zinovyeva, Aalto University
Session 39: Finance: Management April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s2.79
Session Chair: Konstantin Wagner, Halle Institute for Economic Research
Recession CEOs and bank risk taking
By MIN HUA; Swansea University Wei Song; Swansea University Oleksandr Talavera; University of Birmingham
presented by: MIN HUA, Swansea University
Insider trading and voluntary nonfinancial disclosures
By Guanming He; Durham University
presented by: Guanming He, Durham University
Managing for a Rainy Day? Precautionary Savings and Managerial Quality
By Isabelle Roland; University of Oxford
presented by: Isabelle Roland, University of Oxford
Effectiveness and (In)Efficiencies of Compensation Regulation: Evidence from the EU Banker Bonus Cap
By Stefano Colonnello; Halle Institute for Economic Research Michael Koetter; Halle Institute for Economic Research Konstantin Wagner; Halle Institute for Economic Research
presented by: Konstantin Wagner, Halle Institute for Economic Research
Session 40: Foreign Direct Investment April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC0.02
Session Chair: Gautham Udupa, University of Houston
Foreign Direct Investment and Knowledge Diffusion in Poor Locations: Evidence from Ethiopia
By Girum Abebe; Ethiopian Development Research Institute Margaret McMillan; Tufts University and IFPRI Michel Serafinelli; University of Essex
presented by: Michel Serafinelli, University of Essex
Foreign Direct Investment and Debt Financing in Emerging Economies
By Paul Luk; Hong Kong Baptist University
presented by: Paul Luk, Hong Kong Baptist University
Multinational Firms, Trade, and the Trade-Comovement Puzzle
By Gautham Udupa; University of Houston
presented by: Gautham Udupa, University of Houston
Bought, Sold and Bought Again. The Impact of Complex Value Chains on Export Elasticities.
By Francois de Soyres; World Bank Erik Frohm; Sveriges Riksbank Vanessa Gunnella; European Central Bank
presented by: Francois de Soyres, World Bank
Session 41: Gender and Development April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC0.03
Session Chair: Ericka Rascon-Ramirez, Middlesex University
Preferences and Beliefs in the Marriage Market for Young Brides
By Abi Adams; University of Oxford Alison Andrew; Institute for Fiscal Studies
presented by: Alison Andrew, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Land tenure, Gender, and Productivity in Ethiopia and Tanzania
By Tigist Melesse; The World Bank
presented by: Tigist Melesse, The World Bank
Gender Differences in Fertility and Risky Sexual Behavior: The Effect of Hard and Soft Skills
By Ericka Rascon-Ramirez; Middlesex University
presented by: Ericka Rascon-Ramirez, Middlesex University
Session 42: Growth and Development: Historical Perspective April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC1.05
Session Chair: Vigyan Ratnoo, University of York
Community Origins of Entrepreneurship in 19th Century Indian Cotton Textile Industry
By BISHNUPRIYA GUPTA; University of Warwick
presented by: BISHNUPRIYA GUPTA, University of Warwick
Disease and Demographic Development: The Legacy of the Black Death
By Fabian Siuda; ifo Institute Uwe Sunde; University of Munich (LMU)
presented by: Fabian Siuda, ifo Institute
Institutions, railways and rural development in India
By Vigyan Ratnoo; University of York
presented by: Vigyan Ratnoo, University of York
Session 43: Health Insurance April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC1.09
Session Chair: Gabriella Conti,
Does Insurance for Treatment Crowd Out Prevention? Evidence from Diabetics' Insulin Usage
By Daniel Kaliski; University of Oxford
presented by: Daniel Kaliski, University of Oxford
The Impacts of Health Insurance on Readmissions: Evidence from Heart Attack Patients on Medicare
By Ines Lee; University of Oxford
presented by: Ines Lee, University of Oxford
Does Health Insurance Make People Happier? Evidence from Massachusetts’ Healthcare Reform
By Seonghoon Kim; Singapore Management University Kanghyock Koh; Ulsan National Institute of Sci&Tech
presented by: Seonghoon Kim, Singapore Management University
The Value of Health Insurance: A Household Job Search Approach
By Gabriella Conti Rita Ginja; University of Bergen Renata Narita; University of Sao Paulo
presented by: Gabriella Conti,
Session 44: Institutions in Developing Economies April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC1.03
Session Chair: Muhammad Haseeb, University of Warwick
The elusive quest for additionality
By Patrick Carter; CDC Group Nicolas Van de Sijpe; University of Sheffield Raphael Calel; Georgetown University
presented by: Nicolas Van de Sijpe, University of Sheffield
Democracy, Genes, and the Male Survival Disadvantage
By Marie Christelle Mabeu; University of Ottawa Roland Pongou; University of Ottawa
presented by: Marie Christelle Mabeu, University of Ottawa
Scarcity and Inter-Village Cooperation
By Muhammad Haseeb; University of Warwick
presented by: Muhammad Haseeb, University of Warwick
Session 45: Macro: Productivity April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.17
Session Chair: Fergus Cumming,
Leisure-enhancing technological change
By Lukasz Rachel; LSE
presented by: Lukasz Rachel, LSE
Skilled and unskilled labour: Are they worth their weight in growth?
By Veridiana Nogueira; University of Essex
presented by: Veridiana Nogueira, University of Essex
Which Idiosyncratic Shocks Cause Aggregate Volatility?
By Fergus Cumming
presented by: Fergus Cumming,
Session 46: Mechanism Design and Optimal Contracts April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.09
Session Chair: Radoslawa Nikolowa, Queen Mary University of London
Essentially Stable Matchings
By Peter Troyan; University of Virginia David Delacretaz; University of Oxford Andrew Kloosterman; University of Virginia
presented by: David Delacretaz, University of Oxford
A Geometric Approach to the Complexity of Mechanisms
By Angel Hernando-Veciana; Durham University Business School
presented by: Angel Hernando-Veciana, Durham University Business School
How to Sell Jobs
By Daniel Ferreira; London School of Economics Radoslawa Nikolowa; Queen Mary University of London
presented by: Radoslawa Nikolowa, Queen Mary University of London
Session 47: Monetary Policy 1 April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.13
Session Chair: Cep Jandi Anwar, University of Leicester
The Missing Link: Monetary Policy and The Labor Share
By Cristiano Cantore; Bank of England Filippo Ferroni; Chicago FED Miguel Leon-Ledesma; University of Kent
presented by: Cristiano Cantore, Bank of England
Real Keynesian Models and Sticky Prices
By Paul Beaudry; University of British Columbia Franck Portier; University College London
presented by: Franck Portier, Université Toulouse 1 Capitole
Central Bank Independence (CBI) and Inflation in Developing Countries: The case of Heterogeneity
By Cep Jandi Anwar; University of Leicester
presented by: Cep Jandi Anwar, University of Leicester
Session 48: Occupations and Tasks April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC1.02
Session Chair: Eman Abdulla, The University of Manchester
Labor Market Polarization in a System of Cities: The Case of France
By Donald Davis; Columbia University Eric Mengus; HEC Paris Tomasz Michalski; HEC Paris
presented by: Tomasz Michalski, HEC Paris
Are Routine Jobs Moving South? Changes in Occupational Composition of Employment in the U.S. and Mexico
By Diego Morris; Nottingham Business School Matias Cortes; York University
presented by: Diego Morris, Nottingham Business School
The Task Content of Job Transitions over the Business Cycle: Evidence for the UK
By Aspasia Bizopoulou; University of Edinburgh Rachel Forshaw; University of Edinburgh
presented by: Rachel Forshaw, University of Edinburgh
Occupational transitions over the business cycle
By Eman Abdulla; The University of Manchester
presented by: Eman Abdulla, The University of Manchester
Session 49: Pensions April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC1.06
Session Chair: Jonathan Huntley, Penn Wharton Budget Model
The effect of automatic enrolment on employees working for small employers
By Jonathan Cribb; Institute for Fiscal Studies Carl Emmerson; Institute for Fiscal Studies
presented by: Jonathan Cribb, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Price discrimination in the cash savings market: One rate, one solution?
By Gaber Burnik; Financial Conduct Authority Tommaso Majer; Financial Conduct Authority
presented by: Gaber Burnik, Financial Conduct Authority
Does Sending Letters Increase the Take-up of Social Benefits? Evidence from a New Benefit Program
By Tuomas Matikka; VATT Institute for Economic Reasearch Tuuli Paukkeri; VATT Institute for Economic Research
presented by: Tuuli Paukkeri, VATT Institute for Economic Research
Chasing Returns in Retirement Accounts: Do Learning, Literacy, and Experience Matter?
By Jonathan Huntley; Penn Wharton Budget Model Valentina Michelangeli; Bank of Italy Felix Reichling; Penn Wharton Budget Model
presented by: Jonathan Huntley, Penn Wharton Budget Model
Session 50: Structural VARs April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC1.07
Session Chair: Thore Schlaak, DIW Berlin
Identification with External Instruments in Structural VARs under Partial Invertibility
By Silvia Miranda-Agrippino; Bank of England Giovanni Ricco; University of Warwick
presented by: Giovanni Ricco, University of Warwick
Estimation of monthly business turnover using administrative data in the UK
By Paul Labonne; King's College London Martin Weale; King's College London
presented by: Paul Labonne, King's College London
Robust Shrinkage for Set-Identified SVARs
By Alessio Volpicella; Queen Mary University
presented by: Alessio Volpicella, Queen Mary University
Monetary Policy, External Instruments and Heteroskedasticity
By Maximilian Podstawski; DIW Berlin Malte Rieth; DIW Berlin Thore Schlaak; DIW Berlin
presented by: Thore Schlaak, DIW Berlin
Session 51: Taxation: Empirical Studies April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.19
Session Chair: Federica Liberini, ETH Zurich
Information, Fiscal Capacity, and Tax Enforcement: An Experimental Evaluation
By Miguel Almunia; CUNEF
presented by: Miguel Almunia, CUNEF
Tax Cuts Starve the Beast! Evidence from Germany
By Daniel Stöhlker; ifo Institute
presented by: Daniel Stöhlker, ifo Institute
The Taxman Calls. How Does Facebook Answer? Global Effects of Taxation on Online Advertising
By Andrea Lassmann; ETH Zurich Federica Liberini; ETH Zurich Antonio Russo; ETH Zurich
presented by: Federica Liberini, ETH Zurich
Session 52: Topics in Microeconometrics April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC1.08
Session Chair: Dmitry Arkhangelsky, CEMFI
Simultaneous mean-variance regression
By Sami Stouli; University of Bristol
presented by: Sami Stouli, University of Bristol
Matching Estimators with Few Treated and Many Control Observations
By Bruno Ferman; Sao Paulo School of Economics - FGV
presented by: Bruno Ferman, Sao Paulo School of Economics - FGV
Dealing with a Technological Bias: The Difference-in-Difference Approach
By Dmitry Arkhangelsky; CEMFI
presented by: Dmitry Arkhangelsky, CEMFI
Session 53: Trade and Labour Markets 2 April 16, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC1.04
Session Chair: Anwar Adem, Lancaster University
Chinese Imports, Worker Flows, and Labour Market Institutions
By Hedieh Aghelmaleki; Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf Ronald Bachmann; RWI Joel Stiebale; Duesseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE)
presented by: Hedieh Aghelmaleki, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf
The Exposure of Different Occupation Groups and Local Labour Markets to Brexit
By Peter Levell; Institute for Fiscal Studies
presented by: Peter Levell, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Robots, Reshoring, and the Lot of Low-Skilled Workers
By Astrid Krenz; Durham University Klaus Prettner; University of Hohenheim Holger Strulik; University of Goettingen
presented by: Astrid Krenz, Durham University
Distributional Effects of Import Shocks on the Local Labour Market of the UK
By Anwar Adem; Lancaster University
presented by: Anwar Adem, Lancaster University
Session 54: Behavioural Theory and Experiments April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.10
Session Chair: Moritz Mosenhauer,
A theory of esteem based peer pressure
By Fabrizio Adriani; University of Leicester Silvia Sonderegger; Notthingham
presented by: Fabrizio Adriani, University of Leicester
Exploring the Role of Choice Complexity through the Common Ratio Effect in Monetary and Non-Monetary Domains
By Danae Arroyos Calvera Andrea Isoni; University of Warwick Graham Loomes; University of Warwick Rebecca McDonald; University of Birmingham
presented by: Danae Arroyos Calvera,
Ignoring Good Advice
By David Ronayne; University of Oxford Daniel Sgroi; University of Warwick
presented by: Daniel Sgroi, University of Warwick
Salience and Management-by-Exception
By Moritz Mosenhauer
presented by: Moritz Mosenhauer,
Session 55: Business Cycles 2 April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.19
Session Chair: Shuonan Zhang, The University of Manchester
Credit Demand Shocks and the Business Cycle.
By Richard Kima; University of Southampton
presented by: Richard Kima, University of Southampton
When Creativity Strikes: News Shocks and Business Cycle Fluctuations
By Kristina Bluwstein; Bank of England Sinem Hacioglu Hoke; Bank of England Silvia Miranda-Agrippino; Bank of England
presented by: Sinem Hacioglu Hoke, Bank of England
Economies of Scale and International Business Cycles
By Daisoon Kim; London Business School and University of Washington
presented by: Daisoon Kim, London Business School
Financial development and innovation: A DSGE comparison of Chinese and US business cycles
By M. Emranul Haque; The University of Manchester Paul Middleditch; University of Manchester Shuonan Zhang; The University of Manchester
presented by: Shuonan Zhang, The University of Manchester
Session 56: Economic Theory: Dynamic Games April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.09
Session Chair: Anil Yildizparlak, Durham University Business School
Strategic Experimentation with Asymmetric Players
By Kaustav Das; University of Exeter Business School Nicolas Klein; University of Montreal Katahrina Schmid; Self employed
presented by: Kaustav Das, University of Exeter Business School
Dynamic Campaign Spending
By Avidit Acharya; Stanford Edoardo Grillo; Collegio Carlo Alberto Takuo Sugaya; Stanford University Eray Turkel; Stanford University
presented by: Edoardo Grillo, Collegio Carlo Alberto
Strongly Symmetric Equilibria in Bandit Games
By Johannes Horner; Yale University Nicolas Klein; University of Montreal Sven Rady; University of Bonn
presented by: Nicolas Klein, University of Montreal
The use of conflict as a bargaining tool
By Santiago Sanchez-Pages; King's College London Anil Yildizparlak; Durham University Business School
presented by: Anil Yildizparlak, Durham University Business School
Session 57: Education 3 April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC0.01
Session Chair: Emma Gorman, Lancaster University
Can Affirmative Action Affect Major Choice?
By Fernanda Estevan; FGV EESP Thomas Gall; University of Southampton Louis-Philippe Morin; University of Ottawa
presented by: Thomas Gall, University of Southampton
Teacher Discretion in Educational Tracking
By Jaap Abbring; Tilburg University Renata Rabovic; University of Cambridge
presented by: Jaap Abbring, Tilburg University
The Causal Effects of School Bullying Victimisation as an Adolescent on Later Life Outcomes
By Emma Gorman; Lancaster University Colm Harmon; University of Sydney Silvia Mendolia; University of Wollongong Anita Staneva; The University of Sydney Ian Walker; Lancaster University
presented by: Emma Gorman, Lancaster University
Session 58: Family Economics April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.03
Session Chair: Yifan Kang, University of Ottawa
Parents' behavioural response to conflict
By Cheti Nicoletti; University of York Emma Tominey; University of York Valentina Tonei; University of York
presented by: Valentina Tonei, University of York
The Impact of Unemployment on Child Maltreatment in the United States
By Daniel Brown; University of Oxford Elisabetta De Cao; London School of Economics
presented by: Elisabetta De Cao, London School of Economics
Early-life Adverse Shocks, Son Preference and Gender Inequalities In Later life
By Wei Huang; National University of Singapore Wei Luo; HKUST Albert Park; HKUST
presented by: Wei Luo, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Sex Ratios, Sexual Infidelity, and Sexually Transmitted Infections: Evidence from the United Kingdom and Wales
By Yifan Kang; University of Ottawa
presented by: Yifan Kang, University of Ottawa
Session 59: Finance: Theory April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.17
Session Chair: Lukas Voellmy, Study Center Gerzensee (Swiss National Bank foundation)
Blockholder Disclosure Thresholds and Hedge Fund Activism
By Dan Bernhardt; University of Illinois Guillem Ordonez-Calafi; University of Bristol
presented by: Guillem Ordonez-Calafi, University of Bristol
Endogenous Market Structure: Over-the-Counter versus Exchange Trading
By Ji Hee Yoon; University College London
presented by: Ji Hee Yoon, University College London
Preventing Bank Panics with Fees and Gates
By Lukas Voellmy; Study Center Gerzensee (Swiss National Bank)
presented by: Lukas Voellmy, Study Center Gerzensee (Swiss National Bank foundation)
Session 60: Topics in Empirical Finance 1 April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.18
Session Chair: Simone Emiliozzi, Banca d'Italia
Detecting Regimes of Predictability in the U.S. Equity Premium
By Robert Sollis; Newcastle University
presented by: Robert Sollis, Newcastle University
Regularising the factor zoo with OWL: a Correlation-Robust Machine Learning Approach
By Chuanping Sun; Queen Mary, University of London
presented by: Chuanping Sun, Queen Mary, University of London
Global Market Inefficiencies
By Sohnke Bartram; University of Warwick Mark Grinblatt; UCLA Anderson
presented by: Sohnke Bartram, University of Warwick
News and Consumer Card Payments
By Guerino Ardizzi; Banca d'Italia Simone Emiliozzi; Banca d'Italia Juri Marcucci Libero Monteforte; Parliamentary Budget Office
presented by: Simone Emiliozzi, Banca d'Italia
Session 61: Forward Guidance April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.13
Session Chair: Nikolaos Kokonas, University of Bath
Interest Rate Spreads and Forward Guidance
By Christian Bredemeier; University of Cologne Christoph Kaufmann; European Central Bank Andreas Schabert; University of Cologne
presented by: Christoph Kaufmann, European Central Bank
The Signalling Channel of Negative Interest Rates
By Oliver de Groot; University of St Andrews Alexander Haas; DIW Berlin
presented by: Alexander Haas, DIW Berlin
Central Bank Communication and Inflation
By Nikolaos Kokonas; University of Bath
presented by: Nikolaos Kokonas, University of Bath
Session 62: Gender Gap 1 April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.05
Session Chair: Estefania Galvan, Aix-Marseille University
Working At Home and the Female Wage Penalty: Flexible Working Arrangements Can Be Costly
By Amairisa Kouki; Royal Holloway University of London Robert Sauer; Royal Holloway, University of London
presented by: Amairisa Kouki, Royal Holloway University of London
Sending Women Off-Track: General versus Job-Specific Skills and Gender Gaps in the Labor Market
By Cristina Bellés Obrero; University of Mannheim Emma Duchini; University of Warwick
presented by: Cristina Bellés Obrero, University of Mannheim
The Gender Gap in Earnings Between and Within Firms: Evidence from Linked Employer-Employee Data
By Alessandra Casarico; Universita' Bocconi Salvatore Lattanzio; University of Cambridge
presented by: Salvatore Lattanzio, University of Cambridge
Gender norms and labour supply: Identifying heterogeneous patterns across groups of women
By Estefania Galvan; Aix-Marseille University Cecilia Garcia-Penalosa; Aix Marseille University
presented by: Estefania Galvan, Aix-Marseille University
Session 63: Growth and Structural Change April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.06
Session Chair: Antonin Bergeaud, Banque de France
Rural exodus and fertility at the time of industrialization
By Thomas Baudin; IESEG School of Management Robert Stelter; Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
presented by: Thomas Baudin, IESEG School of Management
A theory of structural change that can fit the data.
By Simon Alder; University of North Carolina at Chapel H Timo Boppart; Stockholm University Andreas Mueller; University of Essex
presented by: Andreas Mueller, University of Essex
The Inverted-U Relationship Between Credit Access and Productivity Growth
By Antonin Bergeaud; Banque de France Philippe Aghion; College de France Gilbert CETTE; Banque de France Remy Lecat; Banque de France Helene Maghion; Sciences Po
presented by: Antonin Bergeaud, Banque de France
Session 64: Health Policy April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.02
Session Chair: Elena Lucchese, University of Bologna
Inequality in Life Expectancies Across Europe
By Radim Bohacek Jesus Bueren; cemfi Laura Crespo; Bank of Spain Pedro Mira; CEMFI Josep Pijoan-Mas; CEMFI
presented by: Josep Pijoan-Mas, CEMFI
Are Public Hospitals Overcrowded? Evidence from Trauma and Orthopaedics in England
By Thomas Hoe; Cornell University
presented by: Thomas Hoe, Cornell University
Effects of Market Structure and Patient Choice on Hospital Quality for Elective Patients
By Giuseppe Moscelli; University of Surrey Hugh Gravelle; University of York Luigi Siciliani; University of York
presented by: Giuseppe Moscelli, University of Surrey
Ambulances get lost: the problem of patient localization in emergency
By Elena Lucchese; University of Bologna
presented by: Elena Lucchese, University of Bologna
Session 65: IO: Regulation April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.09
Session Chair: Oleksandr Talavera, University of Birmingham
CARTEL BREAKDOWN AND MINORITY SHARE ACQUISITION
By Niklas Duerr; ZEW Mannheim
presented by: Niklas Duerr, ZEW Mannheim
Organizing competition for the market
By Elisabetta Iossa; University of Rome Tor Vergata Patrick Rey; Toulouse School of Economics Michael Waterson; U Warwick
presented by: Michael Waterson, U Warwick
Approximating demand dynamics in antitrust policy
By Alan Crawford; Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
presented by: Alan Crawford, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Street-level bureaucracy: best to be grey (or silver) on Friday, in Halifax
By shaun hargreaves heap; King's College London Oleksandr Talavera; University of Birmingham
presented by: Oleksandr Talavera, University of Birmingham
Session 66: Distributional Issues in Developing Economies April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC0.02
Session Chair: Arpita Chatterjee, University of New South Wales
Impact of Conditional Cash Transfer Program on Female Labor Force Participation: Evidence from Randomized Trial in Indonesia
By Ana Noveria; Newcastle University
presented by: Ana Noveria, Newcastle University
Hiding with your Feet: Agricultural Plots, Labor Allocation, and Income Hiding in Ethiopia
By Joshua Merfeld; New York University
presented by: Joshua Merfeld, New York University
Aspirations and educational poverty traps across generations
By Jing You; Renmin University of China Katsushi Imai; University of Manchester
presented by: Katsushi Imai, University of Manchester
Is Better Access to Markets a Substitute for Educated Fathers? Evidence from Intergenerational Schooling Persistence in Rural India
By Reshad Ahsan; University of Melbourne Arpita Chatterjee; University of New South Wales M. Shahe Emran; Initiative for Policy Dialogue at Columb
presented by: Arpita Chatterjee, University of New South Wales
Session 67: Macro: Fiscal Policy April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.11
Session Chair: Dimitrios Bermperoglou, Kiel Institute for the World Economy
Monetary and Fiscal Policy Interactions in an Emerging Open Economy: A Non-Ricardian DSGE Approach
By Aliya Algozhina; University of Economics, Prague
presented by: Aliya Algozhina, University of Economics, Prague
Understanding and Confronting Uncertainty: Revisions to UK Government Expenditure Plans
By Jagjit Chadha; National Institute of Economic & Soc Res Arno Hantzsche; NIESR Thomas Lazarowicz; NIESR Adrian Pabst; University of Kent Garry Young; NIESR
presented by: Thomas Lazarowicz, NIESR
State-dependent Fiscal Policy across the Financial Cycle
By Dimitrios Bermperoglou; Kiel Institute for the World Economy
presented by: Dimitrios Bermperoglou, Kiel Institute for the World Economy
Session 68: Management Practices and Productivity April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC0.03
Session Chair: Alex Bryson, UCL
Management Practices and Productivity in UK Production and Services Industries
By Gaganan Awano; Office for National Statistics Russell Black; ONS Nicholas Bloom; Stanford University Ted Dolby; ONS Paul Mizen; University of Nottingham Rebecca Riley; National Institute of Economic and Social Research Tatsuro Senga; Queen Mary University of London Jenny Vyas; ONS Philip Wales; Official for National Statistics
presented by: Russell Black, ONS
Picking from the top or shedding the bottom? Personnel management, worker quality and firm productivity
By Christopher Cornwell; University of Georgia Ian Schmutte; University of Georgia Daniela Scur; Massachussets Institute of Technology
presented by: Daniela Scur, Massachussets Institute of Technology
Public Sector HRM: Does It Work?
By Alex Bryson; UCL Michael White; University of Westminster
presented by: Alex Bryson, UCL
Session 69: Peer Effects April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC0.04
Session Chair: Elena Lisauskaite, Royal Holloway, University of London
Do Performance Ranks Increase Productivity? Evidence from a Field Experiment
By Anik Ashraf; LMU Munich
presented by: Anik Ashraf, LMU Munich
Achievement Peer Effects in Small Study Teams
By Renata Rabovic; University of Cambridge
presented by: Renata Rabovic, University of Cambridge
Can Better Peers Signal Less Success? The Disruptive Effect of Perceived Rank on Career Investment
By Rafael Ribas; University of Amsterdam Breno Sampaio; UFPE Giuseppe Trevisan; UFPE
presented by: Rafael Ribas, University of Amsterdam
Peer Diversity, College Performance and Educational Choices
By Arnaud Chevalier; Royal Holloway, University of London Ingo Isphording; IZA - Institute of Labor Economics Elena Lisauskaite; Royal Holloway, University of London
presented by: Elena Lisauskaite, Royal Holloway, University of London
Session 70: Politics and Development 2 April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.07
Session Chair: David Gomtsyan, Higher School of Economics
Oil Price Shocks, Protest and the Shadow Economy
By Phoebe W. Ishak; University of Hamburg
presented by: Phoebe W. Ishak, University of Hamburg
Election Cycles in Public Credit: Credit Provision and Default Rates in Pakistan
By Naseem Faraz; Clark University Marc Rockmore; Clark University
presented by: Naseem Faraz, Clark University
Partisanship as Tradition: Critical Junctures, Collective Memory and Persistent Party Identification
By CEMAL EREN ARBATLI; HIGHER SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS David Gomtsyan; Higher School of Economics
presented by: David Gomtsyan, Higher School of Economics
Session 71: Taxation and Development April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.04
Session Chair: John Spray, Cambridge University
Taxation and Supply Chains: Evidence from Value-Added Taxes in West Bengal
By Lucie Gadenne; Warwick Tushar Nandi; CSSS, Calcutta Roland Rathelot; University of Warwick
presented by: Roland Rathelot, University of Warwick
Building State and Citizen: How Tax Collection in Congo Engenders Citizen Engagement with the State
By Jonathan Weigel; LSE
presented by: Jonathan Weigel, LSE
Taxation, Information and Withholding: Evidence from Costa Rica
By Anne Brockmeyer; World Bank Marco Hernandez; World Bank
presented by: Anne Brockmeyer, World Bank
Networks, Bottlenecks and Market Power
By Vasco Carvalho; U of Cambridge Matthew Elliott; University of Cambridge John Spray; Cambridge University
presented by: John Spray, Cambridge University
Session 72: Trade: Empirical Analysis 1 April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.21
Session Chair: Hongsong Zhang, University of Hong Kong
Roadways, Input Sourcing, and Patterns of Specialization
By Esteban Jaimovich; University of Surrey
presented by: Esteban Jaimovich, University of Surrey
Trade Liberalization and Domestic Vertical Integration: Evidence from China
By Qing Liu; University of International Business and Economics Larry Qiu; University of Hong Kong CHAOQUN ZHAN; Sun Yat-sen University
presented by: CHAOQUN ZHAN, Sun Yat-sen University
Markups, Quality, and Trade Costs
By Natalie Chen; Warwick University Luciana Juvenal; International Monetary Fund
presented by: Natalie Chen, Warwick University
What You Import Matters: Capital versus Intermediate Goods
By Jiawei Mo; The University of Hong Kong Larry Qiu; University of Hong Kong Hongsong Zhang; University of Hong Kong Xiaoyu Dong; The University of Hong Kong
presented by: Hongsong Zhang, University of Hong Kong
Session 73: Transmission of Shocks April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.20
Session Chair: Tomasz Michalski, HEC Paris
Local Interactions in a Market with Heterogeneous Expectations
By Mikhail Anufriev; University of Technology Sydney Andrea Giovannetti; University of Technology Sydney Valentyn Panchenko; University of New South Wales
presented by: Andrea Giovannetti, University of Technology Sydney
Are Optimum Currency Areas Endogenous? Evidence from the Italian and German Unifications
By Roger Vicquéry; London School of Economics
presented by: Roger Vicquéry, London School of Economics
Financial Constraints and Propagation of Shocks in Production Networks
By Banu Demir; Bilkent University Beata Javorcik; Department of Economics Tomasz Michalski; HEC Paris Evren Ors; HEC Paris
presented by: Tomasz Michalski, HEC Paris
Session 74: Wage Determination 1 April 16, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.01
Session Chair: Xiaocheng Hu, University of Southampton
Unemployment Insurance and Learning: Evidence from Reservation Wages
By Patrick Arni; University of Bristol and IZA, CESifo Yanos Zylberberg; University of Bristol
presented by: Patrick Arni, University of Bristol and IZA, CESifo
The Bite of Collective Contracts in Italy and Spain: Evidence from the Metalworking Industry
By Effrosyni Adamopoulou; University of Mannheim Ernesto Villanueva; Banco de España
presented by: Effrosyni Adamopoulou, University of Mannheim
Wage Rigidity and Collective Wage Agreements Evidence from French Micro Data
By Erwan Gautier; Banque de France Sébastien Roux; INSEE and CREST Milena Suarez; INSEE-CREST
presented by: Sébastien Roux, INSEE and CREST
Subjective Performance Evaluation in a Multi-tasking Environment: a Firm-level Experiment in China
By Xiaocheng Hu; University of Southampton Thomas Gall; University of Southampton Michael Vlassopoulos; University of Southampton
presented by: Xiaocheng Hu, University of Southampton
Session 75: IFS Special Session: The Returns to Higher Education April 16, 2019 17:00 to 18:30 Oculus OC0.02
Session Chair: Kevin Stange, University of Michigan
The value added of UK universities
By Anna Vignoles; University of Cambridge
presented by: Anna Vignoles, University of Cambridge
The returns to attending university vs. not going
By Jack Britton; Institute for Fiscal Studies
presented by: Jack Britton, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Returns to Higher Education and Non-Cognitive Skills
By Gerda Buchmueller; Lancaster University Ian Walker; Lancaster University
presented by: Ian Walker, Lancaster University
Why is Math Cheaper than English (in the US)? Understanding Cost Differences in Higher Education
By Fernando Furquim; University of Michigan Steven Hemelt; University of North Carolina at Chapel H John Sawyer Andrew Simon; University of Michigan Kevin Stange; University of Michigan
presented by: Kevin Stange, University of Michigan
Session 76: Health Behaviours April 16, 2019 17:00 to 18:30 Oculus OC1.01
Session Chair: Michele Belot, University of Edinburgh, EUI
Smoking, Information and Education: Evidence from the 1962 report by the Royal College of Physicians
By Jonathan James; University of Bath
presented by: Jonathan James, University of Bath
Weight report cards: help or harm in preventing childhood obesity? Evidence from the UK
By Yuliya Kazakova; University of Essex Birgitta Rabe; University of Essex
presented by: Yuliya Kazakova, University of Essex
The impact of Universal Infant Free School Meals on child body weight outcomes
By Angus Holford; University of Essex Birgitta Rabe; University of Essex
presented by: Angus Holford, University of Essex
The Formation and Malleability of Dietary Habits: A Field Experiment with Low Income Families
By Michele Belot; University of Edinburgh, EUI Noémi Berlin; Paris 1 University Jonathan James; University of Bath Valeria Skafida; University of Edinburgh
presented by: Michele Belot, University of Edinburgh, EUI
Session 77: Child Care and Health April 16, 2019 17:00 to 18:30 Oculus OC1.09
Session Chair: Bettina Siflinger, Tilburg University
Effects of Universal Child Care on Long-Run Health
By Anne-Lise Breivik; University of Bergen Emilia Del Bono; University of Essex Julie Riise; University of Bergen
presented by: Anne-Lise Breivik, University of Bergen
The health effects of early interventions: Evidence from Sure Start
By Sarah Cattan; Institute for Fiscal Studies Gabriella Conti Christine Farquharson; Institute for Fiscal Studies Rita Ginja; University of Bergen
presented by: Christine Farquharson, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Childcare - A safety net for children?
By Aino-Maija Aalto; Uppsala University Eva Mork; University of Uppsala Anna Sjögren; IFAU Helena Svaleryd; Uppsala University
presented by: Eva Mork, University of Uppsala
The Effects of Day Care on Health During Childhood: Evidence by Age
By Bettina Siflinger; Tilburg University Gerard van den Berg; University of Bristol
presented by: Bettina Siflinger, Tilburg University
Session 78: Bank of England Special Session: Preferred Habitat Investors and Unconventional Monetary Policy April 16, 2019 17:00 to 18:30 Oculus OC0.01
Session Chair: David Miles, Imperial College, London
Official demand for US debt: Implications for US real rates
By Iryna Kaminska; Bank of England Gabriele Zinna; Bank of Italy
presented by: Iryna Kaminska, Bank of England
Preferred habitat investors in the UK gilt market
By Julia Giese; Bank of England Michael Joyce; Bank of England Jack Meaning; Bank of England Jack Worlidge; Bank of England
presented by: Jack Meaning, Bank of England
Quantitative easing and preferred habitat investors in the euro area bond market
By Martijn Boermans; De Nederlandsche Bank Robert Vermeulen; De Nederlandsche Bank
presented by: Martijn Boermans, De Nederlandsche Bank
Do market segmentation and preferred habitat theories hold in Japan? Quantifying stock and flow effects of bond purchases
By Nao Sudo; Bank of Japan Masaki Tanaka; Bank of Japan
presented by: Masaki Tanaka, Bank of Japan
Discussant:   Dimitri Vayanos, London School of Economics
Session 79: ESCoE & Data Science Campus Special Session: Economic Measurement with Big Data April 16, 2019 17:00 to 18:30 Oculus OC0.04
Session Chair: Chris Giles, Financial TImes
An open and data-driven taxonomy of skills extracted from online job adverts
By Jyldyz Djumalieva; Nesta Cath Sleeman; Nesta
presented by: Jyldyz Djumalieva, Nesta
Discussant:   Sandra McNally, University of Surrey
Large-scale real world financial transaction microdata for national and local economic indicators
By Louisa Nolan; UK Office for National Statistics Oguz Sebnem; UK Office for National Statistics
presented by: Louisa Nolan, UK Office for National Statistics
Discussant:   Garry Young, Director of Macroeconomic Modelling and Forecasting, NIESR
Making text count for macroeconomics: what can UK daily newspapers tell us about the future of the economy?
By Eleni Kalamara; King's College London Sujit Kapadia; European Central Bank George Kapetanios; King's College London Chris Redl; Bank of England Arthur Turrell; Bank of England
presented by: Eleni Kalamara, King's College London
Discussant:   Grant Fitzner, Chief Economist, UK Office for National Statistics
Session 80: Econometrics Journal Special Session: Econometrics of Panel Data April 16, 2019 17:00 to 18:30 Oculus OC1.05
Session Chair: Jaap Abbring, Tilburg University
Panel Models with Factor Structure
By Ivan Fernandez-Val; Boston University
presented by: Ivan Fernandez-Val, Boston University
Point-Identification in Simple Dynamic Binary Outcome Models
By Bo Honoré; Princeton University
presented by: Bo Honoré, Princeton University
Session 81: Aggregate Labour Market Fluctuations April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC1.04
Session Chair: Timm Marc Prein, University of Konstanz
Long-term Unemployment Dynamics and Unemployment Insurance Extensions
By Similan Rujiwattanapong; Aarhus University
presented by: Similan Rujiwattanapong, Aarhus University
The Impact of Unemployment Insurance on the Cyclicality of Labour Force Participation
By Ran Gu; University Of Essex
presented by: Ran Gu, University Of Essex
Optimized Unemployment Benefits and Market Deregulation
By Oluwaseyi Vincent; University of York Michal Horvath; University of York
presented by: Oluwaseyi Vincent, University of York
Persistent Unemployment, Sovereign Debt Crises, and the Impact of Haircuts
By Timm Marc Prein; University of Konstanz
presented by: Timm Marc Prein, University of Konstanz
Session 82: Consumption and Household Behaviour April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC1.09
Session Chair: Alexander Wolf, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Choices of dominated mortgage products by UK consumers
By Zanna Iscenko; UCL and Financial Conduct Authority
presented by: Zanna Iscenko, UCL and Financial Conduct Authority
A structural analysis of the decline of home-cooked food
By Valerie Lechene; University College London
presented by: Valerie Lechene, University College London
The Saturation of Spending Diversity and the Truth about Mr Brown and Mrs Jones
By Christian Kiedaisch; Université de Namur Andreas Chai; Griffith University Nicholas Rohde; Griffith University
presented by: Andreas Chai, Griffith University
Uniform Sharing
By Alexander Wolf; Institute for Fiscal Studies
presented by: Alexander Wolf, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Session 83: Economic History April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC1.08
Session Chair: Alessandro Belmonte, University of Warwick & IMT Lucca
The impact of the first professional police forces on crime
By Anna Bindler; University of Gothenburg Randi Hjalmarsson; University of Gothenburg
presented by: Anna Bindler, University of Gothenburg
Mobility and Mobilisation: Railways and the Spread of Social Movements
By Eric Melander; University of Warwick
presented by: Eric Melander, University of Warwick
Fading Legacies: Human Capital in the Aftermath of the Partitions of Poland
By Andreas Backhaus; LMU Munich
presented by: Andreas Backhaus, LMU Munich
From Italianization to Germanization: Division of Labor, Economic Rents, and Anti-German Attitudes in South Tyrol
By Alessandro Belmonte; University of Warwick & IMT Lucca
presented by: Alessandro Belmonte, University of Warwick & IMT Lucca
Session 84: Economic Theory: Information April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.18
Session Chair: Christoph Siemroth, University of Essex
Competition for Attention in the News Media Market
By Heng Chen; The University of Hong Kong Wing Suen; The University of Hong Kong
presented by: Wing Suen, The University of Hong Kong
Independent versus Collective Expertise
By Emiliano Catonini; Higher School of Economics Andrey Kurbatov; INSEAD Sergey Stepanov; National Research University Higher School of Economics
presented by: Sergey Stepanov, National Research University Higher School of Economics
Delegation as a signal: implicit communication with full cooperation
By Joanna Franaszek; European University Institute
presented by: Joanna Franaszek, European University Institute
The informational content of prices when policy makers react to financial markets
By Christoph Siemroth; University of Essex
presented by: Christoph Siemroth, University of Essex
Session 85: Education and Health April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC0.03
Session Chair: Jan Fidrmuc, Brunel University
Reducing Mental Health Inequality in Disadvantaged Students
By Roel Freriks; University of Groningen Jochen Mierau; University of Groningen
presented by: Roel Freriks, University of Groningen
School health programs: Education, health and welfare dependency of young adults
By Signe Abrahamsen; University of Bergen Rita Ginja; University of Bergen Julie Riise; University of Bergen
presented by: Rita Ginja, University of Bergen
School Tracking and Mental Health
By Petri Böckerman; JSBE, Labour Institute for Economic Research and IZA Mika Haapanen; University of Jyväskylä Christopher Jepsen; University College Dublin, IZA, and CES-Ifo Alexandra Roulet; INSEAD
presented by: Mika Haapanen, University of Jyväskylä
Education and Mental Health
By Mehmet Ali Eryurt; Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies Mustafa Özer; KİLİS YEDİ ARALIK UNIVERSITY Jan Fidrmuc; Brunel University
presented by: Jan Fidrmuc, Brunel University
Session 86: Education: Allocation of Teachers and Students April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC0.02
Session Chair: Olga Meshcheriakova, Maastricht University
Deregulating teacher labour markets
By Ellen Greaves; University of Bristol Simon Burgess; University of Bristol Richard Murphy; University of Texas at Austin
presented by: Ellen Greaves, University of Bristol
Preference Estimation in Centralized College Admissions from Reported Lists
By Hayri Arslan; Queen's University
presented by: Hayri Arslan, Queen's University
Teacher Quality or Quantity? An approach to the efficient allocation of the educational wage bill
By Ana Hidalgo-Cabrillana; Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Gonzalo Zunino; Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
presented by: Ana Hidalgo-Cabrillana, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Schools without boundaries: Comparing externalities of good and bad primary schools in free school choice system
By Lex Borghans; Maastricht University Mike Langen; Maastricht University Olga Meshcheriakova; Maastricht University Juan Palacios; Maastricht University
presented by: Olga Meshcheriakova, Maastricht University
Session 87: Empirical Finance: Europe April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.19
Session Chair: Vu Tran, Swansea University
Loan to Bond Substitution: An Empirical Analysis on the Functioning of the Substitution Channel for Eurozone Firms
By Francesco Ruggiero; Federico II University on Napoli
presented by: Francesco Ruggiero, Federico II University on Napoli
May the force be with you: Exit barriers, governance shocks, and profitability sclerosis in banking
By Felix Noth
presented by: Felix Noth,
Bank Competition for Wholesale Funding: Evidence from Corporate Deposits
By Inaki Aldasoro; BIS Florian Balke; Goethe University Frankfurt Andreas Barth; Goethe University Frankfurt Egemen Eren; BIS
presented by: Andreas Barth, Goethe University Frankfurt
Impacts of social media on financial markets: Evidence from FTSE 100 single-listed and dual-listed stocks
By Rui Fan; Swansea University Oleksandr Talavera; University of Birmingham Vu Tran; Swansea University
presented by: Vu Tran, Swansea University
Session 88: Environmental Policy April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC1.02
Session Chair: Ron Chan, University of Manchester
The Global Welfare Incidence of Carbon Pricing: Evidence from Trade
By Lutz Sager; London School of Economics and Political Science
presented by: Lutz Sager, London School of Economics and Political Science
Pigou pushes preferences: decarbonisation options when preferences are endogenous
By Linus Mattauch Cameron Hepburn; University of Oxford Nicholas Stern
presented by: Linus Mattauch,
Regulatory Spillover and Climate Co-benefits: Evidence from the New Source Review
By Ron Chan; University of Manchester Yichen Christy Zhou; Clemson University
presented by: Ron Chan, University of Manchester
Session 89: Growth and Development April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC0.01
Session Chair: Joël Cariolle, Fondation pour les études et recherches sur le développement international
Endogenous markups, input misallocation and geographical supplier access
By Gregor Singer; London School of Economics
presented by: Gregor Singer, London School of Economics
Growth Accelerations Strategies
By Alessio Terzi; Bruegel
presented by: Alessio Terzi, Bruegel
Corporate Governance and Phases of Development
By Maurizio Iacopetta; OFCE/Sciences Po and SKEMA Business School Pietro Peretto; Duke University
presented by: Maurizio Iacopetta, OFCE/Sciences Po and SKEMA Business School
Digital vulnerability and the local performance of firms in developing countries
By Joël Cariolle; Fondation pour les études et recherches sur le développement international Maelan Le Goff; Banque de France Olivier Santoni; FERDI
presented by: Joël Cariolle, Fondation pour les études et recherches sur le développement international
Session 90: Housing April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC1.07
Session Chair: Fei Ding,
Time-varying supply elasticities and US housing cycles
By Knut Are Aastveit; Norges Bank Bruno Albuquerque; Ghent University Andre Anundsen; Norges Bank
presented by: Knut Are Aastveit, Norges Bank
The 2015 European Refugee Crisis and Residential Housing Rents in Germany
By Kathleen Kürschner Rauck; Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg Michael Kvasnicka; Otto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg
presented by: Kathleen Kürschner Rauck, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Asymmetric effects of monetary policy in regional housing markets
By Andre Anundsen; Norges Bank Knut Are Aastveit; Norges Bank
presented by: Andre Anundsen, Norges Bank
Housing Prices with Heterogeneous Information: Learning from Rental Prices
By Fei Ding
presented by: Fei Ding,
Session 91: Intergenerational Mobility April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC1.01
Session Chair: Enrico Rubolino, University of Essex
The Long-Term Labor Market Effects of Parental Unemployment
By Bernhard Schmidpeter; University of Essex
presented by: Bernhard Schmidpeter, University of Essex
Skill-biased Technical Change and Intergenerational Mobility
By Imran Aziz; York University
presented by: Imran Aziz, York University
Network effects in an intergenerational mobility model
By Michele Bavaro; Università di Roma Tor Vergata Fabrizio Patriarca; University of Roma Tre
presented by: Michele Bavaro, Università di Roma Tor Vergata
Knocking on parents' doors: Regulation and intergenerational mobility
By Sauro Mocetti; Bank of Italy Giacomo Roma; Banca d'Italia Enrico Rubolino; University of Essex
presented by: Enrico Rubolino, University of Essex
Session 92: Topics in Labour Economics April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC1.03
Session Chair: Jingcheng Fu, University of Nottingham
Are Shorter Temporary Contracts Worse Stepping Stones? Evidence from a 2015 Reform in the Dutch Labour Market
By Kun Zheng; Shandong University
presented by: Kun Zheng, Shandong University
Willing To Pay For Security: A discrete choice experiment to analyse labour supply preferences
By Nikhil Datta; University College London
presented by: Nikhil Datta, University College London
Labour Market Reform and Firm-level Employment Adjustment
By Feicheng Wang; University of Göttingen
presented by: Feicheng Wang, University of Göttingen
Meeting and matching: New evidence on marketplace search in the labour market
By Martyn Andrews; University of Manchester Jingcheng Fu; University of Nottingham Richard Upward; University of Nottingham
presented by: Jingcheng Fu, University of Nottingham
Session 93: Macro: Institutions and Rents April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.08
Session Chair: Andrea Camilli, University of Bath
Innovate to Lead or Innovate to Prevail: When do Monopolistic Rents Induce Growth?
By Roberto Piazza; International Monetary Fund Yu Zheng; Queen Mary University of London
presented by: Yu Zheng, Queen Mary University of London
Modeling rent seeking activities: quality of institutions, macroeconomic performance, and the economic crisis
By Tryfonas Christou; Athens University of Economics and Business Apostolis Philippopoulos; Athens University of Economics and Busin Vanghelis Vassilatos; Athens University of Economics and Busin
presented by: Tryfonas Christou, Athens University of Economics and Business
Labor market institutions and homeownership
By Andrea Camilli; University of Bath
presented by: Andrea Camilli, University of Bath
Session 94: Macroprudential Policy April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.09
Session Chair: Dennis Reinhardt, Bank of England
Back to the Real Economy: The Effects of Risk Perception Shocks on the Term Premium and Bank Lending
By Kristina Bluwstein; Bank of England Julieta Yung; Bates College
presented by: Kristina Bluwstein, Bank of England
Taking Away the Punch Bowl: Monetary Policy and Financial Instability
By Kevin Sheedy; London School of Economics
presented by: Kevin Sheedy, London School of Economics
Macroprudential FX Regulations: Shifting the Snowbanks of FX Vulnerability?
By Toni Ahnert; Bank of Canada Kristin Forbes; MIT Christian Friedrich; Bank of Canada Dennis Reinhardt; Bank of England
presented by: Dennis Reinhardt, Bank of England
Session 95: Migration April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC0.04
Session Chair: Cristina Tealdi, Heriot-Watt University
Gender Differences in Labour Supply Responses to Income Tax Free and Bracket Expansions and Migration
By Panayiota Lyssiotou; University of Cyprus
presented by: Panayiota Lyssiotou, University of Cyprus
Immigration-Induced Labor Supply Shocks and the Adjustment of Local Automation Innovation
By Alexander Danzer; KU Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, IZA, CReAM, and CESifo Carsten Feuerbaum; KU Eichstätt-Ingolstadt Fabian Gaessler; MPI for Innovation and Competition
presented by: Carsten Feuerbaum, KU Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
Similar People
By Birthe Larsen; Copenhagen Business School
presented by: Birthe Larsen, Copenhagen Business School
Who gains and loses from migration? Theory and an application to Italy
By Davide Fiaschi; University of Pisa Angela Parenti; University of Pisa Cristina Tealdi; Heriot-Watt University
presented by: Cristina Tealdi, Heriot-Watt University
Session 96: Monetary Policy 2 April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.10
Session Chair: Jonathan Acosta Smith, Bank of England
Monetary policy and systemic risk
By Afshin Sabri; Aston University Enrico Onali; University of Nottingham dudley gilder
presented by: Afshin Sabri, Aston University
Unconventional Monetary Policy and Credit Rating Dynamics
By Nordine Abidi; European Central Bank Matteo Falagiarda; European Central Bank Ixart Miquel-Flores; European Central Bank
presented by: Nordine Abidi, European Central Bank
Interest Rates, Capital and Bank Risk-Taking
By Jonathan Acosta Smith; Bank of England
presented by: Jonathan Acosta Smith, Bank of England
Session 97: Panel Data Econometrics and Applications April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC1.06
Session Chair: Luis Candelaria, Warwick University
Latent Group Structures with Heterogeneous Distributions: Identification and Estimation
By Xuan Leng; Erasmus University Rotterdam Heng Chen; Bank of Canada Wendun Wang; Erasmus University Rotterdam
presented by: Wendun Wang, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Identifying Distributions in a Panel Model with Heteroskedasticity: An Application to Earnings Volatility
By Irene Botosaru; University of Bristol
presented by: Irene Botosaru, University of Bristol
Recovering Social Networks from Panel Data: Identification, Simulations and an Application
By Pedro CL Souza; University of Warwick Aureo de Paula; University College London Imran Rasul; University College London
presented by: Pedro CL Souza, University of Warwick
A Semiparametric Network Formation Model with Multiple Linear Fixed Effects
By Luis Candelaria; Warwick University
presented by: Luis Candelaria, Warwick University
Session 98: Political Economy: Voting April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.20
Session Chair: Aleksandra Peeva, German Institute for Economic Research and Humboldt University of Berlin
Financial Crisis, Creditor-Debtor Conflict, and Political Extremism
By Gyozo Gyongyosi; Kiel Institute for the World Economy
presented by: Gyozo Gyongyosi, Kiel Institute for the World Economy
The Effect of Recent Technological Change on U.S. Immigration Policy: Evidence from Congressional Roll Call Votes
By Bjoern Brey; University of Nottingham
presented by: Bjoern Brey, University of Nottingham
Did sanctions help Putin?
By Aleksandra Peeva; German Institute for Economic Research and Humboldt University of Berlin
presented by: Aleksandra Peeva, German Institute for Economic Research and Humboldt University of Berlin
Session 99: Social Preferences April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.11
Session Chair: Melanie Koch, DIW Berlin
Revealed Social Preferences
By Arthur Dolgopolov; George Mason University Mikhail Freer; Universite Libre de Bruxelles
presented by: Mikhail Freer, Universite Libre de Bruxelles
The Pizza Night Game: Efficiency, Conflict and Inequality in Tacit Bargaining Games with Focal Points
By Andrea Isoni; University of Warwick Robert Sugden; University of East Anglia Jiwei Zheng; University of East Anglia
presented by: Andrea Isoni, University of Warwick
Coupled Lotteries - A New Method to Analyze Inequality Aversion
By Melanie Koch; DIW Berlin
presented by: Melanie Koch, DIW Berlin
Session 100: Taxation: Theory April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.13
Session Chair: Matthew Rablen, Sheffield University
Are Minimum Wages and Income Taxes Complements or Substitutes?
By Shiv Dixit; University of Minnesota
presented by: Shiv Dixit, University of Minnesota
Entrepreneurship, Agency Frictions and Redistributive Capital Taxation
By Corina Boar; New York University Matthew Knowles; University of St Andrews
presented by: Matthew Knowles, University of St Andrews
Optimal Income Taxation and Commitment on the Labor Market
By Paweł Doligalski; University of Bristol
presented by: Paweł Doligalski, University of Bristol
Self-reporting and market structure
By Matthew Rablen; Sheffield University
presented by: Matthew Rablen, Sheffield University
Session 101: Theoretical IO April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.17
Session Chair: Anastasia Parakhonyak, Durham University
Repeat Consumer Search
By Alexei Parakhonya; University of Oxford Andrew Rhodes; Toulouse School of Economics
presented by: Alexei Parakhonya, University of Oxford
Dominant Value Margins and Networks
By Jay Pil Choi; Michigan State University Christodoulos Stefanadis; University of Piraeus
presented by: Christodoulos Stefanadis, University of Piraeus
Assessing Autonomous Algorithmic Collusion: Q-Learning Under Short-Run Price Commitments
By Timo Klein; University of Amsterdam
presented by: Timo Klein, University of Amsterdam
Showrooming in a market of tangible goods with heterogeneous agents
By Anastasia Parakhonyak; Durham University
presented by: Anastasia Parakhonyak, Durham University
Session 102: Trade: Empirical Analysis 2 April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Social Sciences s0.21
Session Chair: Marta Santamaria, Universitat Pompeu Fabra / BGSE
Weight gains from trade in foods: Evidence from Mexico
By Osea Giuntella; University of Pittsburgh Matthias Rieger; Erasmus University Rotterdam Lorenzo Rotunno; Aix-Marseille University
presented by: Lorenzo Rotunno, Aix-Marseille University
Technological Determinants of "Trade Shocks": Quasi-Experimental Evidence from France
By Clement Malgouyres; IPP Thierry Mayer; Sciences Po Clément Mazet-Sonilhac; Sciences Po Paris, Banque de France
presented by: Clément Mazet-Sonilhac, Sciences Po Paris, Banque de France
Bridging New Divides: The Impact of International Ethnic Linkages on Bilateral Trade in Africa
By Conrad Copeland; University of Bristol
presented by: Conrad Copeland, University of Bristol
The Gains from Reshaping Infrastructure: Evidence from the Division of Germany
By Marta Santamaria; Universitat Pompeu Fabra / BGSE
presented by: Marta Santamaria, Universitat Pompeu Fabra / BGSE
Session 103: Violence Against Women in Developing Economies April 17, 2019 9:00 to 10:30 Oculus OC1.05
Session Chair: Samantha Rawlings, University of Reading
Political Conflict and Domestic Violence in Nigeria
By Neha Hui; University of Reading
presented by: Neha Hui, University of Reading
Public Safety for Women: Is Regulation of Social Drinking Spaces Effective?
By Kanika Mahajan; Ashoka University
presented by: Kanika Mahajan, Ashoka University
Domestic violence and child mortality
By Samantha Rawlings; University of Reading Zahra Siddique; University of Bristol
presented by: Samantha Rawlings, University of Reading
Session 104: RES Women's Committee Special Session: Women Leaders in Economics April 17, 2019 12:15 to 13:15 Oculus OC1.05
Session Chair: Sarah Smith, Chair, RES Women's Committee
Discussants:      1 Rachel Griffith, RES President      2 Rain Newton-Smith, Chief Economist, CBI      3 Sue Holloway, RES Honorary Treasurer      4 Eliana La Ferrara, Bocconi University
Session 105: Brexit April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.05
Session Chair: Mustapha Douch, Aston University
Policy Uncertainty and Misallocation in Brexit UK
By Edoardo Palombo; Queen Mary University Renato Faccini; Queen Mary University
presented by: Edoardo Palombo, Queen Mary University
Renegotiation of Trade Agreements and Firm Exporting Decisions: Evidence from the impact of Brexit on UK Exports
By Meredith Crowley; University of Cambridge Oliver Exton; University of Cambridge Lu Han; University of Cambridge
presented by: Oliver Exton, University of Cambridge
The Trade Effects of the Brexit Announcement Shock
By Mustapha Douch; Aston University
presented by: Mustapha Douch, Aston University
Session 106: Corporate Finance: Empirical April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.13
Session Chair: Giovanni Veronese, Banca di Italia
Real Effects of Climate Policy: Financial Constraints and Spillovers
By Sohnke Bartram; University of Warwick Kewei Hou; The Ohio State University Sehoon Kim; University of Florida
presented by: Sohnke Bartram, University of Warwick
The Real Effects of Checks and Balances: Policy Uncertainty and Corporate Investment
By Anne DUQUERROY; Banque de France
presented by: Anne DUQUERROY, Banque de France
U.S. shale producers: a case of dynamic risk management?
By Fabrizio Ferriani; Banca d'Italia Giovanni Veronese; Banca di Italia
presented by: Giovanni Veronese, Banca di Italia
Session 107: Crime, Education, and the Labour Market April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC0.03
Session Chair: Emma Duchini, University of Warwick
Age in Cohort, School Indiscipline and Crime: Regression-Discontinuity Estimates for Queensland
By Tony Beatton; The University of Queensland michael kidd; rmit Matteo Sandi; CEP, LSE
presented by: Matteo Sandi, CEP, LSE
Exposure to crime and pupils' outcomes: evidence from London
By Elisa Facchetti; Queen Mary University of London
presented by: Elisa Facchetti, Queen Mary University of London
Asian Gold - Expected Returns to Crime and Thieves Behaviour
By Nils Braakmann; Newcastle University Arnaud Chevalier; Royal Holloway, University of London Tanya Wilson; University of Glasgow
presented by: Arnaud Chevalier, Royal Holloway, University of London
Charter Takeovers, "No Excuses" Strategy, and Youth Crime. Evidence from London Secondary School Academies
By Emma Duchini; University of Warwick Victor Lavy; University of Warwick Stephen Machin; LSE
presented by: Emma Duchini, University of Warwick
Session 108: Development Economics: Field Experiments April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC0.04
Session Chair: Serena Cocciolo, Stockholm University
Community Matters: Heterogeneous Impacts of a Sanitation Intervention
By Laura Abramovsky; Institute for Fiscal Studies britta augsburg; The Institute for Fiscal Studies Melanie Luhrmann; Royal Holloway, University of London Francisco Oteiza; University College London Juan Pablo Rud; Royal Holloway, University of London
presented by: britta augsburg, The Institute for Fiscal Studies
Informational shocks and street-food safety: A field study in urban India
By Gianmarco Daniele; Bocconi University Sulagna Mookerjee; Georgetown University SFS-Q Denni Tommasi; Monash University
presented by: Gianmarco Daniele, Bocconi University
Raising aspirations of boys and girls through role models? Evidence from a field experiment
By Jennifer Golan; The University of Manchester Jing You; Renmin University of China
presented by: Jennifer Golan, University of Bath
Experience of Inclusive Institutions and the Value of Participation: Experimental Evidence from Bangladesh
By Serena Cocciolo; Stockholm University
presented by: Serena Cocciolo, Stockholm University
Session 109: Discrimination April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.01
Session Chair: Shahir Safi, Aix-Marseille School of Economics
Pink Work: Same-Sex Marriage, Employment and Discrimination
By Dario Sansone; Georgetown University
presented by: Dario Sansone, Georgetown University
School Outcomes of Children Raised by Same-Sex Couples: Evidence from Administrative Panel Data
By Deni Mazrekaj; KU Leuven Kristof De Witte; KU Leuven Sofie Cabus; KU Leuven
presented by: Deni Mazrekaj, KU Leuven
Social mobility, inequality of opportunity and skin colour: the case of Mexico
By Luis Angel Monroy-Gómez-Franco; CUNY Roberto Velez-Grajales; Centro de Estudios Espinosa Yglesias Gaston Yalonetzky; University of Leeds
presented by: Gaston Yalonetzky, University of Leeds
The Weakness of Weak Ties in Referrals: An Obstacle for the Upwardly Mobile Black Men in the Private Sector
By Shahir Safi; Aix-Marseille School of Economics
presented by: Shahir Safi, Aix-Marseille School of Economics
Session 110: Economic Theory: Networks and Organisations April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.08
Session Chair: Dimitri Migrow, University of Calgary
Authority and Information Acquisition in Cheap Talk with Informational Interdependence
By Daniel Habermacher; The University of Warwick
presented by: Daniel Habermacher, The University of Warwick
Trading Networks with General Preferences
By Jan Christoph Schlegel; City, University of London
presented by: Jan Christoph Schlegel, City, University of London
Designing Organizations in Volatile Markets
By Shuo Liu; University of Zurich Dimitri Migrow; University of Calgary
presented by: Dimitri Migrow, University of Calgary
Session 111: Education 4 April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.04
Session Chair: Konstantina Maragkou, University of Sheffield
The Local Economic Impact of Universities: Evidence from UK Firms
By Anna Valero; LSE
presented by: Anna Valero, LSE
Are Chemists Good Bankers? Returns to the Match between Training and Occupation
By Dita Eckardt; London School of Economics
presented by: Dita Eckardt, London School of Economics
The causal effect of secondary school peers on educational aspirations
By Andrew Dickerson; University of Sheffield Konstantina Maragkou; University of Sheffield Steven McIntosh; University of Sheffield
presented by: Konstantina Maragkou, University of Sheffield
Session 112: Empirical IO 2 April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.10
Session Chair: Jia Xiang, The Pennsylvania State University
Productivity, prices and market shares in multiproduct firms
By Gianluca Antonecchia; Erasmus School of Economics
presented by: Gianluca Antonecchia, Erasmus School of Economics
Managerial education, productivity and technology choice: evidence from US mining colleges
By Michael Rubens; KU Leuven
presented by: Michael Rubens, KU Leuven
Concentration and Internet Advertising: The Rise of Buyer Power
By Francesco Decarolis; Einaudi Institute for Economics & Financ Gabriele Rovigatti; Universita' di Roma Tor Vergata
presented by: Gabriele Rovigatti, Bank of Italy
Quantifying the Welfare Cost of Adverse Selection in the Consumer Credit Card Market
By Jia Xiang; The Pennsylvania State University
presented by: Jia Xiang, The Pennsylvania State University
Session 113: Experimental Economics: Group Behaviour April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.09
Session Chair: Konstantin Homolka, Trier University
Groups and Socially Responsible Production: An Experiment with Farmers
By Martina Vecchi; University of Edinburgh
presented by: Martina Vecchi, University of Edinburgh
Conformity and adaptation in groups
By Gautam Bose; University of New South Wales Evgenia Dechter; University of New South Wales
presented by: Evgenia Dechter, UNSW
Revealing the Economic Consequences of Group Cohesion
By Simon Gächter; University of Nottingham Chris Starmer; University of Nottingham Fabio Tufano; University of Nottingham
presented by: Fabio Tufano, University of Nottingham
Little Lies and Blind Eyes – Experimental Evidence on Cheating and Task Performance in Work Groups
By Adrian Chadi; University of Konstanz Konstantin Homolka; Trier University
presented by: Konstantin Homolka, Trier University
Session 114: Gender Gap 2 April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.02
Session Chair: Carl Singleton, University of Reading
Female labour force participation and the gender wage gap in the UK
By Liza Benny; University of Essex Sonia Bhalotra; University of Essex Manuel Fernandez; University of Essex
presented by: Liza Benny, University of Essex
The gender gap in wage expectations
By Lukas Kiessling; University of Bonn
presented by: Lukas Kiessling, University of Bonn
Who works for whom and the UK gender pay gap
By Sarah Jewell; University of Reading GIOVANNI RAZZU; University of Reading Carl Singleton; University of Reading
presented by: Carl Singleton, University of Reading
Session 115: Health Measurement April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.03
Session Chair: Bernhard Dannemann, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg
The Cognitive Effects of Depression: Evidence from an Instrumental Variable Approach
By Mauricio Avendano Augustin decoulon; King's Business School, King's College London Vahé Nafilyan
presented by: Vahé Nafilyan,
On the Value of Birth Weight
By Damian Clarke; Universidad de Santiago de Chile Sonia Oreffice; University of Exeter Climent Quintana-Domeque; University of Exeter
presented by: Climent Quintana-Domeque, University of Exeter
Validating reports of poor subjective wellbeing against objective biomarkers
By Claryn Kung; Monash University
presented by: Claryn Kung, Monash University
The Educational Burden of ADHD: Evidence From Student Achievement Test Scores
By Bernhard Dannemann; Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg Erkan Gören; Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg
presented by: Bernhard Dannemann, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg
Session 116: Heterogeneous Agents in Macroeconomics April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.17
Session Chair: Adam Spencer, The University of Nottingham
Heterogeneous Spillovers of Housing Credit Policy
By Myroslav Pidkuyko; University of Manchester
presented by: Myroslav Pidkuyko, University of Manchester
The Costs of Mismatch
By Richard Holt; University of Edinburgh
presented by: Richard Holt, University of Edinburgh
Generalized Endogenous Grid Method for Models with a Default Option
By Youngsoo Jang; Shanghai University of Finance and Economics soyoung Lee
presented by: Youngsoo Jang, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
Policy Effects of International Taxation on Firm Dynamics and Capital Structure
By Adam Spencer; The University of Nottingham
presented by: Adam Spencer, The University of Nottingham
Session 117: Topics in Empirical Finance 2 April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.18
Session Chair: Belinda Tracey, Bank of England
Does Easing Controls on Foreign Commercial Borrowings boost Exporting Intensity of Indian Firms?
By Udichibarna Bose; University of Essex Sushanta Mallick; Queen Mary University of London Serafeim Tsoukas; University of Glasgow
presented by: Udichibarna Bose, University of Essex
FX funding shocks and cross-border lending: Fragmentation matters
By Matias Ossandon Busch; Halle Institute for Economic Research - Member of the Leibniz Association Fernando Eguren-Martin; Bank of England Dennis Reinhardt; Bank of England
presented by: Matias Ossandon Busch, Halle Institute for Economic Research - Member of the Leibniz Association
The Real Effects of Zombie Lending in Europe
By Belinda Tracey; Bank of England
presented by: Belinda Tracey, Bank of England
Session 118: Macro Finance April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.19
Session Chair: Tobias Foell, University of Cologne
Quantitative Easing and the Price-Liquidity Trade-Off
By Annukka Ristiniemi; Sveriges Riksbank Maximilian Freier; ECB Marien Ferdinandusse; European Central Bank
presented by: Maximilian Freier, ECB
The Interaction between Credit and Labour Market Frictions
By Yulia Moiseeva; University of St Andrews
presented by: Yulia Moiseeva, University of St Andrews
Employment and Wage Growth: The Role of Credit Supply
By Khalid Elfayoumi; Free University of Berlin and University of Michigan
presented by: Khalid Elfayoumi, Free University of Berlin and University of Michigan
Financial Constraints, Wage Rigidity, and the Labor Market
By Tobias Foell; University of Cologne
presented by: Tobias Foell, University of Cologne
Session 119: Macro: Inequality April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.21
Session Chair: Luís Bettoni, Insper
Distributional Imbalances and the U.S. Business Cycle
By Nikolaos Charalampidis; University of California, Irvine
presented by: Nikolaos Charalampidis, University of California, Irvine
Inequality and Relative Saving Rates at the Top
By Philipp Lieberknecht; Goethe University Frankfurt Philip Vermeulen; European Central Bank
presented by: Philip Vermeulen, European Central Bank
The distribution of income and the natural rate of interest
By Ansgar Rannenberg; National Bank of Belgium
presented by: Ansgar Rannenberg, National Bank of Belgium
The Effects of Public Sector Employment on Inequality and the Fiscal Multiplier
By Luís Bettoni; Insper Marcelo dos Santos; Insper
presented by: Luís Bettoni, Insper
Session 120: Marriage and Fertility April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.06
Session Chair: Selma Walther, University of Sussex
Career Women and the Durability of Marriage
By Andrew Newman; Boston University, CEPR Claudia Olivetti; Boston College
presented by: Andrew Newman, Boston University, CEPR
A History of Childlessness in Germany
By Thomas Baudin; IESEG School of Management Robert Stelter; Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
presented by: Thomas Baudin, IESEG School of Management
The Indelible Consequences of the Pill Scare in the UK and Norway
By Sonia Bhalotra; University of Essex Emilia Del Bono; University of Essex Marco Francesconi; Department of Economics Kjell Salvanes; NHH
presented by: Sonia Bhalotra, University of Essex
Fertility, Marriage and Labor Market Responses to Reductions in Mortality
By Sonia Bhalotra; University of Essex Atheendar Venkataramani; University of Pennsylvania Selma Walther; University of Sussex
presented by: Selma Walther, University of Sussex
Session 121: Measuring Welfare April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.07
Session Chair: Peter Howley, University of Leeds
Should We Discount the Welfare of Future Generations? Ramsey and Suppes versus Koopmans and Arrow
By Graciela Chichilnisky; Columbia University Peter Hammond; University of Warwick Nicholas Stern; London School of Economics
presented by: Peter Hammond, University of Warwick
A Democratic Measure of National Income Growth for the United Kingdom, 2006-2015. Methods and Estimates
By Andrew Aitken; National Institute of Economic & Social Research
presented by: Andrew Aitken, National Institute of Economic & Social Research
Towards a Framework for Time Use, Welfare and Household-centric Economic Measurement
By Diane Coyle; University of Cambridge Leonard Nakamura; Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
presented by: Diane Coyle, University of Cambridge
Immigration and self-reported well-being in England
By Peter Howley; University of Leeds
presented by: Peter Howley, University of Leeds
Session 122: Media and Social Media April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC0.02
Session Chair: Sandra García-Uribe, Banco de España
Fanning the Flames of Hate: Social Media and Hate Crime
By Karsten Müller; University of Warwick Carlo Schwarz; University of Warwick
presented by: Carlo Schwarz, University of Warwick
The Economics of Social Media Stars: An Empirical Investigation of Stardom, Popularity, and Success on YouTube
By Sophia Gaenssle; Ilmenau University of Technology
presented by: Sophia Gaenssle, Ilmenau University of Technology
Multidimensional Media Slant: Complementarities in News Reporting by US Newspapers
By Sandra García-Uribe; Banco de España
presented by: Sandra García-Uribe, Banco de España
Session 123: Monetary Policy 3 April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.20
Session Chair: Kwangyong Park, Indiana University
Quantitative Easing, Interest Rate Policy and Central Banker's Preferences
By Matthieu Darracq Paries; ECB Michael Kühl; Deutsche Bundesbank
presented by: Michael Kühl, Deutsche Bundesbank
Banks, Money and the Zero Lower Bound
By Michael Kumhof; Bank of England Xuan Wang; University of Oxford
presented by: Michael Kumhof, Bank of England
Optimal monetary policy, least squares learning, and the zero bound to interest rates
By Petr Harasimovic; Loughborough University Tony Yates; City University of London
presented by: Petr Harasimovic, Loughborough University
Uncertainty, Attention Allocation and Monetary Policy Asymmetry
By Kwangyong Park; Indiana University
presented by: Kwangyong Park, Indiana University
Session 124: Public Policy in Developing Economies April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.08
Session Chair: Yanan Li, Beijing Normal University
Unintended Consequences of Land Ceiling Legislations-Theory and Evidence from the Indian States
By Sarmistha Pal; University of Surrey
presented by: Sarmistha Pal, University of Surrey
Complementarities between Micro-Credit and Government Subsidies: Evidence from India’s Swachh Bharat Mission
By britta augsburg; The Institute for Fiscal Studies Bet Caeyers; Institute for Fiscal Studies Bansi Malde; University of Kent
presented by: Bansi Malde, University of Kent
Land Inequality and the Provision of Public Works---Evidence from National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in India
By Yanan Li; Beijing Normal University
presented by: Yanan Li, Beijing Normal University
Session 125: Uncertainty in Macroeconomics April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Social Sciences s0.11
Session Chair: Raymond Duch, University of Oxford
The impact of macroeconomic uncertainty on inequality: An empirical study for the UK
By Angeliki Theophilopoulou; Brunel University
presented by: Angeliki Theophilopoulou, Brunel University
Uncertainty shocks in emerging economies: a global to local approach for identification
By Mirela Miescu; Queen Mary University of London
presented by: Mirela Miescu, Queen Mary University of London
U.S. Economic Policy Uncertainty is Presidential
By Raymond Duch; University of Oxford
presented by: Raymond Duch, University of Oxford
Session 126: Wage Determination 2 April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC1.09
Session Chair: Yasuyuki Osumi, University of Hyogo
FALLING INCLUSIVE GROWTH? EVIDENCE FROM CHANGING RENT SHARING
By Brian Bell; London School of Economics / King's Pawel Bukowski; LSE Stephen Machin; LSE
presented by: Pawel Bukowski, LSE
Wage Determination Across Employers
By Horng Chern Wong; University of Warwick
presented by: Horng Chern Wong, University of Warwick
Wage Structure, Employment and Efficiency
By Balázs Reizer; Centre for Economic and Regional Studies
presented by: Balázs Reizer, Centre for Economic and Regional Studies
Capital-Skill Complementarity, Wage Bargaining, and Inequalities
By Yasuyuki Osumi; University of Hyogo
presented by: Yasuyuki Osumi, University of Hyogo
Session 127: Women's Empowerment in Developing Economies April 17, 2019 13:15 to 14:45 Oculus OC0.01
Session Chair: Sarah Deschênes, Paris School of Economics (PSE) / Ined
Female Genital Cutting and Education: Theory and Causal Evidence from Senegal
By Jorge Garcia Hombrados; London School of Economics
presented by: Jorge Garcia Hombrados, London School of Economics
Women's Empowerment in Tunisia: A Discrete Choice Experiment to Elicit Weights for a Multidimensional Index
By Natalie Quinn; University of Oxford
presented by: Natalie Quinn, University of Oxford
Insuring Girls' Lives Against Drought
By Joshua Merfeld; New York University Jagori Saha; Rhodes College
presented by: Joshua Merfeld, New York University
Assessing the Effects of an Education Policy on Women's Wellbeing : Evidence from Benin.
By Sarah Deschênes; Paris School of Economics (PSE) / Ined Rozenn Hotte; Paris School of Economics
presented by: Sarah Deschênes, Paris School of Economics (PSE) / Ined
Session 128: Attitudes towards immigrants and ethnic/religious minorities: the impact of salient events and social media April 17, 2019 15:15 to 16:45 Oculus OC0.03
Session Chair: Claudio Schilter, LSE
The normative effect of the Brexit referendum and the rise in hate crime
By Facundo Albornoz; University of Nottingham Jake Bradley; University of Nottingham Silvia Sonderegger; Notthingham
presented by: Silvia Sonderegger, Notthingham
Making America Hate Again? Twitter and Hate Crime Under Trump
By Karsten Müller; Princeton University Carlo Schwarz; University of Warwick
presented by: Carlo Schwarz, University of Warwick
Contagious animosity in the field: Evidence from the Federal justice system
By Brendon McConnell; University of Southampton Imran Rasul; University College London
presented by: Brendon McConnell, University of Southampton
Hate crime after the Brexit vote: Heterogenous analysis based on a universal treatment
By Claudio Schilter; LSE
presented by: Claudio Schilter, LSE
Session 129: School Choice April 17, 2019 15:15 to 16:45 Oculus OC1.01
Session Chair: Matthew Weldon, Lancaster University
School choice lessons from America
By Damon Clark; UC Irvine
presented by: Damon Clark, UC Irvine
School choice, school competition and access to good schools
By Simon Burgess; University of Bristol Ellen Greaves; University of Bristol Anna Vignoles; University of Cambridge
presented by: Simon Burgess, University of Bristol
School Choice During a Period of Radical Reform. Evidence from the Academy Programme
By Marco Bertoni; University of Padova Stephen Gibbons; Department of Geography and Environment Olmo Silva
presented by: Olmo Silva,
Raising Some Boats, but Sinking Others: the Implications and Consequences of School Choice when Peer Effects Matter
By Emma Gorman; Lancaster University Ian Walker; Lancaster University Matthew Weldon; Lancaster University
presented by: Matthew Weldon, Lancaster University
Session 130: Improving the life chances of women in developing countries through adolescent intervention April 17, 2019 15:15 to 16:45 Oculus OC0.01
Session Chair: Marc Bornstein, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Women’s Empowerment in Action: Evidence from a Randomized Control Trial in Africa
By Oriana Bandiera; LSE Niklas Buehren; World Bank Robin Burgess; London School of Economics Markus Goldstein; World Bank Selim Gulesci; Bocconi University Imran Rasul; University College London Munshi Sulaiman; Save the Children
presented by: Niklas Buehren, World Bank
Can Life-skills Help Girls Who Have Little Say? Evidence from a Field Experiment in India
By Alison Andrew; Institute for Fiscal Studies Abhishek Gautam; ICRW Sonya Krutikova; Institute for Fiscal Studies Gabriela Smarrelli; LSE Hemlata Verma; ICRW Ravi Verma; Statistics Canada
presented by: Sonya Krutikova, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Negotiating a Better Future: How Interpersonal Skills Facilitate Inter-generational Investment
By Nava Ashraf; Harvard Business School Natalie Bau; UCLA Corinne Low; Wharton, University of Pennsylvania Kathleen McGinn; Harvard Business School
presented by: Natalie Bau, UCLA
Session 131: Rebuilding Macroeconomics Special Session: Macroeconomics with Real World Uncertainty April 17, 2019 15:15 to 16:45 Oculus OC0.04
Session Chair: Angus Armstrong, Director of Rebuilding Macroeconomics
Radical Uncertainty; We see through a glass, darkly
By John Kay; Oxford University Mervyn King; BANK OF ENGLAND
presented by: John Kay, Oxford University
Macroeconomic Implications of the Sampling Brain
By Adam Sanborn; University of Warwick
presented by: Adam Sanborn, University of Warwick
Radical Complexity
By Jean-Philippe Bouchaud; Capital Fund Management Roger Farmer; Warwick University
presented by: Jean-Philippe Bouchaud, Capital Fund Management
Escaping from Model Land
By Erica Thompson; London School of Economics
presented by: Erica Thompson, London School of Economics
Session 132: Economic Journal Special Session: Plan S, open access and the impact on researchers in economics April 17, 2019 15:15 to 16:45 Oculus OC1.05
Session Chair: Denise R. Osborn, University of Manchester
A researcher's perspective on Plan S
By Mark Armstrong; University of Oxford
presented by: Mark Armstrong, University of Oxford
Open Access: an ERC perspective
By Martin Stokhof; University of Amsterdam and ERC
presented by: Martin Stokhof, University of Amsterdam and ERC
Plan S and open access: UKRI’s perspective
By Rachel Bruce; UK Research and Innovation
presented by: Rachel Bruce, UK Research and Innovation
Session 133: CEP Special Session: Gangs, Drugs, and Murders April 17, 2019 15:15 to 16:45 Oculus OC0.02
Session Chair: Tom Kirchmaier, London School of Economics & CBS
On the Political Economy of Felon Disenfranchisement
By Arpita Ghosh; University of Leicester James Rockey; University of Leicester
presented by: James Rockey, University of Leicester
How Globalised is the Market for Illegal Drugs? Evidence from Darknet Trading Platforms
By Mirko Draca; University of Warwick Stephen Machin; London School of Economics Olga Meshcheriakova; Maastricht University
presented by: Mirko Draca, University of Warwick
Murders, Knife Crime and Gangs in London
By Tom Kirchmaier; London School of Economics & CBS Stephen Machin; London School of Economics Carmen Villa-Llera; CEP
presented by: Tom Kirchmaier, London School of Economics & CBS