News
Distinguished members of CSIC at UAB support Clara Ponsatí
2013-05-10
La Vanguardia, May 10: The Directors of CSIC Institutes at the campus of UAB have signed a letter of support for Clara Ponsatí.
2013-05-10
La Vanguardia, May 10: The Directors of CSIC Institutes at the campus of UAB have signed a letter of support for Clara Ponsatí.
The Observer features a study co-authored by Francesco Fasani on immigration and crime in the UK.
2013-04-28
Francesco Fasani (IAE-CSIC) and his co-authors Brian Bell and Stephen
Machin show that immigrants are just like natives: if they have a good
job and a good income they don't commit crime.
2013-04-28
Francesco Fasani (IAE-CSIC) and his co-authors Brian Bell and Stephen
Machin show that immigrants are just like natives: if they have a good
job and a good income they don't commit crime.
Joan Esteban on Polarization, Fractionalization and Conflict in El Mundo
2013-04-15
Joan Esteban (IAE-CSIC) describes and illustrates a study with Laura Mayoral (IAE-CSIC) and Debraj Ray (New York University) which reveals that many conflicts and wars can be rationalized.
2013-04-15
Joan Esteban (IAE-CSIC) describes and illustrates a study with Laura Mayoral (IAE-CSIC) and Debraj Ray (New York University) which reveals that many conflicts and wars can be rationalized.
Consequences of the Financial Crisis in Spain
2013-03-10
In an article of the newspaper "El Periódico" Hugo Rodríguez
(IAE-CSIC) and Héctor Sala (UAB) discuss the management of the financial crisis in Spain, the bailout of banks, and its consequences for many families.
2013-03-10
In an article of the newspaper "El Periódico" Hugo Rodríguez
(IAE-CSIC) and Héctor Sala (UAB) discuss the management of the financial crisis in Spain, the bailout of banks, and its consequences for many families.
RecerCaixa grant awarded to Lidia Farré, Francesco Fasani, and Hannes Mueller
2013-02-28
IAE-CSIC researchers Lidia Farré, Francesco Fasani, and Hannes
Mueller received a grant from the 2012 edition of the RecerCaixa
program. Their project "Coping Strategies of Young People in the
Midst of the Spanish Crisis" was among the 25 winning projects out of 369 applications submitted for this call.
2013-02-28
IAE-CSIC researchers Lidia Farré, Francesco Fasani, and Hannes
Mueller received a grant from the 2012 edition of the RecerCaixa
program. Their project "Coping Strategies of Young People in the
Midst of the Spanish Crisis" was among the 25 winning projects out of 369 applications submitted for this call.
ERC Advanced Grant awarded to Albert Marcet
2013-01-31
Our ICREA Research Professor Albert Marcet, Director of Institut d'Anàlisi Econòmica (CSIC) and Barcelona GSE Affiliate Professor, has received the prestigious ERC Advanced Grant for his project, “Asset Prices and Macro Policy when Agents Learn”.
2013-01-31
Our ICREA Research Professor Albert Marcet, Director of Institut d'Anàlisi Econòmica (CSIC) and Barcelona GSE Affiliate Professor, has received the prestigious ERC Advanced Grant for his project, “Asset Prices and Macro Policy when Agents Learn”.
Joan Esteban on Civil Wars in La Vanguardia
2012-12-28
Joan Esteban (IAE-CSIC) explains some findings of a joint study with Laura Mayoral (IAE-CSIC) and Debraj Ray (New York University) about the causes of many contemporary wars
2012-12-28
Joan Esteban (IAE-CSIC) explains some findings of a joint study with Laura Mayoral (IAE-CSIC) and Debraj Ray (New York University) about the causes of many contemporary wars
Professor Teresa Garcia-Milà named Director of the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics
2012-12-03
The economist Teresa Garcia-Milà has been named Director of the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics, substituting Eduard Vallory who directed the institution since its foundation in 2006. Teresa Garcia-Milà is professor of Economics at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and affiliated professor of the Barcelona GSE. She is an expert in Macroeconomics and Public Economics.
2012-12-03
The economist Teresa Garcia-Milà has been named Director of the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics, substituting Eduard Vallory who directed the institution since its foundation in 2006. Teresa Garcia-Milà is professor of Economics at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and affiliated professor of the Barcelona GSE. She is an expert in Macroeconomics and Public Economics.
Ángel de la Fuente on Human Capital, El País
2012-09-12
A study led by Ángel de la Fuente (IAE-CSIC) quantifies the economic
value of education for both the individual and society.
2012-09-12
A study led by Ángel de la Fuente (IAE-CSIC) quantifies the economic
value of education for both the individual and society.
Ángel de la Fuente on Spain
2012-07-27
In an interview by La Nueva España.es, Ángel de la Fuente (IAE-CSIC) explains the effects of the budget cuts that result from the conditions imposed by the European Union.
2012-07-27
In an interview by La Nueva España.es, Ángel de la Fuente (IAE-CSIC) explains the effects of the budget cuts that result from the conditions imposed by the European Union.
Francesco Fasani has been awarded a Best Ph.D. Thesis Award
2012-06-13
In its 2nd edition, the Scientific Committee of the UniCredit &
Universities Foundation has selected Francesco Fasani's (IAE-CSIC)
dissertation as one of the six best Ph.D. theses in Economics and
Finance.
2012-06-13
In its 2nd edition, the Scientific Committee of the UniCredit &
Universities Foundation has selected Francesco Fasani's (IAE-CSIC)
dissertation as one of the six best Ph.D. theses in Economics and
Finance.
Ada Ferrer-i-Carbonell writes about Subjective Well-Being, La Vanguardia
2012-06-08
Several studies have shown that a wide range of factors (and not just wealth) determine individual happiness.
2012-06-08
Several studies have shown that a wide range of factors (and not just wealth) determine individual happiness.
Ethnicity and Conflict: Theory and Facts
2012-05-18
In a recent publication in Science, Joan Maria Esteban (IAE-CSIC), Laura Mayoral (IAE-CSIC) and Debray Ray (IAE-CSIC and New York University) show that two different measures of ethnic division, namely polarization and fractionalization, jointly influence the probabilities of civil conflict.
2012-05-18
In a recent publication in Science, Joan Maria Esteban (IAE-CSIC), Laura Mayoral (IAE-CSIC) and Debray Ray (IAE-CSIC and New York University) show that two different measures of ethnic division, namely polarization and fractionalization, jointly influence the probabilities of civil conflict.
Round Table on "Exits from the Crisis: Labor Reforms and Beyond"
2012-03-23
Round table on "Exits from the Crisis: Labor Reform and Beyond", Friday March 23rd at 12:00, Chaired by Ramon Marimon (President of the Barcelona GSE). Confirmed participants, Orley Ashenfelter, Jacques Drèze, Robert Lucas (Nobel Laureate) James A. Mirrlees (Nobel Laureate) and Edward C. Prescott (Nobel Laureate) among others.
2012-03-23
Round table on "Exits from the Crisis: Labor Reform and Beyond", Friday March 23rd at 12:00, Chaired by Ramon Marimon (President of the Barcelona GSE). Confirmed participants, Orley Ashenfelter, Jacques Drèze, Robert Lucas (Nobel Laureate) James A. Mirrlees (Nobel Laureate) and Edward C. Prescott (Nobel Laureate) among others.
Lídia Farré writes about Youth Unemployment in Spain, El Periodico (+Valor)
2012-02-29
Youth unemployment in Spain is a structural problem that requires deep labor market and educational reforms.
2012-02-29
Youth unemployment in Spain is a structural problem that requires deep labor market and educational reforms.
Francesco Fasani has been awarded the 2011 Economic Journal referee prize
2012-02-17
The Economic Journal recognizes the exceptional contribution of Francesco Fasani (IAE-CSIC) in his services for the journal's peer review process.
2012-02-17
The Economic Journal recognizes the exceptional contribution of Francesco Fasani (IAE-CSIC) in his services for the journal's peer review process.
About the Spanish labor market reform (Lídia Farré in diari ARA)
2012-02-15
Lídia Farré (IAE-CSIC) evaluates the critical aspects of the recent Spanish Labor Market Reform in the catalan press "diari Ara".
2012-02-15
Lídia Farré (IAE-CSIC) evaluates the critical aspects of the recent Spanish Labor Market Reform in the catalan press "diari Ara".
Ada Ferrer-i-Carbonell on Happiness and Economics
2012-01-10
In an interview by Catalunya Ràdio, Ada Ferrer-i-Carbonell (IAE-CSIC) talks about her research on economic growth and happiness.
2012-01-10
In an interview by Catalunya Ràdio, Ada Ferrer-i-Carbonell (IAE-CSIC) talks about her research on economic growth and happiness.
Albert Marcet elected Fellow of the Econometric Society
2011-11-21
We are very pleased with the election of Albert Marcet (IAE-CSIC) as Fellow of the Econometric Society (as of November 2011). The Econometric Society is the most prestigious learned society in the field of Economics.
2011-11-21
We are very pleased with the election of Albert Marcet (IAE-CSIC) as Fellow of the Econometric Society (as of November 2011). The Econometric Society is the most prestigious learned society in the field of Economics.
Severo Ochoa Program distinguishes Barcelona GSE as one of the top 8 international research centers in Spain
2011-10-10
As a founding partner of the Barcelona GSE, the IAE-CSIC celebrates the recognition of the Barcelona GSE as one of the eight top research institutions of excellence with an international impact in the framework of the Severo Ochoa Program (sponsored by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation).
2011-10-10
As a founding partner of the Barcelona GSE, the IAE-CSIC celebrates the recognition of the Barcelona GSE as one of the eight top research institutions of excellence with an international impact in the framework of the Severo Ochoa Program (sponsored by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation).
Mediation in Negotiations: Game Theory in Practice
2011-09-16
A recent article in The Economist mentions the work of Clara Ponsatí (IAE-CSIC) on mediated negotiations and the potential of computer software as a neutral third party in complex negotiations.
2011-09-16
A recent article in The Economist mentions the work of Clara Ponsatí (IAE-CSIC) on mediated negotiations and the potential of computer software as a neutral third party in complex negotiations.
Ada Ferrer-i-Carbonell has been appointed Associate Editor of JEBO
2011-07-06
Since April 2011 Ada Ferrer-i-Carbonell (IAE-CSIC) is one of the associate editors of the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization. The journal is devoted to theoretical and empirical research concerning economic decision, organization and behavior and to economic change in all its aspects.
2011-07-06
Since April 2011 Ada Ferrer-i-Carbonell (IAE-CSIC) is one of the associate editors of the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization. The journal is devoted to theoretical and empirical research concerning economic decision, organization and behavior and to economic change in all its aspects.
Why are Reforms so Politically Difficult?
2011-06-17
Alessandra Bonfiglioli (IAE-CSIC) and Gino Gancia (CREI and UPF) contribute to the current debate on reforms with a column on VOX, suggesting that periods of high uncertainty are good for the adoption of reforms since their political cost is lower.
2011-06-17
Alessandra Bonfiglioli (IAE-CSIC) and Gino Gancia (CREI and UPF) contribute to the current debate on reforms with a column on VOX, suggesting that periods of high uncertainty are good for the adoption of reforms since their political cost is lower.
Laia Balcells has been awarded the 2011 Gregory Luebbert Best Article Prize
2011-05-13
Laia Balcells (IAE-CSIC) together with Stathis N. Kalyvas have been awarded the 2011Gregory Luebbert Best Article Prize for their article “International System and Technologies of Rebellion: How the End of the Cold War Shaped Internal Conflict,” American Political Science Review, 104 (3), 415-429.
2011-05-13
Laia Balcells (IAE-CSIC) together with Stathis N. Kalyvas have been awarded the 2011Gregory Luebbert Best Article Prize for their article “International System and Technologies of Rebellion: How the End of the Cold War Shaped Internal Conflict,” American Political Science Review, 104 (3), 415-429.
Nobel Laureates meet with young talented Spanish researchers
2011-05-02
Lídia Farré (IAE-CSIC) is one of the 10 young researchers selected to meet this summer with 44 Nobel Laureates. The meeting is part of The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings (Germany).
2011-05-02
Lídia Farré (IAE-CSIC) is one of the 10 young researchers selected to meet this summer with 44 Nobel Laureates. The meeting is part of The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings (Germany).
Laia Balcells Research Grant from The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation
2011-04-28
Laia Balcells (IAE-CSIC) has been awarded a Research Grant from The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation, 2011 to pursue research on “Dynamics of Violence in Conventional Civil Wars”
2011-04-28
Laia Balcells (IAE-CSIC) has been awarded a Research Grant from The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation, 2011 to pursue research on “Dynamics of Violence in Conventional Civil Wars”
Job Opening: Early Stage Researchers Position (PhD students)
2011-03-15
Field: Development Economics.
2011-03-15
Field: Development Economics.
Joan Esteban has been appointed Secretary General of the International Economic Association (2011-2017)
2011-02-22
Joan Esteban has been appointed Secretary General of the International Economic Association, Joseph Stiglitz, President of the IEA, announced. He will serve a six-year term, effective 2011.
2011-02-22
Joan Esteban has been appointed Secretary General of the International Economic Association, Joseph Stiglitz, President of the IEA, announced. He will serve a six-year term, effective 2011.
Francesco Fasani - Crime and Immigration
2011-02-17
"La Repubblica" stresses the finding in a recent paper by Francesco Fasani (IAE-CSIC): increasing labour market opportunities for asylum seekers may have positive effects on crime.
2011-02-17
"La Repubblica" stresses the finding in a recent paper by Francesco Fasani (IAE-CSIC): increasing labour market opportunities for asylum seekers may have positive effects on crime.
Mind the Gap? Europe chasing the US
2011-02-17
"The Economist" quotes a paper by Ana Rute Cardoso (IAE-CSIC), Paulo Guimaraes and Klaus Zimmermann according to which the research productivity gap between Europe and the US closes.
2011-02-17
"The Economist" quotes a paper by Ana Rute Cardoso (IAE-CSIC), Paulo Guimaraes and Klaus Zimmermann according to which the research productivity gap between Europe and the US closes.
Joan Esteban - Interview on Spanish Public Television
2011-01-11
Video (45 min): interview of Joan Esteban (IAE-CSIC) on Spanish public television (Científicos de Frontera), December 26th, 2010.
2011-01-11
Video (45 min): interview of Joan Esteban (IAE-CSIC) on Spanish public television (Científicos de Frontera), December 26th, 2010.
Ramon Caminal has been awarded the XII Premi Catalunya d'Economia
2009-11-05
Ramon Caminal ha sido galardonado con el XII Premi Catalunya d’Economia por su trabajo sobre Markets and Linguistic Diversity. El Premi Catalunya de Economia, convocado por la Societat Catalana d’Economia, filial del Institut d’Estudis Catalans, está patrocinado por Caixa Catalunya.
2009-11-05
Ramon Caminal ha sido galardonado con el XII Premi Catalunya d’Economia por su trabajo sobre Markets and Linguistic Diversity. El Premi Catalunya de Economia, convocado por la Societat Catalana d’Economia, filial del Institut d’Estudis Catalans, está patrocinado por Caixa Catalunya.
Evaluation by External Panel Awards Top Grades (5-5,5-5) to the IAE
2009-04-20
2009-04-20
Economic and Social Polarization drive Violent Conflict, concludes International Research Project
2008-05-13
The "Polarization and Conflict" (PAC) EU research project, headed by Joan Esteban (IAE-CSIC), shared key findings of the 4-year initiative in a concluding conference at LSE on March 7th-8th, 2008.
2008-05-13
The "Polarization and Conflict" (PAC) EU research project, headed by Joan Esteban (IAE-CSIC), shared key findings of the 4-year initiative in a concluding conference at LSE on March 7th-8th, 2008.
Job Openings: Tenured Scientist and Research Professor
2008-05-05
Tenured Scientist (Científico Titular): two positions, and Research Professor (Profesor de Investigación): one position. The official call will appear soon in the Boletín Oficial del Estado. The selection process will take place in the Fall. Contact us for further information.
2008-05-05
Tenured Scientist (Científico Titular): two positions, and Research Professor (Profesor de Investigación): one position. The official call will appear soon in the Boletín Oficial del Estado. The selection process will take place in the Fall. Contact us for further information.
Migration Flows in Catalonia
2008-04-12
Los investigadores del IAE (CSIC) Jesús Fernández-Huertas Moraga y Ada Ferrer-i-Carbonell han examinado los efectos de la gran entrada de inmigrantes internacionales en Catalunya en los últimos años. El estudio ha estado encargado por el Centre d'Estudis de Temes Contemporanis (CETC) y ha salido hoy publicado en la revista idees.
2008-04-12
Los investigadores del IAE (CSIC) Jesús Fernández-Huertas Moraga y Ada Ferrer-i-Carbonell han examinado los efectos de la gran entrada de inmigrantes internacionales en Catalunya en los últimos años. El estudio ha estado encargado por el Centre d'Estudis de Temes Contemporanis (CETC) y ha salido hoy publicado en la revista idees.
