Conference: "Education, Reallocation and the Wage Structure"
The Banco de Portugal Labour Market Conference will be held in Lisboa, June 6-7, 2009. The Conference aims at bringing together economists to discuss research on Education, Reallocation and the Wage Structure.
Attendance is by invitation only.
The Organizer Committee for the Conference is composed by Mário Centeno and Álvaro Novo.
The Conference venue is the Pestana Palace Hotel, located in one of the historical areas of the city.
The Conference will last for a day and a half, Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7.
Questions about arrangements should be addressed to conferences@bportugal.pt.
Programme
The Race between Education and Technology: The Evolution of U.S. Educational Wage Differentials, 1890 to 2005
Claudia Goldin (Harvard University)
Lawrence F. Katz (Harvard University)
Discussant: Brian P. McCall (University of Michigan)
Real Wage Inequality
Enrico Moretti (University of California, Berkeley)
Discussant: John C. Haltiwanger (University of Maryland)
The Career Cost of Children
Jérôme Adda (University College London)
Christian Dustmann (University College London)
Katrien Stevens (University of Sydney)
When Supply Meets Demand: Wage Inequality in Portugal
Mário Centeno (Banco de Portugal)
Álvaro A. Novo (Banco de Portugal)
Discussant: Ana Rute Cardoso (Institute for Economic Analysis)
The Establishment-Level Behavior of Vacancies and Hiring
Steven J. Davis (University of Chicago)
Jason Faberman (Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia)
John C. Haltiwanger (University of Maryland)
Discussant: António Antunes (Banco de Portugal)
The Timing of Labor Demand
Ana Rute Cardoso (Institute for Economic Analysis)
Daniel S. Hamermesh (University of Texas)
José Varejão (Universidade do Porto)
Discussant: Rachel Ngai (London School of Economics)
Welfare Policy and the Sectoral Distribution of Employment
Rachel Ngai (London School of Economics)
Christopher A. Pissarides (London School of Economics)
Discussant: Philippe Aghion (Harvard University)
Do Temporary Contracts Affect TFP? Evidence from Spanish Manufacturing Firms
Juan J. Dolado (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid)
Rodolfo Stucchi (Inter-American Development Bank)
Discussant: Ana Lamo (European Central Bank)
The Governance and Performance of Research Universities: Evidence from Europe and the U.S.
Philippe Aghion (Harvard University)
Mathias Dewatripont (Université Libre de Bruxelles)
Caroline M. Hoxby (Stanford University)
Andreu Mas-Colell (Universitat Pompeu Fabra)
Andre Sapir (Université Libre de Bruxelles)
Discussant: Konstantinos Tatsiramos (IZA)
Markets for Reputation: Evidence on Quality and Quantity in Academe
Daniel S. Hamermesh (University of Texas)
Gerard A. Pfann (Maastricht University)
Discussant: Jason Faberman (Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia)
Changes in the Wage Structure in EU Countries
Rebekka Christopoulou (Hellenic Observatory, LSE)
Juan F. Jimeno (Banco de España)
Ana Lamo (European Central Bank)
Discussant: Rodolfo Stucchi (Inter-American Development Bank)
Trends in Quality Adjusted Skill Premia in the United States, 1960-2000
Pedro Carneiro (University College London)
Sokbae Lee (University College London)
Discussant: Marco Caliendo (IZA)
Participants
Philippe Aghion (Harvard University)
António Antunes (Banco de Portugal)
João Valle e Azevedo (Banco de Portugal)
Marco Caliendo (IZA)
Ana Rute Cardoso (Institute for Economic Analysis)
Anabela Carneiro (Universidade do Porto)
Pedro Carneiro (University College London)
Mário Centeno (Banco de Portugal)
Steven J. Davis (University of Chicago)
Juan J. Dolado (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid)
Christian Dustmann (University College London)
Vítor Escária (Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão)
Jason Faberman (Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia)
John C. Haltiwanger (University of Maryland)
Daniel S. Hamermesh (University of Texas)
Caroline M. Hoxby (Stanford University)
Valerie Jarvis (European Central Bank)
Juan F. Jimeno (Banco de España)
Lawrence F. Katz (Harvard University)
Ana Lamo (European Central Bank)
Francisco Lima (Instituto Superior Técnico)
Pedro Martins (Queen Mary, University of London)
Brian P. McCall (University of Michigan)
Enrico Moretti (University of California, Berkeley)
Rachel Ngai (London School of Economics)
Álvaro A. Novo (Banco de Portugal)
Gerard A. Pfann (Maastricht University)
Christopher A. Pissarides (London School of Economics)
Miguel Portela (Universidade do Minho)
Rodolfo Stucchi (Inter-American Development Bank)
Konstantinos Tatsiramos (IZA)
José Varejão (Universidade do Porto)
Melanie Ward-Warmedinger (European Central Bank)
Attending the conference
Attendance is by invitation only. To confirm your attendance to the Conference please send the registration form by email to conferences@bportugal.pt or fax it to 351 21 310 7808, no later than February 16.
Participants should plan to arrive in Lisboa on Friday and leave on Sunday afternoon/Monday morning.
Banco de Portugal has reserved accommodation at Pestana Palace Hotel. Upon receiving the registration form, we shall confirm the Hotel room booking.
Banco de Portugal covers all expenses related to the stay (hotel and meals) of all participants, starting Friday afternoon through Monday morning.
Banco de Portugal reimburses also the travel expenses (economy fare) of some of the participants upon presentation of the original receipts.
Local contact
Questions about arrangements should be addressed to:
Research Department
Banco de Portugal
Av. Almirante Reis, 71, 6th floor
1150-012 Lisboa
Portugal
Tel: 351 21 313 0425
Fax: 351 21 310 7808
Email: conferences@bportugal.pt
Hotel and conference venue
Conference participants will be staying at the Pestana Palace Hotel, located in Lisboa. The Hotel is located just 11km from Lisboa international airport.
Conference venue
Pestana Palace Hotel
Rua Jau, 54
1300-314 Lisboa
Portugal
Tel: 351 21 361 5600
Fax: 351 21 361 5601
A computer (Windows XP, Scientific Workplace 5.5), printer, overhead projector, and video projector will be provided for participants’ use. Internet and email facilities will be available.
Incoming faxes and telephone messages during the conference should be marked to the attention of:
Maria Soledade Sartóris
Pestana Palace Hotel
Important dates
Deadline for registration form reception: February 16, 2009
Deadline for papers reception: March 20, 2009
Accommodation
Participants will be covered for up to 3 night’s accommodation. Incidental expenses such as mini-bar, telephone, laundry or any other service provided by the Hotel will not be covered.
Meals
All meals will be provided by the organization. Breakfast and lunch will be served at the Hotel.
Special dietary requests can be accommodated if indicated in advance in the registration form.
Currency
The euro is the currency in circulation. Major credit cards are accepted at most of the establishments, including the Hotel. Banks are opened from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Weather
Lisboa has an Atlantic climate, with some Mediterranean influences. In June the average daytime temperature is usually around the 23º C (73º F) and the nighttime temperature is around 15 º C (59º F). The thermal amplitude is rarely high. The city is known as the white city for the sunny and shining days.
Getting to the conference
Lisboa has a modern airport and the journey to the Hotel should take approximately 20 minutes.