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SUMMARY:Ifeatu Uzodinma on "Generating Skilled Self-Employment in Developing Countries: Experimental Evidence from Uganda" (PhD Reading Group)
DESCRIPTION:Ifeatu Uzodinma will be leading a discussion on “Generating Skilled Self-Employment in Developing Countries: Experimental Evidence from Uganda” by Blattman et al.; The Quarterly Journal of Economics\, 2014.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/economics/event/ifeatu-uzodinma-on-generating-skilled-self-employment-in-developing-countries-experimental-evidence-from-uganda-phd-reading-group/
LOCATION:Edith Morley 175
CATEGORIES:PhD Seminars
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SUMMARY:Philip Ramirez on "Gender Bias in Rumors among Professionals: An Identity-based Interpretation" (PhD Reading Group)
DESCRIPTION:Philip Ramirez will be leading a discussion on “Gender Bias in Rumors among Professionals: An Identity-based Interpretation” by Wu; Forthcoming in Review of Economics and Statistics (and all over the media\, e.g. NYT)
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/economics/event/philip-ramirez-on-gender-bias-in-rumors-among-professionals-an-identity-based-interpretation-phd-reading-group/
LOCATION:Edith Morley 175
CATEGORIES:PhD Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191107T130000
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SUMMARY:Comparison of immigrant children's academic performance with that of natives in the UK --- Richa Saun (Economics PhD seminar)
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nThere have been many studies on the increasing amount of immigration in developed countries\, including the UK. This study focuses on the academic achievements of immigrant children who\, irrespective of the fact they were born in the UK and experienced the same educational system\, experienced a significant gap in academic assessment scores. The study uses the panel data of the Millennium Cohort Study (MCS) cognitive scores\, achieved by the cohort members in their early childhood\, and analyses the academic achievement of the cohort members. The OLS model used in the study compares the numerical and verbal scores for the immigrant children\, as compared to the native children\, by using controls such as ethnicity\, gender\, whether the child goes to an after-school club\, and the frequency of time spent in sports exercise as compared to time spent in reading and writing. This study has found a significant positive relationship between children going to after school and the verbal score. \nRicha’s profile
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/economics/event/comparison-of-immigrant-childrens-academic-performance-with-that-of-natives-in-the-uk-richa-saun-economics-phd-candidate/
LOCATION:Edith Morley 175
CATEGORIES:PhD Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Carl%20Singleton":MAILTO:c.a.singleton@reading.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191031T130000
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SUMMARY:FDI and the wider economy in Zambia when Government attempted to capture foreign currency --- Grivas Chiyaba (Economics PhD seminar)
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nIn an effort to capture more foreign currency from export earnings\, the Zambian Government implemented currency management policies. In 2012\, the Government introduced a policy to bar the settlement of domestic transactions in foreign currency. This was augmented by another policy in 2013 aimed at improving monitoring of balance of payments. An analysis of foreign currency transactions post 2012 suggests that the immediate impact of the currency management policy was a rise in liquidity on the foreign exchange market. Coincidentally\, the composition of FDI flows components changed at the time of implementing the policies\, with intra-company debt being the main source of financing\, surpassing equity and retained earnings\, which were the main sources prior to 2012. Using confidential Zambian firm-level data covering the period 2008 – 2017\, the study analyses the evolution of FDI\, and provides implications of this analysis both for Zambia and how this might be generalised to other developing countries. The study also investigates whether the new financing strategy by foreign firms was a form of profit shifting or a switch of tax avoidance from one form to another. \nGrivas’ Profile
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/economics/event/fdi-and-the-wider-economy-in-zambia-when-government-attempted-to-capture-foreign-currency-jim-chen-economics-phd-candidate/
LOCATION:Edith Morley 175
CATEGORIES:PhD Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Carl%20Singleton":MAILTO:c.a.singleton@reading.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191024T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191024T140000
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SUMMARY:Institutional Performance and Sport: Evidence from International Football --- Meshael Batarfi (Economics PhD seminar)
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nFootball is a popular global game with more than 211 members in FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) from across six football confederations. The performance of these FIFA members is varied across these countries.  This study seeks to investigate the impact of macroeconomic variables on football performance (presented as a winning proportion). Using football data for 184 countries from 1950 to 2014 and applying the fixed effect methods\, the results suggest that a higher level of GDP per capita may lead to better football overall performance for all the countries in the sample\, collectively.  However\, the association between a winning proportion and GDP per capita is only significantly positive among The Union of European Football Associations and Asian Football Confederation countries.  We find that the population size might contribute to football achievements in 184 countries and the significant result was found in The Union of European Football Associations\, and The South American Football Confederation countries.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/economics/event/institutional-effectiveness-and-football-performance-meshael-batarfi-economics-phd-candidate/
LOCATION:Edith Morley 175
CATEGORIES:PhD Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Carl%20Singleton":MAILTO:c.a.singleton@reading.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191017T130000
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SUMMARY:Exploring the dynamic relationship between selected Macroeconomic Variables and the Saudi Stock Market via VECM --- Ruqayya Aljifri (Economics PhD seminar)
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nThis study investigates the long-run relationships between the Saudi stock price index (TASI) and four macroeconomic variables; CPI (as a proxy of inflation)\, Money Supply (M2)\, IIP as a measure of GDP and S&P 500 as a measure of international stock market effects over the period 1988-2018. We observe that\, in the long run\, CPI and S&P 500 have a negative impact on the Saudi Price Index while M2 and IIP have a positive impact on the Saudi Price Index. The Johansen cointegration test and a vector error correction (VEC) model clarify that TASI is cointegrated with CPI\, Money Supply (M2)\, IIP and S&P 500\, which indicates the existence of the long-run equilibrium relationship among the variables included in the current study. In the long run\, the four macroeconomic variables in the system Granger-cause the Saudi Stock Price Index (TASI).
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/economics/event/exploring-the-relationship-between-macroeconomic-variables-and-saudi-stock-market-ruqayya-aljifri-economics-phd-candidate/
LOCATION:Edith Morley 175
CATEGORIES:PhD Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Carl%20Singleton":MAILTO:c.a.singleton@reading.ac.uk
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SUMMARY:Migration\, remittances and labour force participation: Evidence from sub-Saharan Africa --- Adesola Sunmoni (Economics PhD seminar)
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nOne in seven people globally\, live and work outside their region or country of origin. Labour migration is a complex phenomenon that has significant implications for the sending families and countries as well as the receiving regions and countries. While there is considerable literature on the effect of migration at destination\, little is known about the effect at the region or country of origin. This paper seeks to contribute to the literature by estimating the causal effect of migration on the labour force participation of non-migrating household members. In particular\, this study exploits intrahousehold relationships to investigate how the relationship of the migrant to the left behind household member affects their labour force participation. Using data from the African Migration Project and Fixed Effects methods\, this paper finds that the migration of a husband or wife increases the likelihood that the non-migrating spouse will join the labour force. However\, we also find that the migration of children\, parents and siblings has no significant effect on the labour force participation of the left behind household members. Perhaps\, the most surprising result is that the identity of the migrant (I.e. spouse\, child or parent) has no significant effect on the labour force participation of the left behind household members. \nAdesola’s website
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/economics/event/youth-migration-and-labour-force-participation-evidence-from-sub-saharan-africa-adesola-sunmoni-economics-phd-candidate/
LOCATION:Edith Morley 175
CATEGORIES:PhD Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Carl%20Singleton":MAILTO:c.a.singleton@reading.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191003T130000
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SUMMARY:Household finance and financial literacy --- Jim Chen (Economics PhD seminar)
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nIn recent years\, households have become increasingly involved in financial markets and have access to increasing numbers of new financial products and services. Household’s financial literacy\, however remains poor and the cost of financial mistakes can be high. This paper uses a new household data-set and a rich set of covariates to investigate the causal relationship between financial literacy and household saving and borrowing behaviour. Using both standard and extended financial literacy questions\, this paper finds that literacy outcomes are largely comparable to other industrialised economies\, and that higher financial literacy leads to improved financial decision-making.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/economics/event/jim-chens-presentation-2019/
LOCATION:Edith Morley 175
CATEGORIES:PhD Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Carl%20Singleton":MAILTO:c.a.singleton@reading.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190919T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190921T130000
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SUMMARY:1st Reading Football Economics Workshop 2019
DESCRIPTION:The 1st Reading Football Economics Workshop will take place on 19-21 September 2019 in Reading\, and is hosted by the Centre for Institutions and Economic History at the University of Reading. There will be two keynote talks\, a number of contributed sessions and informal social events. \nThe workshop will feature research on the widest possible area of football economics or management\, be it applications to football\, or the use of football to inform economics and other topics. \nRegistration deadline: 5 August (by e-mail\, to j.j.reade@reading.ac.uk) \nProgramme: Final version \nKeynote Speakers: Christian Deutscher (Bielefeld University)\, David Forrest (University of Liverpool) \nLocation: London Road Campus\, University of Reading\, Reading\, RG1 5AQ\, UK  [Campus map and travel advice] \nFunding: Unfortunately\, there is no funding available for this conference. \nAccommodation: The London Road Campus is just outside Reading City Centre\, so there are lots of options within walking distance. We recommend Premier Inn Reading Central\, as it is convenient to the venue\, train station and City Centre. \nTiming: The conference will begin and end at approximately lunchtime on the 19th and 21st\, to facilitate travel etc. \nSocial Events: On the Thursday and Friday evenings\, all participants are invited to The Dairy to watch have dinner and watch live football. \nThe organisers would like to invite you to attend the local English Football Championship game taking place on Saturday afternoon: Reading v Blackburn @ Madejski Stadium. This is not formally part of the workshop. Please contact James or Carl if you are interested in this as soon as possible. \nLocal organisers: James Reade & Carl Singleton \nProgramme Committee: James Reade\, Carl Singleton\, Adrian Bell\, Alasdair Brown\, Thomas Peeters & Mark Casson \nWe thank the Centre for Institutions and Economic History for supporting this event. \nFootball image credit: History of Soccer
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/economics/event/1st-reading-football-economics-workshop-2019/
LOCATION:London Road L22
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