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Emma Riley + Lukas Hensel (External Seminar)
Emma Riley + Lukas Hensel (External Seminar)
Talk 1: Emma Riley, "Resisting sharing pressure in the household using mobile money: Experimental evidence on microenterprise investment in Uganda" Abstract: I examine whether changing the way microfinance loans are...Read More >
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Su-Min Lee + Shuyi Ge (External Seminar)
Su-Min Lee + Shuyi Ge (External Seminar)
Talk 1: Shuyi Ge, "Text-based linkages and local risk spillovers in equity markets" Time: 14:30 - 15:15 BST Abstract: One stylised fact of asset returns is that the interconnectedness in...Read More >
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Kaelo Ntwaepelo – “Assessing the Effects of Macroprudential Policy on the Core Objectives of Monetary Policy: Evidence From Emerging Economies” – PhD Seminar
Kaelo Ntwaepelo – “Assessing the Effects of Macroprudential Policy on the Core Objectives of Monetary Policy: Evidence From Emerging Economies” – PhD Seminar
Abstract: Macroprudential policy instruments have several benefits for central banks to use in managing the financial cycle. Although there is research that examines their effects on output and inflation in...Read More >
Ifeatu Uzodinma – “Suppetias Ex Machina: Can AI Technologies Aid Financial Decision-Making of People with Low Socioeconomic Status?” – PhD Seminar
Ifeatu Uzodinma – “Suppetias Ex Machina: Can AI Technologies Aid Financial Decision-Making of People with Low Socioeconomic Status?” – PhD Seminar
Abstract: In this conceptual paper, we outline how individuals with low socioeconomic status are more vulnerable to making choices that undermine their welfare in economic decision environments that require an...Read More >
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Stefan Szymanski (ROSES)
Stefan Szymanski (ROSES)
Title: On the incidence of an ad valorem tax: the adoption of VAT in the UK and cost pass through by English football clubs About ROSES: An online series of...Read More >
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Sarah Clifford + Benson Tsz Kin Leung (External Seminar)
Sarah Clifford + Benson Tsz Kin Leung (External Seminar)
Talk 1: Sarah Clifford, "Tax enforcement using a hybrid between self- and third-party reporting" Time: 14:30 - 15:15 BST Abstract: We study behavioural responses to a widely-used tax enforcement policy...Read More >
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Willie Nakunyada–“Termination of Correspondent Banking Relationships (CBRs) In Zimbabwe: Trends, and Implications” – PhD Seminar
Willie Nakunyada–“Termination of Correspondent Banking Relationships (CBRs) In Zimbabwe: Trends, and Implications” – PhD Seminar
Abstract: Following the global financial crisis of 2008, correspondent banking relationships (CBRs) which facilitate the settlement of domestic and cross-border payments, have been terminated in several developing countries mostly in...Read More >
Stephen Opata – “Inflation forecasting performance of a developing economy central bank- The Case of Ghana” – PhD Seminar
Stephen Opata – “Inflation forecasting performance of a developing economy central bank- The Case of Ghana” – PhD Seminar
Abstract: This study used historical inflation forecast data of the Bank of Ghana and quarterly inflation outcomes to assess forecast performance through the use of Mincer-Zarnowitz regressions and the incorporation...Read More >
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Daniel Weimar (ROSES)
Daniel Weimar (ROSES)
Title: A Bright Spot for a Small League: Social Media Performance in a Football League without a COVID-19 Lockdown About ROSES: An online series of sport economics seminars, organised by...Read More >
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Virtual Seminar – Shixuan Wang
Virtual Seminar – Shixuan Wang
Title: On the intraday return curves of bitcoin: predictability and trading opportunities Abstract: Motivated by the potential inferences from intraday price data in the controversial Bitcoin market, we apply functional...Read More >
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Victoria Prowse (External Seminar)
Victoria Prowse (External Seminar)
Title: Cognitive skills, strategic sophistication, and life outcomes Abstract: We investigate how childhood cognitive skills affect strategic sophistication and adult outcomes. In particular, we emphasize the importance of childhood theory-of-mind...Read More >
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Philip Ramirez – “Popularity, Beauty and Mispricing in Tennis Betting Markets” – PhD Seminar
Philip Ramirez – “Popularity, Beauty and Mispricing in Tennis Betting Markets” – PhD Seminar
Abstract: Behavioral biases, such as the favorite-longshot bias, can lead to market inefficiencies manifesting as systematic mispricing in betting markets. Using bookmaker odds for tennis matches, as well as match...Read More >
Andrew Clark – “Complex Systems Modeling of Community Currencies” – PhD Seminar
Andrew Clark – “Complex Systems Modeling of Community Currencies” – PhD Seminar
Abstract: We present a complex dynamical systems subpopulation model for the construction and validation of Grassroots Economics Foundation's Community Inclusion Currency. In our paper we introduce the modern application of...Read More >
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Dimitris Karlis (ROSES)
Dimitris Karlis (ROSES)
Title: Uncertainty in competitive balance: a model based approach About ROSES: An online series of sport economics seminars, organised by James Reade, Carl Singleton and Adrian Bell, part of the...Read More >
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Sonia – “Impact of Climate Change on Agricultural Output: Evidence from Pakistan” – PhD Seminar
Sonia – “Impact of Climate Change on Agricultural Output: Evidence from Pakistan” – PhD Seminar
Abstract: Global warming is a major ecological concern of the 21st century. The increasing trends in climate change over the past few decades have immensely affected the agricultural sector, as...Read More >
Bushan Mohan – “Modelling returns to education in a developing economy context” – PhD Seminar
Bushan Mohan – “Modelling returns to education in a developing economy context” – PhD Seminar
Abstract: This paper provides a brief overview of the models being used to determine the returns to education in Guyana’s labour market. The models are limited to the Quarterly LFS...Read More >
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Reio Tanji (ROSES)
Reio Tanji (ROSES)
Title: Reference Dependence and Monetary Incentives: Evidence from Major League Baseball About ROSES: An online series of sport economics seminars, organised by James Reade, Carl Singleton and Adrian Bell, part...Read More >
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Matthew Yeo – “Mass Outdoor Events and the Spread of an Airborne Virus: English Football and Covid-19” — PhD Seminar
Matthew Yeo – “Mass Outdoor Events and the Spread of an Airborne Virus: English Football and Covid-19” — PhD Seminar
Abstract: Mass attendance events are a mainstay of economic and social activity. However, such events can potentially have public health consequences by facilitating the spreading of disease. Despite these concerns,...Read More >
Reema Altheyab – “Female Entrepreneurship: Factors governing the Performance of Female-owned SMEs in Saudi Arabia” – PhD Seminar
Reema Altheyab – “Female Entrepreneurship: Factors governing the Performance of Female-owned SMEs in Saudi Arabia” – PhD Seminar
Abstract: There is limited literature that examines SMEs’ growth, barriers to growth, female entrepreneurs and the Saudi economy dimension, where these are considered together. So, this research aims to make...Read More >
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Mobolaji Alabi (ROSES)
Mobolaji Alabi (ROSES)
Title: The financial impact of Financial Fair Play regulation: Evidence from the English Premier League About ROSES: An online series of sport economics seminars, organised by James Reade, Carl Singleton...Read More >