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I am spending two weeks at the EIEF - Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance in Rome for an academic exchange and to better understand the role of evidence-based policy advice in Italy. A big thank you to my hosts! The atmosphere here is truly stimulating 😊 . 🔸 The Banca d'Italia-funded EIEF may be small, but it has an impressive faculty that would be the envy of many German universities. Also apart from that Italy has a lot to offer in the field of economics. Università Bocconi in Milan is one of the leading economic research institutions in Europe and is ranked 32nd in the Shanghai Ranking for economics, while the University of Bonn, the best German university, is ranked 39th. Like Germany, Italy can also boast a #Nobel Prize winner in economics: Franco Modigliani from Rome received the prize for his work on life cycle theory and corporate finance. 🔹 However, the overall university landscape paints a sober picture. In the Shanghai Ranking, the leading Italian university is Sapienza Università di Roma, in places 100-150. By comparison, the leading German university is LMU Munich in 43rd place. The relatively poor performance of Italian universities may also be due to the fact that the salaries of academics in Italy are almost 30% lower than in Germany. 🔸 The differences in the academic landscape are reflected in the total expenditure on research and development. In Italy, this amounts to 1.5% of gross domestic product, compared to 3.1% in Germany. This is one of the reasons why productivity in Italy has barely increased in the last two decades. 🔹 However, this does not stop Italians from conducting cutting-edge research, just often not in Italy. In 2022 and 2023, 43 of the European Research Council's highly prestigious Advanced Grants went to researchers from Italy, 86 to German, 63 to French and 47 to British researchers. However, only 26 award winners work in Italy, while 87 work at institutions in Germany, 77 in the UK and 69 in France. Many top Italian researchers work abroad. We at ZEW – Leibniz-Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung also benefit from this - Italians are the strongest nationality among our international researchers. 🔸 There is scientific potential in Italy, but it is evidently not being sufficiently utilised. Science needs patience and perseverance, which not every government can muster. Perhaps the fact that governments in Italy only stay in power for just over a year on average has an impact here: since 1946, there have been 68 governments under 31 prime ministers.

Great to be in the #IAFEP conference with my colleagues from Mondragon Unibertsitatea Great opportunity to share our research: Alaine Garmendia & Gentzane Aldekoa Anton about the impact of ownership in the relation between human resources practices and employee outcomes; Fred Freundlich about education, Oier Onaindia Romero presenting financial culture in #coops; Oier Imaz and I presenting issues related to sustainability. They are all challenges that cooperatives are facing. Or as Oier Imaz said en the conference, can we see them as opportunities? #cooperatives #employeeownership #financialparticipation

+++15th ESEA Conference on Sport Economics+++ We're excited to remind you about the upcoming 15th ESEA Conference on Sport Economics, happening from August 21st to August 23rd 2024, at the prestigious Erasmus School of Economics in Rotterdam. It's going to be three days filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and presentations showcasing the latest advancements in research. Save the Date: The conference is in person, starting at 15:30 AM on Wednesday, August 21st, and concluding at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 23rd. PhD workshop: Prior to the conference, a workshop for PhD students will be offered (Monday, 19th to Wednesday, 21st). (Remaining) Key dates: July 15, 2024 – Submissions of full papers for the 'Best Young Researcher Paper Award' July 15, 2024 – Deadline for registration for presenting authors July 31, 2024 – Deadline for registration for non-presenting participants August 19th–21st, 2024 – PhD Workshop August 21st–23rd, 2024 – ESEA conference (AGM on August 22nd) For more information and to register, please visit our conference website. We're looking forward to welcoming you to the 15th ESEA Conference on Sport Economics in Rotterdam! #ESEAConference #SportEconomics #Research #Networking

Today marks a significant milestone as the Laboratory for Behavioral Economics (LABBE) is officially inaugurated at Vilnius University's Faculty of Economics and Business Administration. This development underscores the institution's dedication to advancing the understanding of human behavior's intricate role in economics. The establishment of LABBE signals a steadfast commitment to rigorous research and evidence-based policymaking. Heartfelt gratitude is extended to Dean Aida Macerinskiene and her team for their exemplary leadership in bringing this initiative to fruition. However, amidst this celebration, it is important to acknowledge the passing of Nobel Prize laureate Daniel Kahneman, whose profound contributions have significantly shaped the field of behavioral economics. While he may no longer be with us, his legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire generations of researchers worldwide. As LABBE embarks on its journey, let us honor Kahneman's memory by upholding the standards of academic excellence and scholarly inquiry. Together, let us remain steadfast in our pursuit of knowledge and innovation to drive positive change in our communities and beyond. #labbe #feba #behavioraleconomics

The third edition of the Summer Module on Economics and Institutions in Europe just came to an end: what a great opportunity to come back to Trento, but most importantly to meet and discuss with extraordinary lecturers and PhD participants. The Summer School was centered around the study of the diversity of Europe’s societies, trying to answer to the following set of questions:  If formal and informal institutions need to be compatible with each other, how can we organize effective multi-level governance? Who is to make decisions at what level? At what degree of specificity? How do we even detect frictions and incompatibilities? How do we deal with them once we find them? In brief: how can local traditions and values be incorporated without compromising the overarching goals of the EU? In trying to answer these questions, we attended many lectures to understand theoretical and methodological topics that are at the frontier of current knowledge, including institutional complementarities, the measurement of culture, as well as different experimental techniques to elicit social norms. Thank you to the Trento Jean Monnet Centre and to the Department of Economics and Management at the Università di Trento for organizing this event. I am looking forward to delving deeper into these fascinating subjects and applying what I have learned to my future research!

A new report from our friends at the IIR GMU highlights the significant contributions of immigrants and international students to U.S. academic excellence, with 35% of Nobel Laureates in academic fields being immigrants. Check out the full report to learn more about the transformative contributions of immigrants and international students! https://lnkd.in/enwJEyd8

At SHASS, our students and other scholars work to advance human understanding. This includes award-winning research from experts in economics, literature, philosophy, and more. Take a look at some of our work: https://lnkd.in/ecdVRUYt #thisismit #mitshass #mit #humanities #research

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On rankings and measures of achievement: Our society grades, ranks and lists the best, the ones at the top. It creates a sense of interest, proud, challenge, and desirability to belong to any top group. However, context, complexities and the very contingencies of life are so relevant; that a minor change on any of those, can immediately void any comparison. The brilliant student who had a family issue, the brilliant professional who unexpectedly got sick or into an accident, the achiever who realized that wanted a huge swift change in life or career trajectory. That’s probably why many motivational mentors and career experts reflect and advice saying that the only valid measure of comparison is with yourself. If you’re proud of the human being and professional that you are, you might be in the right trajectory. If you strive to reach new goals and alignment in your life, you might be in the right trajectory. If you feel fulfillment and personal movement, learnings and new excitement, you might be in the right trajectory. Rankings and ratings attempt to measure quality. But when the quality being measured is about human beings, there is not such a complex and encompassing system that can accurately observe each one’s process, considering context, contingencies and complexities. It all boils down to observe your inputs, and develop habits and processes that make sense for you and your very own trajectory. If you pay enough attention to yourself (which I testify is often times very difficult) you’ll act and walk on a personal quality path. Be kind to yourself but make sure you have some direction.

🌟 Delighted to reflect on the vibrant discussions at the II International Conference on INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE HIGH-IMPACT RESEARCH IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS 2024! This gathering was an exceptional platform for delving into the evolving landscape of academic publishing. Each session shed light on cutting-edge trends, set new expectations, and shared best practices crucial for publishing impactful research. Key takeaways included: 💡 Insightful engagements with guest editors from top-tier journals. These discussions revealed the intricate editorial considerations that influence the dissemination of scholarly work in economics and business. Lara Skelly, South African Journal of Business Management Joaquin Alegre, International Journal of Management Reviews Juan Vázquez, UCJC Business and Society Review Alicia Orea-Giner, PhD, Tourism Management Perspectives Ricardo Martínez Cañas, Cogent Business and Management José Francisco Molina Azorín, Journal of Mixed Methods Research 🙌 The Early Career Research Network of ACEDE roundtable offered a candid exploration of the challenges and rewards in the publication journey. It provided practical advice for emerging scholars eager to navigate their academic trajectories successfully. Sara Alonso-Muñoz, PhD. Rey Juan Carlos University (Spain) Marta Ferrer-Serrano. Santiago de Compostela University (Spain) Sofía Louise Martínez-Martínez. Málaga University (Spain) 🌷 The conference was a treasure trove of information and networking opportunities, helping to shape robust publication strategies for researchers at all levels. I am excited to apply these insights to my work and contribute to this dynamic field! #HighImpactResearch #AcademicConference #ResearchInnovation #NetworkingInAcademia #PublicationStrategies