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For the presentation of your paper, please check the detailed program. You will find information about time and location. The official language of the congress is English.

Concerning technical equipment, you will find in each room a PC (with Windows XP and Office XP), and a beamer. We kindly ask you to bring your presentation on a memory stick. In order to technically set up your presentation, please come to the conference room at least 20 minutes before the beginning of your session.

In parallel sessions, your presentation will last maximum 25 minutes (5 minutes for discussion). The last presenter of each parallel session will also act as the session chair.

Friday 26 June 2009
08:30-10:30	Arrival, registration, welcome coffee
10:30-12:30	Parallel sessions A
Session A1: Econometric theory Chair: Peter Egger, ifo Institute, Munich		Room M R150 Fr 10:30-12:30
Properties of Hierarchical Archimedean Copulas Yarema Okhrin, University of Bern Co-authors: Ostap Okhrin, HU Berlin; Wolfgang Schmid, European University Viadrina
Testing for covariate balance using nonparametric quantile regression and resampling methods Martin Huber, University of St Gallen
Spatial Dynamic Panel Model and System GMM: A Monte Carlo Investigation Madina Kukenova, University of Neuchatel Co-author: Jose-Antonio Monteiro, University of Neuchatel
Estimation of Higher-Order Spatial Autoregressive Panel Data Error Component Models Peter Egger, ifo Institute, Munich Co-author: Harald Badinger, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien
Session A2: Gravity I Chair: Silvio Hong Tiing Tai, University of Geneva		Room M R160 Fr 10:30-12:30
New Evidence for the Linder Hypothesis and the two Extensive Margins of Trade Claudia Bernasconi, University of Zurich
Terrorism and Trade: Does the Neighbor Hurt? Jose de Sousa, CES University of Paris 1 and CREM University of Rennes 1 Co-authors: Daniel Mirza, GERCIE-U. Tours, CREM and CEPII; Thierry Verdier, PSE and CEPR
Migrant Networks in Swiss Trade Pierre-Louis Vézina, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
Social Interactions and Trade Outcomes Silvio Hong Tiing Tai, University of Geneva
Session A3: International trade I Chair: Raphael Auer, Swiss National Bank		Room M R170 Fr 10:30-12:30
Unemployment in an Interdependent World Gabriel Felbermayr, University of Hohenheim Co-authors: Mario Larch, University of Munich and CESifo; Wolfgang Lechthaler, Kiel Institute for the World Economy
International Trade, Growth, and per Capita Income Andreas Kohler, University of Zurich
Optimal Trade Policy:Home Market Effect vs Terms of Trade Externality Chiara Forlati, EPFL Co-authors: Alessia Campolmi, CEU and MNB; Harald Fadinger, University of Vienna
Product Heterogeneity, Trade, and the Dynamics of Industry Raphael Auer, Swiss National Bank
Session A4: Health Economics Chair: Marcel Bilger, University of Geneva		Room M 1130 Fr 10:30-12:30
Evaluating a nationwide health intervention using the intention-to-treat framework: An application to Malawi’s ITN distribution program Eva Deuchert, University of St Gallen
A spatial dynamic approach to the demand for outpatient antibiotics Karine Moschetti, University of Lugano Co-authors: Massimo Filippini, University of Lugano; Giuliano Masiero, University of Lugano
Long-run labour market effects of individual sports activities Michael Lechner, University of St. Gallen
Explaining individual health expenditure in the presence of health insurance: An extended Box-Cox censoring model Marcel Bilger, University of Geneva Co-author: Jean-Paul Chaze, University of Geneva
Session A5: Labor economics I Chair: Dany Jaimovich, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies		Room M 1140 Fr 10:30-12:30
Are workers with a long commute less productive? Jos Van Ommeren, Free University Amsterdam Co-author: Eva Gutiérrez-i-Puigarnau, VU University, Amsterdam
Revisiting "Mothers and Sons": Preference Formation and Female Labor Force in Switzerland Aline Bütikofer, University of Bern
Hiring Costs and the Firm’s Supply of Training Marc Blatter, University of Bern Co-authors: Samuel Muehlemann, University of Bern & IZA Bonn; Samuel Schenker, University of Bern
Who is claiming for Fixed-Term Contracts? Dany Jaimovich, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies Co-author: Carmen Pages-Serra, Inter-American Development Bank
Session A6: Public economics - theory Chair: Christian Keuschnigg, University of St. Gallen		Room M 1150 Fr 10:30-12:30
Political accountability, incentives, and Contractual design of public private partnerships Laure Athias, IDHEAP/UNIL
Modelling the folk theorem of spatial economics: a heterogeneous regional growth model Torben Klarl, University of Augsburg
The cost of tax competition. Insights from a dynamic two-country model Eva Luthi, Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Corporate Taxation and the Welfare State Christian Keuschnigg, University of St. Gallen
Session A7: Macroeconomics - fluctuations Chair: Peter Tillmann, Swiss National Bank		Room M 1160 Fr 10:30-12:30
The unemployment correlation puzzle Francesco Furlanetto, Norges Bank Co-author: Tommy Sveen, Norges Bank
Macroeconomic implications of Downward Wage Rigidities Mirko Abbritti, The Graduate Institute, Geneva and Universidad de Navarra Co-author: Stephan Fahr, European Central Bank
The changing output-inflation trade-off and the role of the financial sector Peter Tillmann, Swiss National Bank Co-author: Barbara Rudolf, Swiss National Bank
Session A8: Financial globalization I Chair: Cédric Tille, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies		Room M 1170 Fr 10:30-12:30
The myth of decoupling Sébastien Wälti, Swiss National Bank
Monetary determinants of the Swiss franc Carlos Lenz, Swiss National Bank Co-author: Marcel Savioz, Swiss National Bank Zürich
Financial Reforms and Capital Flows to Emerging Europe Martin Schmitz, Trinity College Dublin
Where have the Savings gone to? Assessing the Return on Switzerland’s External Assets Cédric Tille, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies Co-author: Nicolas Stoffels, Swiss National Bank
12:30-13:45	Lunch
13:45-15:00	Plenary session	Room M R080
Chair: Tobias Müller, University of Geneva
Opening addresses Bernard Morard, Dean, Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, University of Geneva Gebhard Kirchgässner, University of St. Gallen, President of the SSES Aymo Brunetti, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO, Bern Keynote address Trade and the global crisis Richard Baldwin, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva
15:00-15:15	Coffee break
15:15-16:45	Plenary session (cont’d)	Room M R080
Chair: Cédric Tille, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
Keynote addresses A long run view on US external asset position Hélène Rey, London Business School Two and a half theories of trade Peter Neary, Oxford University
16:45-17:15	Coffee break
17:15-18:45	Parallel sessions B
Session B1: Applied econometrics I Chair: Juan Manuel Tellez, University of Geneva		Room M R150 Fr 17:15-18:45
The Grunfeld Data at 50 Christian Kleiber, University of Basel Co-author: A. Zeileis, Universität Basel
Social Policy Index: a model-based approach Juan Manuel Tellez, University of Geneva Co-author: Jaya Krishnakumar, University of Geneva
Session B2: Gains from variety Chair: Lukas Mohler, University of Basel		Room M R160 Fr 17:15-18:45
The effect of the Uruguay Round on the Intensive and Extensive Margins of Trade Ines Buono, Bank of Italy Co-author: Guy Lalanne, INSEE
Trade openness, gains from variety and government spending Sandra Hanslin, University of Zurich
Globalization and the Gains from Variety - The Case of a Small Open Economy Lukas Mohler, University of Basel
Session B3: Political economy of trade Chair: Michele Ruta, World Trade Organization		Room M R170 Fr 17:15-18:45
On Subsidies in Trade Agreements Philip Saure, Swiss National Bank
Variety and Democracy in International Trade Andrea Lassmann, KOF, ETH Zurich Co-author: Martin Gassebner, ETH Zurich
A political economy theory of subsidy agreements Michele Ruta, World Trade Organization Co-author: Daniel Brou, University of Western Ontario
Session B4: Experimental and empirical economics Chair: Irene Comeig, University of Geneva, University of Valencia and LINEEX		Room M 1130 Fr 17:15-18:45
Do Managers Reciprocate? Field Experimental Evidence From a Competitive Market Christian Thöni, University of St. Gallen Co-author: Michel Marechal, University of St. Gallen
Busy boards in a two-tier system: old-boys network or efficient monitoring technology? Marc Steffen Rapp, Universität Karlsruhe (TH) Co-authors: Jana Oehmichen, Universität Karlsruhe (TH); Michael Wolff, Universität Karlsruhe (TH)
Moral Hazard and Screening in an Experimental Market Irene Comeig, University of Geneva, University of Valencia and LINEEX Co-authors: C. Monica Capra, Emory University, USA; Matilde O. Fernandez, University of Valencia, Spain
Session B5: Labor economics II Chair: Spyros Arvanitis, KOF, ETH Zurich		Room M 1140 Fr 17:15-18:45
Optimal Size and Intensity of Job Search Assistance Programs Evelyn Ribi, University of St. Gallen
Optimal Monitoring and Sanction Systems Conny Wunsch, University of St. Gallen
Are Firm Innovativeness and Firm Age Relevant for the Supply of Vocational Training? – A Study Based on Swiss Micro Data Spyros Arvanitis, KOF, ETH Zurich
Session B6: Finance and Banking Chair: Aude Pommeret, IREGE and HEC Lausanne		Room M 1150 Fr 17:15-18:45
A Financial Model of the Firm: Risk and Portfolio Selection Marc Santugini, HEC Montreal Co-author: Leonard J. Mirman, University of Virginia
Banking: A Mechanism Design Approach Cyril Monnet, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Co-authors: Fabrizio Mattesini, University of Rome Tor-Vergata; Randall Wright, University of Pennsylvania
Bankruptcy law and firms' behavior Aude Pommeret, IREGE and HEC Lausanne Co-author: Anne Epaulard, Université Paris Dauphine and Cepremap
Session B7: Macroeconomics - growth Chair: Martin Strieborny, University of Lausanne		Room M 1160 Fr 17:15-18:45
Convergence, capital accumulation and the nominal exchange rate Istvan Konya, Magyar Nemzeti Bank and Central European University Co-author: Peter Benczur, Magyar Nemzeti Bank and Central European University
Spatial Convergence of Regions Revisited: A Spatial Maximum Likelihood Systems Approach Michael Pfaffermayr, University of Innsbruck
Contract-Intensive Industries: Does Finance Matter Martin Strieborny, University of Lausanne Co-author: Kukenova Madina, University of Lausanne
Session B8: Social aspects of globalization Chair: Marco Fugazza, UNCTAD		Room M 1170 Fr 17:15-18:45
Globalization and Protection of Employment Frank Somogyi, KOF, ETH Zurich Co-author: Justina A. V. Fischer, OECD
The impact of globalization and corruption on extraordinary wealth: an empirical analysis Marco Piatti, Queensland University of Technology Co-author: Benno Torgler, Queensland University of Technology
Trade Liberalisation and Informality: New stylized facts Marco Fugazza, UNCTAD Co-author: Norbert Fiess, The World Bank and University of Glasgow
20:00	Conference dinner (Restaurant du Parc des Eaux-Vives)
Saturday 27 June 2009
08.30-09.00	SSES General Assembly	Room M R080
09.00-11.00	Parallel sessions C
Session C1: Applied econometrics II Chair: Urs von Arx, ETH Zurich		Room M R150 Sa 09.00-11.00
Stochastic Volatility and Jumps: Exponentially Affine Yes or No? An Empirical Analysis of S&P500 Dynamics Norman Seeger, Goethe University Frankfurt Co-authors: Katja Ignatieva, Goethe University Frankfurt; Paulo Rodrigues, Goethe University Frankfurt
Evaluating Short-Run Forecasting Properties of the KOF Employment Barometer for Switzerland in Real Time Boriss Siliverstovs, KOF, ETH Zurich
The Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Stock Performance: New Evidence for the USA and Europe Urs von Arx, ETH Zurich Co-author: Andreas Ziegler, University of Zurich
Statistical Analysis of Broadcasters Data: A Model for Zero-Inflated and Heavy-Tailed Data Dominique-Laurent Couturier, University of Geneva Co-author: Maria-Pia Victoria-Feser, University of Geneva
Session C2: International trade II Chair: Christoph Sax, University of Basel		Room M R160 Sa 09.00-11.00
Productivity, contractibility and the sourcing modes of multinational firms: evidence from French firm-level data Farid Toubal, University of Angers, PSE and CEPII Co-author: Fabrice Defever, University of Nottingham
Learning by exporting: which channels? An empirical analysis for Turkey Daniela Maggioni, Università Politecnica delle Marche
Does Export Concentration Cause Volatility? Christian Busch, KOF, ETH Zurich
How to Explain the High Prices in Switzerland? Christoph Sax, University of Basel Co-author: Rolf Weder, University of Basel
Session C3: Trade and development Chair: Joerg Mayer, UNCTAD		Room M R170 Sa 09.00-11.00
Trade, Aid, Remittances and Migration Sule Akkoyunlu, University of Zurich
The extent of China's pharmaceutical exports sensitivity to Africa's intellectual property protection and market capacity Omar Da'ar, World Trade Organization
Has China de-industrialised other developing countries? Joerg Mayer, UNCTAD Co-author: Adrian Wood, Queen Elizabeth House, Oxford
Session C4: Microeconomics - theory Chair: Dennis Gärtner, University of Zürich		Room M 1130 Sa 09.00-11.00
Signaling in Auctions among Competitors Cédric Wasser, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Co-author: Benedikt von Scarpatetti, University of Basel
Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise - the value of information in contests Philipp Denter, University of St. Gallen Co-author: Dana Sisak, University of St.Gallen
Accumulating success - a model of dynamic contests with a fixed endpoint Dana Sisak, University of St. Gallen Co-author: Philipp Denter, University of St.Gallen
Making Sense of Non-Binding Retail-Price Recommendations Dennis Gärtner, University of Zürich Co-author: Stefan Buehler, University of St.Gallen
Session C5: Environmental economics Chair: Simon Luechinger, London School of Economics		Room M 1140 Sa 09.00-11.00
Sustainability, neutrality and beyond in the framework of Swiss post-2012 André Sceia, EPFL Co-authors: Juan-Carlos Altamirano-Cabrera, EPFL; Thorsten F. Schulz, PSI; Marc Vielle, EPFL
Risk Aversion and Willingness to Pay for Energy Efficient Systems in Rental Apartments Mehdi Farsi, ETH Zurich
Unilateral climate policy and optimal containment in an open economy Frank Krysiak, University of Basel Co-author: Stefan Csordàs
Air Pollution and Infant Mortality: A Natural Experiment from Power Plant Desulfurization Simon Luechinger, London School of Economics
Session C6: Macroeconomics - empirical I Chair: Michael Lamla, ETH Zürich		Room M 1150 Sa 09.00-11.00
What drives the regional integration of equity markets? Chee Wooi Hooy, Universiti Sains Malaysia Co-author: Goh Kim Leng, University of Malaya
Estimating a stock-flow model for the Swiss housing market Elizabeth Steiner, Swiss National Bank
The Euro Cash Changeover, Inflation Perceptions and the Media Michael Lamla, ETH Zürich Co-author: Sarah M. Lein, Swiss National Bank Zürich
Session C7: Exchange rates Chair: Peter Kugler, University of Basel		Room M 1160 Sa 09.00-11.00
Limits of Floats: The Role of Foreign Curreny Debt and Import Structure Pascal Towbin, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies Co-author: Sebastian Weber, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
The Impact of Fixed Exchange Rates on Fiscal Discipline Makram El-Shagi, Universität Mannheim
External Adjustments and Coordinated Exchange Rate Policy in Asia Kentaro Iwatsubo, Kobe University Co-author: Eiji Ogawa, Hitotsubashi University
Financial Market Integration in the Early Modern Period in Spain: Results from Threshold Error Correction Model Peter Kugler, University of Basel Co-author: Peter Bernholz, Universität Basel
11.00-11.30	Coffee break
11.30-13.30	Parallel sessions D
Session D1: Productivity Chair: Patrick Gaulé, EPFL		Room M R150 Sa 11.30-13.30
The impact of introducing new products on firm productivity Martin Gornig, DIW Berlin Co-authors: Bernd Görzig, DIW Berlin; Axel Werwatz, TU Berlin
What Determines Local Governments' Technical Efficiency? The Case of Road Maintenance Alexander Kalb, Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW)
Technology proximity between firms and universities, firm size, and technology transfer Martin Woerter, KOF, ETH Zurich
Getting cited: does open access help? Patrick Gaulé, EPFL Co-author: Nicolas Maystre, DESA United Nations
Session D2: Gravity II Chair: Benjamin Jung, University of Hohenheim		Room M R160 Sa 11.30-13.30
Bilateral Investment Treaties and FDI: correlation verus Causation Emma Aisbett, Australian National University
Does Gravity Apply to Intangibles? Measuring Openness in Services Julia Wörz, Oesterreichische Nationalbank Co-authors: Joseph Francois, Johannes Kepler University Linz and CEPR; Bernard Hoekman, World Bank and CEPR
The Space of Gravity: Spatial Filtering Estimation of a Gravity Model for Bilateral Trade Roberto Patuelli, University of Lugano Co-authors: Gert-Jan Linders, VU University Amsterdam ; Daniel A Griffith, University of Texas at Dallas
On the Importance of Adjustment Dynamics For Bilateral Trade Flows Benjamin Jung, University of Hohenheim
Session D3: Migration Chair: I-Ling Shen, University of Geneva		Room M R170 Sa 11.30-13.30
Location matters: Estimating cluster premiums for prominent modern artists Christiane Hellmanzik, Trinity College Dublin
Are skilled women more migratory than skilled men? Sara Salomone, Université catholique de Louvain and Tor Vergata University Co-authors: Frederic Docquier, Catholic University of Louvain; Abdeslam Marfouk, ULB; Khalid Sekkat, ULB
The Brain Drain and the World Distribution of Income and Population Andrew Mountford, Royal Holloway, University of London Co-author: Hillel Rapoport, Bar-Ilan University
Brain drain in globalization: A general equilibrium analysis from the sending countries’ perspective I-Ling Shen, University of Geneva Co-authors: Frederic Docquier, Catholic University of Louvain; Luca Marchiori, Catholic University of Louvain
Session D4: Public economics - empirical Chair: Mario Jametti, Università della Svizzera italiana		Room M 1130 Sa 11.30-13.30
Do wages rise when corporate tax rates fall? Difference-in-Differences Analyses of the German Business Tax Reform 2000 Nils aus dem Moore, RWI Essen, Büro Berlin Co-author: Tanja Kasten, RWI Essen, Berlin Office
Family Income Splitting and the Number of Children Doina Radulescu, University of Munich Co-author: Peter Egger, University of Munich
The Role of the Annuity’s Value on the Decision (Not) to Annuitize: Evidence from a Large Policy Change Stefan Staubli, University of St. Gallen
Pension Benefit Insurance and Pension Plan Portfolio Choice Mario Jametti, Università della Svizzera italiana Co-author: Thomas Crossley, University of Cambridge
Session D5: Political economy Chair: Reiner Wolff, University of Fribourg		Room M 1140 Sa 11.30-13.30
Secessionist and Centrist Conflicts: the Role of Natural Resource Rents Dominic Rohner, University of Zurich Co-author: Massimo Morelli, Columbia University
A culture of budget deficits Signe Krogstrup, Swiss National Bank Co-author: Sébastien Wälti, Swiss National Bank
Bureaucrats in Parliament: Theory and Evidence on Its Determinants in Germany Thomas Brändle, University of Basel Co-author: Alois Stutzer, University of Basel
Consistent Allocation of Cabinet Seats: The Swiss Magic Formula Reiner Wolff, University of Fribourg Co-author: Yavuz Karagök, Swiss Federal Statistical Office, Neuchâtel
Session D6: Macroeconomics - empirical II Chair: Daniel Kaufmann, Swiss National Bank		Room M 1150 Sa 11.30-13.30
Optimal Exchange-Rate Targeting with Large Labor Unions Vincenzo Cuciniello, EPFL Co-author: Luisa Lambertini, EPFL
The NAICU and the Phillips Curve - An Approach Based on Micro Data Eva Köberl, KOF, ETH Zurich Co-author: Sarah M. Lein, Swiss National Bank Zürich
Capacity Utilisation, Constraints and Price Adjustments under the Microscope Sarah Lein, Swiss National Bank Co-author: Eva Koberl, KOF, ETH Zurich
The Timing of Price Changes and the Role of Unobserved Heterogeneity Daniel Kaufmann, Swiss National Bank
Session D7: Monetary policy Chair: Petra Gerlach-Kristen, Swiss National Bank		Room M 1160 Sa 11.30-13.30
Is central bank communication really informative when forecasting interest rate decisions? New evidence based on a Taylor rule model for the ECB Jan-Egbert Sturm, KOF, ETH Zurich Co-author: Jakob de Haan, University of Groningen
Central bank policy rate guidance and financial market functioning Richhild Moessner, Bank for International Settlements Co-author: William Nelson, Bank for International Settlement
Financial Structure and the Impact of Monetary Policy on Asset Prices Katrin Assenmacher, Swiss National Bank Co-author: Stefan Gerlach, Goethe University, Frankfurt
Macroeconomic and interest rate volatility under alternative monetary policy frameworks Petra Gerlach-Kristen, Swiss National Bank Co-author: Barbara Rudolf, Swiss National Bank
Session D8: Financial globalization II Chair: Torben Hendricks, University of Duisburg-Essen		Room M 1170 Sa 11.30-13.30
Globalization and Asset Prices: Which Trade-Offs Do Central Banks Face in Small Open Economies? Rolf Knütter, University of Hagen Co-author: Helmut Wagner, University of Hagen
Where Do the Newest EU Member States Stand on the Road to Monetary Integration? Elena Bojesteanu, Bucharest University of Economics Co-author: Gabriel Bobeica, Bucharest University of Economics
Global Liquidity and Commodity Prices – A Cointegrated VAR Approach for OECD Countries Torben Hendricks, University of Duisburg-Essen Co-authors: Ansgar Belke, University of Duisburg-Essen and IZA Bonn; Ingo G. Bordon, University of Duisburg-Essen
13:30-14:30	Lunch (Uni Mail)
14:30	End of the conference