CESifo Area Conference on Global Economy 2026
The conference takes place at the ifo institute on 22 to 23 May 2026.
Papers presented are on any topic under the Global Economy field covering trade, international finance, migration, global environmental issues, and other issues.
Most Read CESifo Working Papers
The CESifo Working Paper Series offers a wide range of economic research across diverse topics. Here are the papers that recently garnered the most attention, based on download figures.
EconPol Forum 02/2026: The Transformative Potential of AI: Implications for Work, Firms, and Trade
Can artificial intelligence (AI) revive the long-declining productivity of European firms and boost the continent's economic growth? How well are EU economies positioned to leverage AI while mitigating risks such as job displacement and algorithmic collusion? The answers largely depend on the business ecosystem, the speed of adoption, and – ultimately – balanced regulation and policy: Upskilling workers, strengthening digital infrastructure, and deepening the EU single market are some of the priorities discussed in this Forum.
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Recent CESifo Working Papers
Regulating Ceremonial Spending: Top-down or Bottom-Up?
Illinois' Net Nutrition During US Economic Development and the Turner Hypothesis: A Microcosm of United States Net Nutrition and Biological Welfare
The Price Ceiling that Minimizes an Exporter’s Profits Without Raising the Buyers’ Price Excessively
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EconPol Europe
EconPol Europe is CESifo’s economic policy platform. EconPol’s mission is to contribute to the crafting of evidence-based, effective economic policy in the face of the rapidly evolving challenges faced by the European economies and their global partners.
