CESifo Area Conference on Macro with Micro Data 2026

Scientific Organizers: Monika Piazzesi and  Andreas Peichl

We invite the submission of papers to the first CESifo Area Conference on Macro with Micro Data to be held in June 2026. The purpose of this conference is to facilitate discussion on research dealing with any topic in macro between researchers from both sides of the Atlantic. 

By bringing together detailed datasets, structural models, and key questions at the intersection of macroeconomics and financial markets, papers presented aim to build a good policy-relevant understanding of the real economy and financial markets.

Submissions may deal with any research addressing the use of micro and survey data in macroeconomics. Papers may be theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented on a large variety of topics, including but not limited to:

•          Heterogeneous effects of monetary policy on households and firms
•          The role of financial frictions in amplifying shocks
•          The interaction of regulation and credit supply
•          The contribution of expectations to market dynamics
•          Survey methodologies and forecasting performance of survey- and micro data in business cycle research

Submissions from both CESifo network members and non-network members will be considered. Preference will be given to complete papers.

The keynote lectures will be held by Yueran Ma (University of Chicago) and Ludwig Straub (Harvard University).

Distinguished CESifo Affiliate Award

The 2026 Distinguished CESifo Affiliate Award in Macro with Micro Data is aimed at talented young scholars and will be awarded to the best paper presented by a young author at this conference. Candidates must have completed their PhDs no longer than five years ago (same applies to any co-authors). Accepted candidates will be invited to attend and present their papers. The criteria for the award are scientific originality, policy relevance, and quality of exposition. The winner will receive a €2,000 award.

All CESifo Research Network Fellows are welcome to nominate candidates by submitting the nominee's paper, CV and a brief note explaining the motivation for the nomination to the scientific organizers and office@cesifo.de by 15 February 2026.

Conference Details

The conference will commence at 9am on Friday, 12 June and end on Saturday, 13 June in the afternoon, approx. at 3pm. The conference will take place as an in-person event (streaming of sessions will not be provided).

Accommodation (organized by CESifo) and economy travel for one speaker per paper will be covered in accordance with the CESifo Travel Policy.

Publication

All papers presented at this conference may be submitted to the CESifo Working Paper Series.