IM-TCD
The Department of Economics is home to the research unit IM-TCD (International Macro-TCD). The aim of IM-TCD is to provide high-quality research in the field of international macroeconomics and finance.
News
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New Article by Professor Davide Romelli published in Journal of Common Market Studies in June 2024
"What Do Politicians Think of Technocratic Institutions? Attitudes in the European Parliament Towards the European Central Bank" examines the politicians' view on central banks. The article is written with Federico M. Ferrara, Donato Masciandaro and Manuela Moschella.
Council of Economic Advisers cites Professor Davide Romelli's data on Central Bank Independence
Professor Davide Romelli's data on Central Bank Independence has been cited by the US Council of Economic Advisers's blog on May 22 2024. The blog defines CBI and why it is important to carry out monetary policy without political interference.
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IM-TCD Welcomes Visiting Scholar Alan M. Taylor in May 2024
IM-TCD are thrilled to welcome Alan M. Taylor, Professor of Economics in the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, as a visiting scholar in May 2024 for collaborative research and discussions with the Department of Economics.
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Intra-household Time Allocation: Evidence from the Post-socialist Countries
Professor Vitaliia Yaremko has published a paper with Comparative Economic Studies, an official journal of the Association for Comparative Economic Studies (ACES). It examines the division of household work in post-socialist countries and makes comparisons to advanced economies between 1994 to 2012.