EIITF2020: Empirical Issues in International Trade and Finance Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Kolkata Campus Kolkata, India, December 14-15, 2020 |
| Conference website | http://eiitf.iift.ac.in/eiitf6/index.asp |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=eiitf2020 |
| Submission deadline | May 31, 2020 |
7th Conference on Empirical Issues in International Trade & Finance (EIITF)
14th and 15th December, 2020
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kolkata Campus
1583, Madurdaha Chowbaga Road, Kolkata, West Bengal 700107, India
Call for Papers
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), a Deemed to be University, invites researchers to submit unpublished research papers for 7th International Conference on “Empirical Issues in International Trade & Finance (EIITF)” on 14th and 15th December, 2020 at its Kolkata Campus, India. The Conference provides a forum for dissemination of modern research and facilitates exchange of ideas among renowned scholars from India and abroad.
The earlier EIITF conferences hosted eminent key notes speakers like Prof. L. Alan Winters, distinguished Professor of Economics at University of Sussex, Prof. Joshua Aizenman, distinguised Professor of International Relations and Economics at University of Southern California. Jeffrey Bergstrand, Professor at University of Notre Dame, Gita Gopinath, Professor of International Studies and Economics, Harvard University and Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund, Kala Krishna, Professor of Economics at the Pennsylvania State University, Maitreesh Ghatak, Professor of Economics, London School of Economics, among others
7th Conference on EIITF will host the following esteemed academicians as invited speakers.
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Pol Antràs Robert G. Ory Professor of Economics at Harvard University
Gary D. Cohn Goldman Sachs Chair in Finance Professor, Department of Finance and Real Estate, American University |
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Sumit Agarwal Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor of Finance at the Business School, Professor of Economics and Real Estate at the National University of Singapore |
The theme for this year's EIITF Conference is “Trade, Finance, and Development: Contemporary Issues”. We especially welcome original research articles with international perspective in the thrust areas mentioned below.
Thrust Areas
- Firm heterogeneity and trade
- International trade and organization of firms and business.
- Product mix, quality and International trade
- International trade, economic growth and productivity
- Trade and welfare, unilateralism vs. multilateralism and role of WTO
- Modern approaches to the gravity model
- Exchange rate dynamics
- Stabilization policies in an open economy
- Developmental issues in an open economy
- Corporate finance and governance
- Asset pricing, investment and portfolio management
- Risk management and quantitative finance
- Financial markets and institutions
- Banking and financial regulations
- Financial Technology
- Corporate financial reporting (including Sustainability reporting)
Important Note: The list is indicative only. Research papers in other allied areas, international business and management are also welcome.
Submission of complete paper is desirable. Alternatively, researchers may submit an extended abstract of 5000 words, clearly incorporating among others the theoretical framework, methodology applied, data sources and description, empirical results and policy implications.
To encourage young researchers who are currently pursuing PhD in the area of international trade and finance a separate track is added in the Conference. The best paper from the Doctoral Students will also be awarded cash prize and a certificate. Participants will also have the opportunity to publish their research papers in peer-reviewed ABDC/Scopus listed journals.
Submission starts on 10 February 2020 and the deadline for submission is 31 May 2020. All papers will be go through a blind-review process. Authors of accepted papers will be notified by 15 July 2020.
A registration fee of Indian Rupees 2,500 (+18% GST) for participants based in India and US$50 (+18% GST) for all other participants will be charged. There is no registration fees for PhD students and research scholars.
Limited accommodation facility on first-cum-first serve basis will be provided to young research scholars at a subsidized rate.
The conference webpage is:http://eiitf.iift.ac.in/eiitf7/index.asp
Please submit your paper at: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=eiitf2020 (This link can also be accessed by going to the SUBMISSIONS in conference webpage.)
To get an idea about recent conferences, go to the conference webpage: http://eiitf.iift.ac.in/eiitf7/index.asp
For any conference related queries, please feel free to write to eiitf2020@iift.edu
Best Wishes and Regards,
Dr. Jayanta Kumar Seal
Dr. Oindrila Dey
Conference Coveners
EIITF 2020