The SNU Institute of Economic Research and Center for International Research on the Japanese Economy (CIRJE) of University of Tokyo are holding The 5th Joint Conference of the University of Tokyo and Seoul National University on “Applications of Economic Theories and Empirics to Global Issues”. Participation of those interested will be very much appreciated.

○ Date: Friday, November 14th, 10:00-16:30

○ Place: College of Social Science, Dept. of Economics Seminar Room Bldg#16, Room #655

○ Topic: Applications of Economic Theories and Empirics to Global Issues

○ Institutions in charge:
ㆍ Institute of Economic Research, Seoul National University
ㆍ Center for International Research on the Japanese Economy (CIRJE), University of Tokyo

○ Lecturers and Topics

ㆍ “On the Role of Policy Interventions in Structural Change and Economic Development: The Case of Japan's Postwar” Julen Esteban-Pretel (University of Tokyo) and Yasuyuki Sawada (University of Tokyo)

ㆍ “The Value of Uncertainty under Limited Commitment” Junichi Fujimoto (University of Tokyo)

ㆍ “Technological Changes and Employment of Older Manufacturing Workers in Early-Twentieth-Century America” Chulhee Lee (Seoul National University)

ㆍ “Enforcing International Trade Agreements under Imperfect Private Monitoring: Private Trigger Strategies and a Possible Role for the WTO”Jee-Hyeong Park (Seoul National University)