Economic Research Group intends to promote exchange of ideas with analytical content amongst researchers and academics. Special emphasis will be given to promoting those who are in the early stages in their careers. The aim is to create vibrant environment where interested parties can present and receive feedback on their research. 

With a view to hosting two events on a regular basis - one in summer and the other in winter - the first symposium was held in August 2008. The next symposium will be in summer (July – Aug) of 2009. Please contact info@ergonline.org if you want to contribute. Unlike the present one, prior reviews will be done in cases of future submissions.

Saturday 20th December

(10:00-11:00)   ‘Estimation of Demand for Water in Dhaka City’
                       A.K. Enamul Haque, Executive Director, ERG & Professor of United International U

(11:00-11:15)   Tea

(11:15-12:15)   'Linking Index Analysis to Sectoral Trade Policy: A Case Study'
                       Azreen KARIM, PhD Student, Massey,

(12:15-13:15)   'Price Manipulation in Prediction Markets'
                       Urmee Khan PhD Student, Texas


Monday 22nd December

(14:30-15:30)   ‘Valuing Storm Protection Benefit of Mangroves’
                       Sakib Mahmud, PhD Student, Wyoming

(15:30-16:30)   ‘Food Security for the Poor: Exploring Policy Options Under Alternative Price Regimes’
                       Rushad Faridi & Naimul Wadood, Assistant Professor, Dhaka University

(16:30-17:00)   'On Food Security'
                       Salim Rashid, Professor, University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign

(17:00-17:30)   Tea


Saturday 27th December

(15:00-16:00)   ‘An Experimental Study on Forward Induction - a test of rationality’
                       Quazi Shahriar, Assistant Prof, San Diego State

(16:00-17:00)   ‘The US asset bubble, causes and consequences’
                       Saber Zohir

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