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2010 WTO Essay Award for Young Economists

In Awards & Grants on June 2, 2010 at 2:17 pm

The annual WTO Essay Award consists of a prize of CHF 5,000 to the author(s) of the winning essay. In the case of a co-authored paper, the prize will be equally divided among the authors. The winning paper will be officially announced at the annual meeting of the European Trade Study Group (ETSG), which is currently the largest conference specializing in international trade. The award ceremony will take place in September 2010 in Lausanne, Switzerland. The winning author(s) will receive funding to attend the meeting.

For eligibility and requirements:
http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news10_e/rese_02mar10_e.htm

OTEFA Newsletter Vol.2 No.1

In Newsletter on June 2, 2010 at 2:14 pm

The OTEFA Newletter Vol.2 No.1 (June 2010) is available for download at the newsletter site: http://otefa.org/newsletter/

Position at BoA Commodity Research Team

In Job openings on December 8, 2009 at 11:41 am

Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Department Commodity Research
Location New York or London
Job Description Bank of America Merrill Lynch Commodities Research is seeking an analyst to join their Commodity Research team. The position requires a graduate degree, preferably at the PhD level in economics, finance, or other quantitative field.

We are seeking candidates at the junior level with a solid understanding of applied econometrics. An interest in commodity and financial markets is a must and a background in applied economics, finance or international economics are also important.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are a must. Position will be based in either London or New York.

Resume submission deadline: Candidates should submit resume and cover letter to Emily Hateley at emily.hateley@baml.com, with subject line ‘Application for Commodity Analyst Position’

Please indicate if you will be available to attend the AEA meeting in Atlanta in January 2010. We will interview candidates there on 4-5 January, 2010.

Applications/Contact Details Emily Hateley: emily.hateley@baml.com
Application Deadline 12/20/2009