Conference programme
Some impressions
The 23rd annual
EALE Conference took take place on September 22-24, 2011, at the
Coral
Beach Hotel & Resort, Pafos, Cyprus. The meeting was organised by the
Department of Economics, University of
Cyprus. The conference started in the
afternoon of Thursday 22 September. The conference programme included invited lectures,
topic-related invited sessions, parallel sessions and poster sessions.
Invited lectures:
Anders
Björklund
Janet Currie
James Heckman
The University of Cyprus was established in 1989 and admitted its
first students in 1992. It was founded in response to the growing
intellectual needs of the Cypriot people, and is well placed to fulfil
the aspirations of the country. The University is a vigorous
community of scholars engaged in the generation and diffusion of
knowledge. Despite its brief history, the University of Cyprus has
earned the respect of the international academic community and the
appreciation of Cypriot society. Its graduates are well-received by the
local labour market and top research universities abroad, where many
pursue post-graduate studies.
The aim of the
Department
of Economics is to advance economics at the national and
international level through active resarch programmes and publications
and up-to-date undergraduate and post-graduate programmes.
Cyprus may be just a dot on
the map, but lying as it does in the sparkling blue waters of the
Mediterranean, the sea whose name means the middle of the earth, the
island is ideally situated for visitors to converge to from all four
corners of the world. In general, and as a member of the
European Union, Cyprus follows European norms and standards. English is
widely spoken, as are other European languages, especially in the resort
areas. The island’s year round perfect sunny weather and its spectacular
scenery of turquoise seas, or pine clad mountains, the long history and
rich culture provide a perfect formula for an experience everyone will
remember.
Pafos (Paphos) is located
on the southwest coast of the island. As the capital of Cyprus for 600
years in antiquity, the archaeological legacy of Pafos is such
that UNESCO put the whole city on its World Cultural Heritage List.
Admire the intricate floor mosaics in villas dating back to the Roman
period depicting scenes from Greek mythology, considered among the
finest in the Eastern Mediterranean. Equally impressive are the
underground Tombs of the Kings carved out of solid rock and decorated
with Doric pillars.
Conference venue
The Coral Beach Hotel & Resort occupies a superb location,
overlooking the golden sandy beaches and the sparkling waters of Coral
Bay. This 5 star resort is situated close to the town of Paphos, 25
minutes from Paphos International Airport and 150 km from Larnaca
International Airport. Sea view and mountain view rooms
are pre-reserved for our conference participants at extremely attractive
prices.
