Course Prospectus

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Economics

through a Macrofying Glass

Econosofia is pleased to announce the 4th edition of "Economics through a Macrofying Glass", which will take place between the 5th and the 14th of May 2008. Our project is part of a series of annual academic events on macroeconomics, financial markets and public policy. Out target group consists of bachelor students with a strong focus on macroeconomics and public policy. During the seminars the selected participants will have the opportunity to interact with prominent economists from private companies and from institutions such as the World Bank, IMF and the National Bank of Romania.

Our main guest is Lajos Bokros, professor at the Central European University and Chief economic advisor to the Prime Minister of Croatia. Prof Bokros has a vast experience in the fields of macroeconomics and public finance, which he gained as Director at The World Bank, Economic advisor to the DPM of Poland, Minister of finance in Hungary, Chairman and CEO at Budapest Bank, Chairman and CEO at Budapest Stock Exchange. The other guests are:

• Juan J. Fernandez-Ansola - IMF Senior Regional Representative for Romania and Bulgaria
• Anca Paliu-Dragu - IMF, economic assistant
• Florin Citu - ING, Head of Sales / Deputy Head of Financial Markets
• Florin Ilie - ING, Head of Equity Markets
• Bogdan Baltazar - former president of BRD 1998-2004
• Valentin Lazea - National Bank of Romania, chief economist
• Robert Maxim - Ensight Management Consulting, Managing Partner
• Mihai Bogza - Bancpost, president

Goals

• to complement the education received in college
• to encourage and reward performance
• to support the interaction between students and their potential employers
• to create a network of students with high potential

Target Group

The selection process consists of an application form and interview.The applicant's profile: bachelor/master student with a strong focus on macroeconomics and public policy, with good knowledge of English. The deadline for the application form is April 20. Apply Now!

Dear Students, It was once again a great pleasure and privilege to be here with you [...]. I congratulate the organizers for putting together an excellent program for the week and the participants for their patience, passion and devotion to the subjects which are so important for Romania to have a prosperous future. Multumesc frumos si toate cele bune!

Thanks very much for the opportunity to speak to an open and dynamic group representative of the best of Romania's young people. I hope that I can organize my life better next year so as to be available for a longer discussion. Good luck,

Ma intalnesc din nou cu stralucitii (realmente) econosofi. A fost o incantare sa aud opinii si intrebari destepte, informate, pertinente. Sa va ajute Dumnezeu sa ramaneti si sa cresteti asa! Cu multa caldura,