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Econosofia

Economics

through a Macrofying Glass

17-25 July 2010, Bucharest

Economics through a Macrofying Glass is the summer school for students passionately intrested in macroeconomics and public policy. This year's theme is The East vs. The West and the New Economic World Order. How will the crisis affect the current architecture of the economy? Which country will rise up to a higher status or which will consolidate its position worldwide? Who will prevail: the Western version of capitalism or its Asian counterpart?

25 students will attend the seminars taught by Mr. Bokros and conferences or talks of prominent economists from the public sector (IMF, NBR) as well as the private one (bankers, consultants, economists). For the speakers list, please consult the "Guests" section.

At the end of the summer school the students will have to produce collectively a working paper in which to sum up the things they have learnt throughout the project, what they have researched in the 9 days of summer school and what they already know about the topic. The most active participants will also receive prizes, in recognition of their constant involvement in talks, intriguing questions and overall inquisitive nature.

Our main guest is Lajos Bokros, professor at the Central European University and Chief economic adviser 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 adviser to the DPM of Poland, Minister of finance in Hungary, Chairman and CEO at Budapest Bank, Chairman and CEO at Budapest Stock Exchange.

Goals

• to complement the education received in college,
• to encourage and reward performance,
• to strengthen links between students and their potential employers,
• to create a network of high potential students,
• to ensure the continuous development of generations of students in the macroeconomic field,
• becoming a blueprint for the passionates of macroeconomics in the academic environment.

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,
• good knowledge of English language,
• communicative and responsible.

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!

Lajos Bokros

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,

Jonathan Scheele

Mă intalnesc din nou cu străluciţii (realmente) econosofi. A fost o incantare să aud opinii şi intrebări deştepte, informate, pertinente. Să vă ajute Dumnezeu să rămaneţi şi să creşteţi aşa! Cu multă căldură,

Bogdan Baltazar

Calitatea intelectuală a intalnirii cu dumneavoastră m-a impresionat. Sunt sigur că veţi schimba lumea. Cu prietenie şi admiraţie,

Emil Hurezeanu