Understanding the interdependencies between countries and regions is of utmost importance in today’s highly globalized economic environment. The interconnectedness of world economies brings about significant benefits, such as facilitating the diffusion of knowledge and technology, as well as significant costs, such as creating extra vulnerabilities in the shape of an easier contagion, transmission, and amplification of adverse shocks, via various channels. Therefore, studies towards comprehending the mechanisms through which these interactions work are essential, for increasing the benefits from globalization, while keeping the detrimental side-effects at bay.
"Modelling International Linkages and Spillovers” Conference aims to contribute in this respect. "