Research papers invited on inflation heterogeneity and policy
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is organizing a conference on inflation heterogeneity and its macroeconomic impact. Researchers are invited to submit papers by March 15, 2026.
Exploring micro-to-macro inflation dynamics
The BIS Innovation Hub Eurosystem Centre and the BIS Monetary and Economic Department, in association with CEPR, CEBRA, and Basel University, are co-hosting a conference on 'Inflation Heterogeneity: Micro-Level Variations and Macro-Level Effects' in Basel on May 26–27, 2026.
This event will explore various dimensions of heterogeneity—across consumers, firms, and economic shocks—and their resulting macroeconomic implications for aggregate inflation and policy.
A key focus will be on practical applications for inflation measurement, nowcasting, and forecasting, including insights from projects such as the BIS Innovation Hub's Spectrum initiative.
The conference is designed to engage both academic researchers and policy audiences.
Key research frontiers for submissions
Submissions are sought on four key topics related to inflation heterogeneity.
These include micro-to-macro linkages, exploring how diverse consumer and firm behaviors influence aggregate inflation dynamics.
Global and sectoral drivers investigate the role of supply chains and regional variations in inflationary pressures.
Heterogeneous expectations examine the impact of varied inflation expectations on policy design.
Finally, frontiers in data and methods invite innovative AI/Machine Learning applications for analyzing large datasets to gain granular inflation insights.
Full papers or extended abstracts must be submitted by March 15, 2026, to inflationconference@bisih.org.
Active academic participants will receive travel and accommodation support for up to two nights in Basel.