This 2-day conference will focus on showcasing key advancements in the fields of macroeconomics and macrofinance. The event will strengthen the network and open potential collaborations with; a key global partner LU Leipzig; and with macroeconomists within the UK, Germany and further afield. The event will not only bring together the two institutions but will involve the prestigious IWH Halle Institute for Economics Research based in Leipzig and an evening event that is open to the public which will feature leading economic policymakers and macroeconomists.