Gulf One Lab for Computational and Economic Research (GOLCER)

Saudi Arabia skyline at night

The Gulf One Lab for Computational and Economic Research (GOLCER) is a hub for interdisciplinary research in quantitative aspects of economics and finance at Lancaster University Management School. Established in May 2008, it has built upon an initial philanthropic donation from the Gulf One Investment Bank.

With researchers from the Economics Department and visitors from both national and international academic institutions, the expertise of GOLCER extends across applied econometric modelling, Bayesian analysis, high-frequency data econometrics and Banking. Our work applies cutting edge computational techniques to provide better understanding of the dynamics governing financial markets and institutions.

GOLCER has organised a number of international workshops, software training and conferences including the 4th Islamic Banking and Finance Conference (IBF) and the Ninth Foundation of Islamic Finance Conference (FIFC).

Research

We produce a wide range of economic reports, such as those below, as well as several research publications.

  • Islamic Finance UK Report (Martin Harrison)
  • Taxation and the GCC (Martin Harrison)
  • The outlook for Islamic REITs as an Investment Vehicle (Monma Saeed)
  • (Vasileios Pappas)
  • Impacts of oil shocks - Implications for GCC economies (Erdenebat Bataa)
  • The Gulf Currency - Lessons from the Euro (John Whittaker)
  • Economic Review of the GCC countries 2008-2009 (GOLCER)

View our full publications list below.

Academic Training

Executive Training

GOLCER provides consultancy services that facilitate collaboration with public and private organisations in the business and academic sectors. Our services include executive and software skills training and consulting services in sampling, performance improvement, and risk management. The training courses are designed to equip professionals and academics with cutting-edge theoretical and practical developments in the industry and are delivered by the industry’s best minds.

accordion

Publications

GOLCER publications