The overall objective of the Congress is to offer the possibility to share and exchange research, experiences and ideas between more than 2000 interdisciplinary experts from all branches of the humanities, social sciences and related disciplines, from more than 50 countries.

The Scientific Programme Board invites theoretical and applied papers in all areas of Industrial Policy, including the following: - The roles and impacts of large, transnational firms - The roles and impacts of small and medium-sized firms - The public/private mix in economic activity -...