The aim of this conference is to add to the debate on the political economy aspects of the ongoing global financial crisis, and to stimulate research in this area. Topics that will be discussed include: regulatory capture and lobbying, bailout negotiations, and consumer protection.

The 4th edition of the forum “The Spirit of Innovation” is dedicated to those issues and will focus on the following themes: - The World Economy Today - The multinational firm and its impacts in the global economy - Policies of territorial attractiveness