This co-sponsored event brings academics, practitioners and policymakers from around the world together in one of the world's most beautiful places to present, hear, and discuss new research in urban and real estate economics, real estate finance, development and investment.

The purpose of the conference is to discuss the state of European competitiveness and Lisbon strategy. The conference will focus on four major issues vital for growth and competitiveness of the European Union and especially the New Member States : • Evolution of growth and productivity in the...