The aim of the Conference is to present and discuss recent research on cultural traits, beliefs and social norms and how they affect the functioning of institutions and legal systems. Topics: • Economics and Econometrics of Interactions • Cultural diversity and discrimination • Political...

The reform process triggered by the recent financial crisis is gradually making progress. Advances are underway in the area of banking regulation, accounting standards, and market infrastructure (e.g. clearing houses for derivatives, etc.). A new framework for macroprudential policy is also...

Paper proposals are invited on any aspect of urban and regional economics.

This conference is aimed at investigating the relationship between financial structure, corporate governance and firm performance in highly competitive and integrated markets. Questions of interest include (but are not limited to): • What are the determinants of the ownership modes across...