This workshop will examine a broad range of economic issues relating to organizations, including: incentive contracts with external and internal parties and managerial remuneration; the organization of production, the use of labour and wage structures; the design of hierarchies; the allocation...

The relationship between innovation and economic governance institutions is a relatively under-studied area of research. This has been the case despite extensive work on the relationship between governance quality and other economic outcomes such as growth, investment, and income distribution....

The Congress general theme is ‘Financial System and the International Economy Post-Crisis’. The Congress will have two special sessions: ‘Strategies for economic growth after the crisis – global and Brazilian economy’ and ‘Spread of Keynesianism in Brazil: in honour of Prof Fernando...

The conference will bring operational researchers from around the globe together. Papers on the theme of efficiency and productivity analysis and performance management are welcome. Both parametric and non-parametric papers will be considered. We especially welcome papers on the theory,...

Cass Business School is the first major institution to pursue leading-edge research into the global mergers and acquisitions industry through its Merger & Acquisition Research Center.

Potential topics include: - Unique characteristics of Latin American MNCs and Multilatinas - Applicability of core strategy theories (i.e., the resource based view, organizational economics, strategic group theory, agency theory, institutional theory) to this region - Differences between...

In line with traditions, RENT XXII will be organised in order to stimulate dialogue and reflections about the importance of Entrepreneurship as an engine for Regional Development. The main theme for the 22nd Annual RENT Conference is: Entrepreneurship as an Engine for Regional...

Topics: – The impact of EU enlargement on border regions; – Entrepreneurship development in border regions; – The roles of identity, historical and cultural background on cross border co-operation; – Learning and trust in the context of entrepreneurship development; – The role of...

The role of small businesses is crucial. In many economies they contribute significantly to job creation, and export of goods and services. Their importance has precipitated a growing interest by academics, researchers and policy makers to find ways to create resilient, viable and sustainable...

Topics: Corporate entrepreneurship and innovation; Entrepreneurship theory and practice; Entrepreneurship Education; GEM (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor); Gender issues in entrepreneurship; Global issues; Growth and leadership; Human capital; Indigenous entrepreneurship; Networks and policy;...