Milan, Catholic University, 12-13 May 2014
The workshop goal is to bring together distinguished scholars to discuss the newest research topics in political economy. 

 Topics of interests include:

 Autocracy and theory of conflicts:

• Districting
• Experimental political economy
• Political economy of culture/beliefs
• Political economy of fiscal federalism
• Political economy of media
• Theory of legislatures
• Voting 

The workshop will be organized in two parallel sessions with discussants.  

Scientific committee:

Paolo Balduzzi (Catholic University of Milan)

Massimo Bordignon (Catholic University of Milan)

Michela Cella (Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca)

Mario Gilli (Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca)

Giovanna Iannantuoni (Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca)

Francesco Sobbrio  (Catholic University of Milan)

Andrea Vindigni (IMT Lucca & Collegio Carlo Alberto)

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Professor James Robinson (Harvard University)

For further information: https://sites.google.com/site/poleconworkshop2014/home