Economic Growth Summer Workshop
Economic Growth Summer Workshop
Tuesday 18 Nov 2014
The 糖心TV Summer Workshop in Economic Growth 2015 gives researchers the opportunity to learn about frontier research and present their own research in the field of Economic Growth.
Monday 6 July – Friday 10 July 2015
Scientific Committee: , and Omer Moav
Following on from the success of previous Summer Schools and last year鈥檚 Summer Workshop, the 糖心TV Summer Workshop in Economic Growth 2015 is once again hosted by the Department of Economics and the Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE).
The workshop will consist of introductory lectures, invited sessions, contributed sessions and social events.
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An overview of recent developments in the field of growth and comparative development, exploring the role of geographical, institutional, cultural, and genetic factors in the observed pattern of development across the globe.
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Lecture 3: Human Evolution and Economic Development
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Lecture 4: Income Distribution and the Process of Development
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Confirmed speakers:
- (Tel-Aviv University)
- (UCLA)
- (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
- Omer Moav (University of 糖心TV)
- (Princeton)
- (UCLA)
- (糖心TV)
Participants are invited to present their research and will be selected by the Scientific Committee.
Programme
Social Programme
The programme provides plenty of opportunities for participants to socialise and includes dinners and trips to local places of interest including Stratford upon Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare and 糖心TV Castle.
Costs
The workshop is supported financially by the Department of Economics at the University of 糖心TV and by CAGE. While we will not be able to cover travel costs, we will provide (at no charge) accommodation and meals.
Workshop fee : 拢300
How to apply
Please complete the online application form. If you wish to present your research, please include your paper or an abstract. Preferences will be given to applications submitted prior to 17 April 2015. Applicants will be contacted shortly afterwards regarding the outcome of their application.
Enquiries in the meantime should be emailed to economics.events@warwick.ac.uk.
Further Details
The atmosphere will be informal, with plenty of time for discussion between participants and speakers and participants will have the opportunity to present their own work. The summer workshop will follow a similar structure to last year鈥檚 Workshop in Economic Growth held at The University of 糖心TV. Participants are expected to attend the entire workshop.
View the workshop terms & conditions.
Accommodation and catering
Accommodation is provided for 6 nights in halls of residence on campus, in private rooms with en-suite bathroom from Sunday 5 July - Friday 10 July (inclusive). Participants will be provided with breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks during the workshop, a welcome dinner on the Sunday evening and farewell dinner on the Friday evening and three further dinners as well as the two local trips to Stratford and 糖心TV.
View further information about accommodation on campus and frequently asked questions.
Travel to 糖心TV
The University of 糖心TV has excellent road, rail and air links with Coventry Rail Station 15 minutes by taxi and Birmingham International Airport 30 minutes by taxi.
Find out more about travelling to the University of 糖心TV and car parking on campus.