17th Joint IOS/APB/EACES Summer Academy on Central and Eastern Europe – Call for papers

A growing body of economic research now takes a historical perspective, establishing that many contemporary differences in comparative economic development have their roots in the – sometimes very distant – past.

Keynote speakers
Philipp Ager (University of Mannheim)
Andrei Markevich (University of Helsinki)
Olga Popova (IOS Regensburg)

Submissions
We welcome submissions from junior scholars (Ph.D. students and Postdocs) in economics, economic history, sociology, and political economy. We will be especially interested in contributions that demonstrate how history impacts economies’ resilience against shocks and in papers carrying a policy message disproving the common perception that history’s importance leaves no room for policy. Topics may include, though are not limited to:
• Historical, institutional, and cultural origins of differences in comparative economic development
• Understanding how and why past events matter for contemporary policies, outcomes, and behavior
• The long-term perspectives on improving the design and effectiveness of economic policies
Preference will be given to papers focusing on Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and post-Soviet countries.
Submissions should be sent in a single PDF file to summeracademy@ios-regensburg.de and include:
• Extended abstracts (up to 2000 words) or full papers
• Presenter’s CV (up to 3 pages) with the contact information

Key dates
Submission deadline: April 14, 2025
Notification of acceptance: May 5, 2025
Submission of full accepted papers: June 15, 2025
Conference dates: June 30 – July 2, 2025

Further information
IOS/APB/EACES Summer Academies on Central and Eastern Europe aim to bring together Ph.D. students and Postdocs in a workshop atmosphere. The workshop language is English. The Hans Raupach Award will honor the author(s) of a paper of exceptional merit. Further information on the program and past summer academies is available at: https://leibniz-ios.de/en/knowledge-transfer/events/summer-academy
The conference fee is 80 € (including single room accommodation for two nights and all meals). Presenters are expected to cover their travel costs themselves.

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