4th Annual Conference of Advanced Quantitative Methods and Analytics for Public Policy Support (AQMAPPS)

Join the dialogue and contribute to an interdisciplinary discussion at the forefront of quantitative methods and analytics for public policy support. We invite scholars from education, economics, sociology, political science, health, labour studies, and related social sciences to submit research that advances evidence-based decision-making for the public good.

Call for Papers

We welcome submissions presenting novel theoretical frameworks, rigorous empirical analyses, and actionable policy insights. Contributions should address real-world policy or managerial challenges across education, health, crime, and other societal domains, and provide implications accessible to policymakers, practitioners, and researchers. 

Researchers from economics, sociology, education, political science and related fields are encouraged to submit work contributing to eviden-based policymaking. 

The topics of interest include: 

• Educational participation and completion
• Predictors of student transitions
• Early-warning systems for dropout
• The impact of COVID-19 on learning outcomes
• International student mobility
• Efficiency and cost-effectiveness of education policies
• Data-driven approaches to improve equity and inclusion

Interested scholars are invited to submit an extended abstract (maximum 1,000 words, PDF format). Please note that the word limit represents a maximum, not a target.

Submission Deadline: May 1st, 2026

To submit a proposal for the conference, please email the submission PDF and contact information for the author(s) to the following email address: aqmapps@ebs.ee.

We look forward to your contributions and to the stimulating discussions they will inspire at AQMAPPS 2026.

Keynote Speakers:

Dr. Johanna Rickne

Johanna Rickne is a Professor of Economics at the Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) at Stockholm University. Her research examines gender equality, political economy, and labour markets, with a focus on how institutions and policies shape economic outcomes. Her work has been published in leading academic journals and frequently informs public debate on gender and economic policy.

Dr. Mika Kortelainen

Mika Kortelainen is a Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics at the University of Turku. His research focuses on applied microeconomics, with particular interests in public economics, education, and labour markets. He has published widely in international academic journals and has contributed to policy discussions on education and public sector performance through evidence-based research.

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