Nobels in Economics James Heckman and Mike Spence at the I.S.E.O. Summer School - "The New Global Economic Order"

DESCRIPTION
The I.S.E.O. Summer School is an international summer course focused on the most topical economic discussion. The 22nd edition is entitled “The New Global Economic Order” and will investigate some of the main challenges that global economy is facing in such a turbulent period. The world economy is undergoing a fundamental transformation and the distinguished speakers of the I.S.E.O. Summer School will try to analyze threats and opportunities. New geopolitical balances and fragmentation, international trade rollercoasters, the impact of artificial intelligence, the green transition, emerging inequalities in the labour market and persistent global inflation are just some of the topics which will be covered during the intensive one-week course.

Conducted entirely in English, lectures at the I.S.E.O. Summer School are all made of a first part of straight talk by the speaker, followed by a second part of Q&A with the participants.
As from the very first edition in 2004, the course will gather a large group (between 60 and 70) of graduate and post graduate students in Economics coming from the all over the world.

LOCATION
The 22nd edition of the course takes place fully in presence.
Participants are invited to come to Iseo, a picturesque village facing the homonymous lake (Iseo Lake) in Northern Italy, not too far from Milan. Both classes and accommodation are going to be hosted at the Iseolago hotel, a charming four-star hotel by the lake. Attendees will have the chance to spend some quality time with international participants and speakers – all of them lecturing onsite – as well as to enjoy the place, the food and all the interesting free time activities (kayaking, trips, wine tasting) organized during the week, in an informal, multicultural and stimulating atmosphere which is peculiar to the I.S.E.O. Summer School.

POSTER SESSION
The I.S.E.O. Summer School program will include a poster session. The I.S.E.O. Institute encourages all participants to join the poster session to illustrate their findings by displaying graphs, photos, diagrams and also a small amount of text. The participation of young economists coming from different Countries and Universities is expected to enrich the discussion on the current transformation of international economics. 

APPLICATION
In order to be eligible for the I.S.E.O. Summer School, applicants have to be graduate or postgraduate students (master, PhD, young assistants or former graduate students) in Economics with a strong academic background in the field. Participants must be fluent in English.
Candidates should submit their application using the form on the I.S.E.O. Institute website by the 1st of May 2026.
A personal picture and a copy of personal CV are required.
Early application is highly encouraged since enrollment is limited.

FEE & SCHOLARSHIPS
The I.S.E.O. Summer School 2026 fee amounts to 2.800 Euro: however, we award talented students partial scholarships amounting to 1.600 Euro (each), so that the fee can be reduced to 1.200 Euro.
Full scholarships are not available.

The fee, which must be paid by the 8th May 2026, includes:

• participation to all the lectures organized during the Summer School;
• speakers’ slides and presentations;
• attendance certificate (hard copy);
• 7 nights accommodation in twin rooms at the 4 star Iseolago hotel (13th – 20th June 2026) with free access to swimming pools and sport facilities;
• 7 days full board treatment (breakfasts, lunches and dinners included) at the hotel and occasionally also in some other typical Italian restaurants and pizzerias;
• participation to the gala dinner with speakers, sponsors and local institutions;
• participation to leisure time activities (wine tasting, kayak, guided tours)
• participation to local trips;
• local transportation within the area.

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