Geoeconomics Uncovered: Theory Meets Evidence

What does it take to uncover the evidence behind geoeconomic strategy?

The four-day course offers a rigorous introduction to the new field of geoeconomics, where economic and geopolitical forces intersect. Participants will explore formal frameworks that capture the strategic use of economic instruments in global power competition, and analyse how these dynamics influence macroeconomic stability, trade, and policy design.

Combining theory and empirics, the course blends conceptual lectures with applied sessions. Students will develop the tools to model geoeconomic tensions, interpret real-world data, and assess the policy implications of geopolitical shifts - ultimately engaging with the frontier of contemporary research in this rapidly evolving domain.

The programme comprises lectures from Jesús Fernández-Villaverde (University of Pennsylvania) and Christopher Clayton (Yale School of Management), providing a clear grounding in the core concepts and models of modern geoeconomic analysis.

The programme concludes on the fourth day with a workshop hosting prominent external speakers, discussants, and a policy roundtable. It is designed for researchers and professionals seeking a rigorous, accessible entry point to learn the intellectual framework and applied tools of the rapidly developing field of geoeconomics.

In addition to the academic programme, participants will join welcome drinks and a college formal dinner, offering valuable opportunities to connect with peers, tutors, and faculty in an Oxford setting.

Join us for an intensive and enriching journey into the emerging field of geoeconomics. On successful completion of the programme, you will receive a certificate of completion. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of how economic and geopolitical forces shape today’s global landscape!

Webinar: Geoeconomics Uncovered – Course Introduction with Jesús Fernández-Villaverde
Date: Thursday, 22 January 2026
Time: 1:30pm–2:00pm (GMT)
Location: Online (Zoom)
Register here: https://shorturl.at/rqrfa

Topics Covered:

• Introduction and Overview of Field: Define geoeconomics and its scope, trace its historical development and its links with other fields in economics and the social sciences, and outline its main topics of interest.
• Modelling Trade Policy: Introduce a basic economic model and review traditional trade policy tools within it.
• Modelling Geoeconomics I: Build upon the basic economic model introduced in the first lecture by showing how to formally model geoeconomic policies, hegemonic coercion, and economic security.
• Modelling Geoeconomics II: Build upon the previous lecture on geoeconomic policies, hegemonic coercion, and economic security.
• Empirical Applications I: Review empirical applications of geoeconomics, including the use of satellite data to track global shipments, financial transactions, and trade.
• Empirical Applications II: Continue the review of empirical applications of geoeconomics started in the previous lecture.

Course delivery:

The Summer School will take place in Oxford. Lectures will be held in the mornings, followed by afternoon tutorials during the first three days. On the fourth day, the programme concludes with a workshop featuring prominent external speakers, discussants, and a policy roundtable.

Course Dates: 1 - 4 June 2026

Early-bird offer – save 20%!
Apply and submit your deposit by 31 January 2026 to receive a 20% discount on your course fees.

Fees:
In-person: £2,500 (Early-bird price: £2,000)

Who can attend:
This course is designed for graduate students, early-career researchers from universities and institutions, as well as professionals seeking a rigorous and accessible entry point into the rapidly developing field of geoeconomics.

Accommodation:
The course fees do not include accommodation, however, please contact summerschools@economics.ox.ac.uk for help and assistance. We are able to help you book hotel and college accommodation. Please get in touch if you have any questions!

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Course Tutors

	Jesús Fernández-Villaverde Professor of Economics University of Pennsylvania
	Christopher Clayton  Assistant Professor of Finance Yale School of Management

Contact information

Email us at summerschools@economics.ox.ac.uk

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