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The sixth CEPR Economic History Symposium, which will take place in Rome, 22-24 June 2018. The event will be organised by Stephen Broadberry (Nuffield College and CEPR) and Alfredo Gigliobianco (Banca d’Italia).

The symposium aims to bring together leading researchers in the field.

Papers are being sought on topics including, but not necessarily limited to:

  • Macroeconomic and financial history
  • Economic growth in the very long run
  • Institutions and economic development
  • The history of the international economy

One half day will be devoted to a policy session, exploring ways in which economic history can provide lessons for today’s economic challenges.

If you would like to submit a paper proposal, please upload a draft with your reply form by visiting http://portal.cepr.org/sixth-cepr-economic-history-symposium and indicate whether or not you wish to present a paper or act as a discussant. You will also be asked to specify your funding requirements. Our meeting application system has moved to a new system, if you have not used this before and have any issues logging in, please get in touch with Mandy Chan at [email protected].

The deadline for replies is Monday 19 February 2018, 18:00 GMT. We cannot accept submissions received after this date.

Accommodation expenses will be covered for participants on the programme. Limited travel funding is available according to the CEPR travel guidelines. The organisers will notify prospective participants by early March 2017 of their decision.

You may also like to read our Guidelines on how to register online for CEPR Meetings at http://www.cepr.org/content/Electronic-Meetings-Organisation. If you have any difficulties registering for this meeting, please contact Mandy Chan, Events Officer, at [email protected] or +44 20 7183 8804.