Spatial Disparities RPN Workshop In Memory of Philippe Martin

The CEPR RPN on Spatial Disparities and Policy is holding a one-day workshop on Friday 26th April at the London School of Economics. The workshop will include a session dedicated to the research and policy contributions of Philippe Martin in the field of economic geography.  

The network aims to support research to deepen our understanding of the causes and consequences of spatial disparities in income and productivity, while addressing two over-arching questions. How can spatial disparities persist for long periods of time, even in relatively well integrated modern economies? What policy measures are effective in addressing disparities and their adverse consequences? 

We invite members of the network to submit a paper or to recommend a paper from a junior colleague or PhD student. Papers can cover any topic that is related to the aims of the network. A preference will be given to papers that are relevant for policy.  

RPN members are very welcome to attend without a submitting a paper. To express your interest to attend this workshop, please follow the instructions below and register before Friday, 16 February 2024.  

There will be a conference dinner on Thursday 25th April.  Participants are expected to attend the whole day on Friday with the conference scheduled to finish around 17.00.  

There is some funding available but due to budgetary constraints, we would be grateful if you could you use the registration form to indicate whether you have your own funds to cover your travel and accommodation. 

Authors who already have a CEPR HUB profile can upload their submission by: 
1. Going to https://hub.cepr.org/ and logging in 
2. After you have logged in, go to https://hub.cepr.org/event/4149 
3. Click on "Step 1: Apply" 
4. Under "Apply to Attend" click "Yes" 
5. Tick the boxes that apply to you 
6. Tick "Would you like to submit a paper?", upload your paper and supply the requested information 
7. Click "Submit form" to make the submission. 
 
Authors who do not have a CEPR HUB profile can upload their submission by: 
1. Creating a new profile here https://hub.cepr.org/user/register 
2. After you have logged in, go to https://hub.cepr.org/event/4149 
3. Click on "Step 1: Apply" 
4. Under "Apply to Attend" click "Yes" 
5. Tick the boxes that apply to you 
6. Tick "Would you like to submit a paper?", upload your paper and supply the requested information 
7. Click "Submit form" to make the submission. 
 
If you have any difficulties registering for this meeting please contact Mandy Chan, Head of Events at [email protected]. 

Organisers: Gilles Duranton, Henry Overman, Helen Simpson.