PICD Workshop

25–26 September 2026
Ioannina, Greece

📍University of Ioannina, Greece

Hosted by the Department of Economics, University of Ioannina

Co-hosted by the Departments of Economics and International and European Economic Studies, Athens University of Economics and Business

Conference Description

The PICD Workshop, Politics, Institutions, Conflict & Development, brings together scholars working on political economy, comparative political systems, institutions, governance, conflict, and development.

The workshop aims to foster interdisciplinary discussion on the interaction between political institutions, economic outcomes, governance structures, conflict dynamics, and processes of political and institutional change. Particular emphasis is placed on research combining insights from economics, political science, public choice, and related social sciences.

We welcome both theoretical and empirical contributions, as well as work in progress, from economists and other social scientists.

Topics may include, but are not limited to:

  • Political economy
  • Public choice
  • Institutions and development
  • Conflict and political violence
  • Authoritarian politics
  • Democracy and governance
  • Corruption and clientelism
  • State capacity
  • Applied macro political economy

Keynote Speaker:

Christian Bjørnskov, Aarhus University and IFN, Stockholm

Deadlines and Submission:

Abstract submission deadline: July, 20, 2026

Notification: July, 23, 2026

Workshop dates: September, 25-26, 2026

Abstract submissions : here

Registration

There is no registration fee

The workshop will include lunch and workshop dinner for participants.

Venue

University of Ioannina

The workshop will take place at the Peristeras Cultural Centre in the University of Ioannina campus in Ioannina, Greece.

Organizing Committee

Antonis Adam, University of Ioannina

Pantelis Kammas, Athens University of Economics and Business

Vassilis Sarantides, Athens University of Economics and Business

Sofia Tsarsitalidou, University of Ioannina

Contact

picd@uoi.gr

The PICD Workshop is financially supported by: the Master’s in Business Administration and Public Organizations (University of Ioannina). and the Department of Economics, and the Department of International and European Economic Studies (AUEB).