25–26 September 2026
📍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
Workshop 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
Deadlines and Submission:
Abstract submission deadline: July, 20, 2026
Notification of acceptance: July, 23, 2026
Workshop dates: September, 25-26, 2026
Abstract submissions (300 words max): 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
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