Research conference on 'Firm dynamics, investment and aggregate growth' - Call for papers

3 March 2026

Banca d'Italia, CEPR, EIEF and the World Bank Group are pleased to announce the research conference on 'Firm dynamics, investment and aggregate growth' to be held on 17-18 September 2026.

The meeting brings together leading economists to discuss the determinants of firm growth and productivity, including capital accumulation and technology adoption.
Paper submissions close on 19 April 2026.

The keynote lectures will be given by Benjamin Jones (Northwestern University) and Ufuk Akcigit (University of Chicago).

The organizing committee includes: Fabio Bertolotti, Roberto N. Fattal Jaef (World Bank), Andrea Linarello (Banca d'Italia), Francesca Lotti (World Bank), Gabriele Macci, Claudio Michelacci (EIEF), Bernardo Ribeiro (EIEF).

Annexes

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    Call for papers
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