18/02/2009

Call for papers

CALL FOR PAPERS
Geographical Localization and Economic Activity

2nd workshop of the Regional Studies Research Network on Geographical Localisation, Intersectoral Reallocation of Labour and Unemployment Differentials (GLUNLAB)

May 14th- May 15th , 2009, University of Bologna, Rimini, Italy

Conference themes are listed below, however, quality papers in all areas in relation to the overarching theme of the workshop are welcome.

Intersectoral Reallocation of Labour
Unemployment Differentials
Migration Flows between European states
Spatial factors of Job Creation and Destruction
Industrial Geographical Localization
Regional well-being, job satisfaction, subjective happiness and economic growth
Spatial Divisions of Unemployment, Poverty and Wealth

Keynote speakers: Gerald A. Carlino (Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia) Giles Duranton (University of Toronto and Rimini Centre of Economic Analysis)

More information on how to apply here.