International Conference on Local Economic Development: Opportunities and Constraints

The conference aims at providing academics, policymakers, and practitioners with a valuable forum for discussion on the role of institutions, public policies, technology and social and industrial relationships in shaping local economic development in a post-COVID world. 

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Ron Boschma (Utrecht University)

Roberta Capello (Polytechnic University of Milan)

Alessandra Casarico (Bocconi University)

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Short- and long-term effects of COVID-19
• Policy approaches for a sustainable development of cities and regions
• Social relations, mobility and regional development
• Gender gap and female representation in institutions
• Local economic development and the quality of institutions and politicians
• The new shape of metropolitan areas: technology, innovation and urban transformation
• Changes in the spatial distribution of economic activities
• Local economic development and infrastructure

Full papers or extended abstracts can be sent to info@asc-conference.com no later than July 10, 2022. Papers in a complete version have priority in the selection process. Authors will be notified of the decision by July 20, 2022. Thanks to sponsorship from American Studies Center of Naples, the conference is free of charge.

Scientific Committee: Antonio Acconcia (University of Naples Federico II and CSEF), Maria Rosaria Alfano (University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli), Anna Laura Baraldi (University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli), Claudia Cantabene (University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli), Marcello D’Amato (University Suor Orsola Benincasa and CSEF), Alfredo Del Monte (University of Naples Federico II), Anna Giunta (Roma Tre University and Rossi-Doria Centre), Riccardo Martina (University of Naples Federico II and CSEF), Erasmo Papagni (University of Naples Federico II), Luca Pennacchio (University of Naples Parthenope).

Organizing Committee: Maria Rosaria Alfano (University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli), Anna Laura Baraldi (University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli), Claudia Cantabene (University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli), Alessandro De Iudicibus (University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli), Alfredo Del Monte (University of Naples Federico II), Sara Moccia (University of Naples Federico II), Marco Stimolo (University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli).

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