This workshop will focus on theoretical, empirical and methodological papers that can contribute to the understanding of the microeconomic channels affecting productivity dynamics, and hence growth, with a particular attention to policy implications.
We welcome papers related to the following topics:
– Productivity growth and measurement issues
– Misallocation of inputs and allocative efficiency
– Microeconomic frictions
– Firm level heterogeneity
Keynote speakers: Jan de Loecker (Princeton, KU Leuven & NBER), Gianmarco Ottaviano (LSE & CEPR).
Please submit your paper (drafts or extended abstract) through Conference Maker® no later than September 15, 2016 (http://editorialexpress.com/conference/BI16PROD).
When submitting the paper, please indicate whether you are willing to act as a discussant. Decisions will be notified by October, 3rd.
The organizers
Matteo Bugamelli and Francesca Lotti (Bank of Italy)
Mark Roberts (PSU & NBER)
Fabiano Schivardi (Bocconi, CEPR & EIEF)
John Van Reenen (LSE & CEPR)
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