Call for papers, “Legal and institutional origins of economic development: lessons from the past”

Conference to be held at the University of Manchester

Part of the CEPR Economic History programme

With generous support from the Hallsworth Conference Fund, University of Manchester.

Arthur Lewis Lab Conference #5

Date:

18-19 June 2024 (preceded by a graduate student workshop on the 17th)

Conference title:

Legal and institutional origins of economic development: lessons from the past

Note: This conference is expected to take place offline only.

Keynote speakers:

Christine Desan (Harvard University), Gary Cox (Stanford University), Nuno Garoupa (George Mason University), Peter Murrell (University of Maryland)

Conference organizers:

Guillaume Blanc, Jordi Caum, and Nuno Palma, Unversity of Manchester.

Conference theme:

We plan to accept papers that cover all aspects related to historical law and economics, in particular those focusing on measurable quantitative implications for comparative economic development.

Costs and funding:

There will be no conference fee. We have secured funding which will cover catering costs and dinner, as well as travel and accommodation costs for graduate students who do not have funds from their own institutions. We expect presenters to be a mix of junior and senior scholars. Pending on other ongoing funding applications, we may be able to fund additional benefits for those who need this in order to attend. However, it is unlikely that we will be able to fund full travel and accommodation costs for all participants. Tenured faculty, in particular, will be expected to cover their travel and accommodation costs.

Accommodation

We suggest Hyatt Regency as the accommodation in-campus. For those looking for budget accommodation, we suggest Luther King House.

Social visit

On morning of the day after the conference, there will be an optional visit to Ancoats, followed by lunch at the Curry Mile.

Deadlines:

March 31, 2024 – deadline to send us a paper proposal

April 8, 2024 – we will communicate the accepted proposals (and possibly a waiting list)

May 6 – final program will be posted

For applications, please submit a paper using this form. You can apply with only a title and abstract, but complete manuscripts have a higher chance to get accepted into the program. A poster session is likely to also take place.