CFP: Management of Natural Resources and International Trade

The oikos Young Scholars International Economics Academy invites proposals for a conference on Management of Natural Resources and International Trade to be held 28 August - 2 September 2011 in Geneva, Switzerland. The conference will provide promising researchers with a global platform to identify and advance relevant and rigorous policy-oriented research. The five-day programme will encompass participants’ paper presentations, guest lectures, professional development roundtables and social events. Participants also have the opportunity to apply their insights and skills in a practitioner day. Students and internationally well-reputed researchers will give feedback. PhD students and young scholars may submit papers or elaborated research proposals on international trade theory, empirics, and policy topics. Please send your application via email to: Johannes Schwarzer of oikos PhD Fellowship Lab at johannes.schwarzer@oikosinternational.org. Please submit your application by June 15, 2011. Please see the website for more information.