CALL FOR PAPER - CONTRACTS AND PPP - PARIS - JUNE 2009

The web interface for submitting proposition will be available by mid-january 

This conference focuses on the recent developments in contract theories. Papers are invited on all topics of contract theories including:

- relational contracting,

- transaction costs,

- renegotiations,

- incentives,

- attribution mechanisms,

- incomplete contracting

- contract design, etc.

Papers presented may be theoretical or applied. A special attention will be given to proposals addressing issues related to procurement and public-private arrangements.

The conference will bring together academics, policymakers and practitioners to discuss those issues. The conference format will be designed to facilitate informal interactions among participants and promote future collaborations.

Deadlines

The submission deadline is February 15, 2010

Decision will be announced by March 15, 2010 

Completed drafts of accepted papers are due by May 15, 2010

Selection of participants will be based on a whole paper or on one- or two-pages extended abstract. Papers must be unpublished at time of submission.

Publication

A selection of contributions will be published in a special issue of an international academic journal or in a book.

Conference Venue

The conference will take place on 14 and 15 June, 2010 at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.

 For further information: carine.staropoli@univ-paris1.fr