BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Beta //NONSGML Events //EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13749 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911 LOCATION:Bâtiment MultiMedia\, Aix-Marseille Université SUMMARY:Social Justice: Theory and Practice? DESCRIPTION:BETA is a partner of the Gilles Gaston Granger Center (UMR 7304) - Aix-Marseille University, which will organize the conference “Social Justice: Theory and Practice?”, on September 10 and 11, 2026, in Aix-en-Provence. Organization: Herrade Igersheim, BETA, University of Strasbourg Feriel Kandil, CGGG, Aix-Marseille University Christophe Salvat, CGGG, Aix-Marseille University   CALL FOR PAPERS   Présentation: Contemporary theories of social justice emerged in the 1970s, in the wake of John Rawls' A Theory of Justice. Often referred to as “post-Rawlsian” or “non-welfarist” theories, they seek above all to define what a just society must equalize among its members—the equalizandum—and to translate these normative principles, derived from moral and political philosophy, into public policy recommendations. They have fueled public debate on equal opportunity, redistribution, universal access to health care and education, and well-being. They have also inspired extensive research across the humanities and social sciences, not only on issues of distribution and redistribution, but also on themes such as relational justice, intergenerational justice, climate and environmental justice, political justice, and so on. The field of social justice thus illustrates the importance of dialogue between disciplines. However, this diversity can give the impression of a fragmented landscape, divided between abstract theoretical work and empirical analyses with more limited scope. But is this opposition so clear-cut? Criticisms vary. Some criticize theories of justice for being out of touch with reality on the ground; others see them as an ideological resource for activist movements.  In any case, the tension between description and prescription—between factual judgments and value judgments—remains central when it comes to defining what is just and unjust. These questions have been the subject of debate among philosophers and economists since the 1970s, initiated in particular by Rawls, Sen, Arrow, and Kolm. Today, these debates continue. Economists have long presented their formalized tools as bridges between theory and practice; they now add the methods of experimental economics to these. For their part, theories of justice aim to be less abstract: they rely more on history, statistics and, more broadly, on empirical analyses from the social sciences, as evidenced by theories of recognition or care. Thus, even if they do not directly dictate public policy, contemporary theories of justice offer a common language, normative criteria, and analytical tools that influence debates on equality, rights, and solidarity. But what is their real impact on decisions regarding redistribution, the fight against inequality, poverty, and discrimination? Faced with the crises and challenges of democratic societies, it is useful to critically reexamine the ambition of these theories, namely to link a diagnosis of lived reality to a prescriptive discourse. Is the link between philosophical and economic theories of justice now recognized for its true importance? Are these theories really heard in public debate? Do they These conference aims both to trace the history of these theories, from their emergence to the present day, and to provide a critical assessment of their contributions and limitations. In particular, we will examine their ability to establish a genuine interdisciplinary dialogue between philosophy, economics, and the social sciences. The speakers participating in these conferences will focus in particular on the following topics: Equality of what? Where do we stand? The cross-influence of philosophy and mathematics on theories of social justice The role of experimentation in the development of a theory of justice The articulation of the positive and the normative through the notion of fundamental needs Recognition and redistribution The relationship between equal opportunities and equal outcomes The historical relationship between scholars, experts, and politicians in the development of mechanisms to combat injustice Social justice and equal political influence Social justice and global justice Intergenerational justice Prioritarism and its developments Fiscal justice and redistribution Social justice and vulnerability Proposals for papers, in French, should take the form of a detailed abstract of two to three pages. They must be sent by January 20, 2026, to: igersheim@unistra.fr feriel.kandil@univ-amu.fr christophe.salvat@univ-amu.fr Responses will be given by March 15 at the latest. A special issue of Cahiers d’Économie Politique is planned following the conference (publication scheduled for summer 2027). URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.beta-economics.fr/en/evenements/social-justice-theory-and-practice/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10525 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704 LOCATION:61\, avenue de la Forêt Noire\, 67000 Strasbourg SUMMARY:International Schumpeter Society Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:The ISS2026 conference (International Schumpeter Society Conference) will be held in Strasbourg, France, from July 1st to July 4th, 2026. This year's conference, which marks the 40th anniversary of the International Schumpeter Society, will be hosted by BETA (Bureau d'Economie Théorique et Appliquée), at the University of Strasbourg (France). The theme of ISS 2026 is “Capitalism and Democracy: Paradigm Shifts and Creative Transformations.” Find all the information (important dates, call for papers and submission guidelines, registration, etc.) on the dedicated website: https://iss2026.sciencesconf.org/ URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.beta-economics.fr/en/evenements/international-schumpeter-society-conference-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14357 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 LOCATION:Faculté des Sciences Economiques et de gestion de Strasbourg (FSEG) SUMMARY:Jean Monnet Summer School 2026 – Europe’s Innovation Nexus: Science, Technology & Industrial Policy DESCRIPTION:CALL FOR APPLICATIONS In the framework of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at the Research Centre for European Analysis and Policy (LEAP) and Interdisciplinary Thematic Institute MAKErS of the University of Strasbourg, and co-organised with Luiss University and UNU-MERIT, the Summer School on “Europe’s Innovation Nexus: Science, Technology, and Industrial Policy” will take place at Bureau d’Économie Théorique et Appliquée (BETA), University of Strasbourg, from June 29 to July 1, 2026. The European Union is currently facing a number of structural challenges. Economic growth has been sluggish, geopolitical tensions are on the rise, and Europe appears to be losing ground in the global race for innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI). Yet innovation has never been more critical to ensuring sustainable economic growth and rising standards of living. This year’s Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences has further highlighted this dimension by rewarding scholars who have examined the role of innovation in driving long-term growth. The three-day summer school is designed for PhD students in economics, innovation studies and the social sciences more broadly. It will directly engage with the themes highlighted by the Schumpeterian tradition and the Nobel laureate, that are crucial for Europe’s future: how scientific advances, technological change and industrial transformation interplay to shape growth, competitiveness and policy in European contexts. Interested applicants are invited to consult the Call for Applications here and submit their materials by email to leap@luiss.it, attaching all required documents. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.beta-economics.fr/en/evenements/jean-monnet-summer-school-2026-europes-innovation-nexus-science-technology-industrial-policy-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14016 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612 LOCATION:Faculté de Droit\, Sciences économiques et Gestion\, 13 place Carnot\, Nancy SUMMARY:Summer School on Macroeconomic Modelling and Policy – 2026 edition DGSE DESCRIPTION:The first edition of the Summer School on Macroeconomic Modelling and Policy, organised by BETA in collaboration with the RENEL Chair and the Faculty of Law, Economics, and Management of Nancy, will take place in Nancy from 8 to 12 June 2026. This edition will focus on Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) models – a key tool in contemporary macroeconomic analysis and in the design of monetary, fiscal, and environmental policies. Each day will combine theoretical instruction in the morning and a practical computer workshop in the afternoon, ensuring a balanced progression between conceptual understanding and technical implementation. The week’s program is designed to help participants develop their skills progressively, starting with the basic RBC model and moving on to New Keynesian extensions and advanced estimation approaches. This structure aims to combine theoretical learning, quantitative practice, and applied research, while promoting scientific cooperation between students, young researchers, and faculty members. The last day is devoted to applied research seminars and a round table, with the participation of speakers from central banks, on the uses of DSGE models in economic policy analysis. Applications are open until 30 April 2026, with rolling assessment from 15 March 2026. More information URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.beta-economics.fr/en/evenements/14016/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14427 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610 LOCATION:Université Paris Nanterre SUMMARY:Michel Aglietta’s thinking in the face of the challenges of the 21st century DESCRIPTION:BETA is a partner of the academic conference ‘The Thought of Michel Aglietta in the 21st Century’, which will take place in Nanterre on 8 and 9 June 2026. The aim of this academic conference is to honor this exceptional economist, who passed away on 24 April 2025, to the originality of his ideas and to his influence on economic thought. Find all the information on the dedicated website.   URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.beta-economics.fr/en/evenements/michel-agliettas-thinking-in-the-face-of-the-challenges-of-the-21st-century/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14103 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605 LOCATION:Faculté de Droit\, Economie et Administration\, Île du Saulcy\, Metz SUMMARY:5th annual conference of the Natural Resources and Local Economy Chair DESCRIPTION:The Natural Resources and Local Economy Chair in association with the BETA at the University of Lorraine, is organising a two-day conference at the Faculty of Law, Economics and Administration in Metz, bringing together researchers to present and discuss theoretical and empirical work on the economics of natural resources. This conference will also welcome specialists to round tables to share their perspectives on contemporary applied issues. All contributions, both theoretical and empirical, in economics applied to environmental or energy issues are welcome. Doctoral students are also encouraged to submit a contribution. Each accepted paper will be discussed by a conference participant to facilitate high-quality exchanges.   Submissions 16 March 2026: submission deadline End of March 2026: notification of decision Contributions, in the form of an abstract or working paper, must be submitted on the dedicated website. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.beta-economics.fr/en/evenements/5th-annual-conference-of-the-natural-resources-and-local-economy-chair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14583 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260522T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260522T153000 LOCATION:Salle EHUD // Online SUMMARY:Cournot seminar – Svitlana Vyetrenko (J. P. Morgan AI Research/Gutenberg Chair) DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome to the next session of the BETA Cournot seminar organised with the support of the FSEG on Friday 22/05, in the EHUD room, at 2.00 pm: Svitlana Vyetrenko (J. P. Morgan AI Research/Gutenberg Chair) who will present her paper entitled Language Models for Numerical Reasoning in Regulated Industries Abstract: Language models are rapidly transforming workflows in finance and other regulated industries, offering substantial gains in productivity through natural language interfaces and fast processing of unstructured data. However, their adoption in numerical domains remains constrained by fundamental limitations: standard large language models are optimized for next-token text prediction rather than numerical accuracy, and they struggle with hallucinations, latency, privacy, and regulatory requirements such as auditability and explainability. In this talk, we present a framework for adapting language models to numerical reasoning tasks in regulated environments. We discuss several complementary approaches and illustrate our ideas through real-world use cases.   Videoconference link: https://visio.numerique.gouv.fr/urh-uzui-jdj Seminar agenda: https://www.beta-economics.fr/en/2025-2026-cournot-seminars/ URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.beta-economics.fr/en/evenements/cournot-seminar-svitlana-vyetrenko-j-p-morgan-ai-research-gutenberg-chair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13521 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522 LOCATION:Faculté de Droit\, Sciences économiques et Gestion\, 13 place Carnot\, Nancy SUMMARY:8th International Conference in Philosophy and Economics – Paradoxes and Contradictions DESCRIPTION:The 8th International Conference in Philosophy and Economics will be held in Nancy on 21-22 May 2026. This conference is organized at the University of Lorraine  by BETA (UMR7522), in collaboration with the economic philosophy network and French and international learned societies. This 8th edition will focus on the theme of paradoxes and contradictions. Submissions on any topic at the intersection of philosophy and economics are welcome. Keynote addresses will be delivered by: Nancy Cartwright (Durham University and University of California San Diego) Elizabeth Maggie Penn (Emory University) Important dates: Submission deadline: 31 December 2025 Acceptance notice: 22 February 2026 Welcome reception: 20 May 2026 Conférence : 21-22 May 2026 Find more information and the call for papers on the conference website: https://philoeco2026.sciencesconf.org/ URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.beta-economics.fr/en/evenements/8th-international-conference-in-philosophy-and-economics-paradoxes-and-contradictions/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14330 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260519T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260519T153000 LOCATION:Salle du Conseil // Online SUMMARY:Cournot seminar – Scott Scheall (Austin University) DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome to the next session of the BETA Cournot seminar organised with the support of the FSEG on Tuesday 19/05 at 2:00pm: Scott Scheall (Austin University) who will present his paper entitled Liberalism’s Ouroboros: DOGE and the Liberal Transition Problem in Stark Relief   Abstract: In my F. A. Hayek and the Epistemology of Politics: The Curious Task of Economics (2020), I argue that Ludwig von Mises’s famous socialist calculation argument and F. A. Hayek’s various extensions of that argument all share the same general logical form. To wit, To deliberately realize goal G, policymakers must possess knowledge K. Policymakers lack knowledge K. Therefore, policymakers cannot deliberately realize goal G. Corollary: If goal G is to be realized despite policymakers’ lack of knowledge K, spontaneous forces must compensate for this lack of knowledge.In the third chapter of the book, I argue that Austrian economists (indeed, more generally, all classical liberals and libertarians who support small, if not minimal, government) have not established that policymakers possess the knowledge required to deliberately liberalize a relatively illiberal society. Defenses of liberalism, in general, and of liberalization policies, in particular, often assume that policymakers possess such knowledge as a matter of course. I argue, however, that there are many reasons to think and, moreover, much evidence that suggests, policymakers do not typically possess this knowledge. Complicating matters further, there is no argument, to my knowledge, that, when policymakers lack some of the knowledge required to deliberately liberalize, a more liberal society is likely to spontaneously emerge from comparatively illiberal circumstances. Those sympathetic to liberalization policies thus confront a knowledge problem, the knowledge problem of liberal transitions. In the present paper, I develop this argument further and consider the (mis)adventures of Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) through its lens. The few successes and more numerous failures of DOGE illustrate the knowledge problem of liberal transitions in stark relief.   If you would like to meet Scott Scheall, please contact Philippe Gillig.  Videoconference link: https://visio.numerique.gouv.fr/zvz-psjg-nor Seminar agenda: https://www.beta-economics.fr/en/2025-2026-cournot-seminars/ URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.beta-economics.fr/en/evenements/cournot-seminar-scott-scheall-austin-university/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14573 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T153000 LOCATION:Maison de la recherche\, 23-25 rue Baron Louis\, Nancy SUMMARY:PhD Students’ Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:BETA’s PhD Students’ Day will take place on Wednesday 13 May 2026 in Nancy. Full programme Organising committee: Alexandre Flage, Rémy Guichardaz and Esther Devilliers URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.beta-economics.fr/en/evenements/phd-students-day-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13377 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260512 LOCATION:Strasbourg SUMMARY:Augustin Cournot Doctoral Days (ACDD) – 23rd Edition DESCRIPTION:[Save the date] BETA is delighted to be associated with the 23rd edition of the Augustin Cournot Doctoral Days (ACDD), which will take place on May 11 and 12, 2025, in Strasbourg. The Augustin Cournot Doctoral Days (ACDD) is an international event dedicated to doctoral research. The conference aims to offer Ph.D. candidates an academic environment to present their latest work, discuss with senior researchers and share ideas with other international colleagues in Strasbourg. The conference welcomes two keynote speakers: Lisa Chauvet (Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne) and Nicolas Treich (Toulouse School of Economics). The call for papers is open until March 6, 2025. Submissions ans more information on the conference website Steering committee: Carlos Berrout Amezaga (BETA), Marie Bourgun (BETA), Vinciane Chavand (BETA), Peilin Cui (LaRGE), Ayrton Guerillon (BETA), Joseph Kokouvi Djafon (BETA), Qingrui Li (BETA), Lise Martins Nourry (BETA), Marco Monnier (BETA), Nicolas Pantalone (HuManiS), Nattirat Promwang Mayer (BETA), Anselm Rabaté (LaRGE), Anna Roinard (BETA), Paris Valdespino (HuManiS) URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.beta-economics.fr/en/evenements/augustin-cournot-doctoral-days-acdd-23rd-edition-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13632 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260506T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260507T173000 LOCATION:Faculté des Sciences Economiques et de gestion de Strasbourg (FSEG) SUMMARY:AFÉPOP 2026 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:The 2026 edition of the annual conference of the AFÉPOP (French Association of Population Economists) will be organised by BETA and will take place in Strasbourg on 6 and 7 May 2026. This conference is open to all researchers whose work focuses on population economics (gender, family, education, labour market, health, demography, inequalities, etc.). Keynote lecture will be delivered by Marianne Simonsen (Professor of Economics at Aarhus University, Department of Economics and Business Economics Research fellow at CESifo and IZA), on the topic: ‘The Importance of Early Childhood Resources for Families and Child Development’. A round table on “Demographic changes and intergenerational transfers” is also scheduled. See the detailed programme. Find more information on the conference website: https://afepop2026.sciencesconf.org/ URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.beta-economics.fr/en/evenements/afepop-2026-annual-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13453 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429 LOCATION:Strasbourg SUMMARY:AGeCSO-KCO 2026 conference DESCRIPTION:[SAVE THE DATE] The AGeCSO-KCO 2026 conference, on the theme ‘Towards forward-looking knowledge management: communities facing the uncertainty of the future’, will take place in Strasbourg from 27 to 29 April 2026. This conference will be hosted by HuManiS and BETA. A call for papers is currently open. The aim of this call for papers is to explore the links between foresight, knowledge management and communities. On the one hand, it seeks to examine the cognitive dimensions of foresight by shedding light on the impacts of foresight approaches on knowledge management. On the other hand, it aims to take a forward-looking look at the discipline of knowledge management and its effects on technological and social change. Finally, it will analyse the role of knowledge communities as privileged spaces for knowledge production, knowledge transformation and organisational foresight. The AGeCSO-KCO Conference is open to both researchers and practitioners. Contributions in English or French are accepted, but presentations will be in French. Find the detailed call for paper here.   Important dates: Abstract submission deadline: 9 January 2026 Notification of acceptance: 9 February 2026 Registration deadline: 16 March 2026 Submission website: https://agecso-kco2026.sciencesconf.org URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.beta-economics.fr/en/evenements/agecso-kco-2026-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14522 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260417T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260417T153000 LOCATION:Salle du Conseil // Online - Zoom link SUMMARY:Cournot seminar – Stefan Niemann (U. Konstanz) DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome to the next session of the BETA Cournot seminar organised with the support of the FSEG on Friday 17/04 at 2:00pm: Stefan Niemann (U. Konstanz) who will present his paper entitled Sovereign risk under diagnostic expectations   If you would like to meet Stefan Niemann, please contact Thierry Betti.  Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84179660499?pwd=4tWmjvt6XoctUa5Rw1RMR8uLwGYDVZ.1 Seminar agenda: https://www.beta-economics.fr/en/2025-2026-cournot-seminars/ URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.beta-economics.fr/en/evenements/14522/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR