Call for Papers

CEPR Public Economics Annual Symposium 2026
Submission deadline: January 31, 2026

University of Naples Federico II
15-16 June 2026

 Keynote Speakers:

Mariacristina De Nardi (University of Minnesota and CEPR)

Camille Landais (LSE and CEPR)

We invite you to submit a paper proposal for the CEPR Public Economics Symposium 2026. The Symposium will take place on 15-16 June 2026, hosted by the  Centre for Studies in Economics and Finance (CSEF) and the Department of Economics and Statistics (DISE) of the University of Naples Federico II.

The goal of the symposium is to provide a forum for high-quality work in public economics and to bring together economists in the field from across Europe as well as key researchers from outside the region. Paper proposals are invited in any area of public economics. Both theoretical and empirical work is welcome.

The event provides an opportunity for researchers from different universities and countries to discuss their work in a relaxed and collegial atmosphere and to develop long-term collaborative relationships. It also provides an opportunity for young researchers to meet and discuss their work with senior economists.

The conference brings together economists for a period of two days. To foster the desired interaction, we ask that participants stay for the entire duration of the symposium.

HOW TO APPLY:

Authors who already have a CEPR HUB profile can upload their submission by:

1. Going to https://hub.cepr.org/ and logging in
2. After you have logged in, go to https://hub.cepr.org/event/4839
3. Click on “Step 1: Apply”
4. Under “Apply to Attend” click “Yes”
5. Tick the boxes that apply to you
6. Tick “Would you like to submit a paper?”, upload your paper and supply the requested information.
7. Click “Submit form” to make the submission.

Authors who do not have a CEPR HUB profile can upload their submission by:

1. Creating a new profile here https://hub.cepr.org/user/register
2. After you have logged in, go to https://hub.cepr.org/event/4839
3. Click on “Step 1: Apply”
4. Under “Apply to Attend” click “Yes”
5. Tick the boxes that apply to you
6. Tick “Would you like to submit a paper?”, upload your paper and supply the requested information.
7. Click “Submit form” to make the submission.

If you have any difficulties registering for this meeting, please contact Jemila Benchikh, Events Officer at jbenchikh@cepr.org.

The deadline for replies is January 31, 2026. We cannot accept submissions received after this date.

Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered for all participants according to the CEPR travel guidelines. However, if you can contribute to your attendance costs from a research grant at your disposal, this would allow us to allocate funds to other participants. Please indicate in your application whether you will be able to cover your own travel costs, or whether you will require funding from CEPR.

Yours sincerely,

The organisers

Tullio Jappelli (University of Naples Federico II and CEPR)

Marco Pagano (University of Naples Federico II and CEPR)

Marco Pagnozzi (University of Naples Federico II)

Johannes Spinnewijn (LSE and CEPR)