International Conference "Contracts, Procurement, and Public-Private Arrangements" - June 14 & 15 - 2010

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.
• Benchmarking

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 Papers must be unpublished at time of submission.

Conference Venue

The conference will take place on 14 and 15  June, 2010 at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.
Amphi Liard, 17 rue de la Sorbonne, 75005 Paris

The Conference will start on Monday 14th at 8.45 am and end on Tuesday 15th at 6.00 pm.

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

Keynote lectures

Giacomo Calzolari, U. of Bologna

Patrick Rey, Toulouse School of Economics

Pablo Spiller, Haas School of Business, Berkeley